The division of parks and watercraft shall act as the refuge and small boat harbor agency of the state for the purpose of participating with, and co-operating with the department of the army, corps of engineers, pursuant to the enabling provisions in the act known as the “Fletcher Act of 1932” and its amendments and successors, including Public Law 14 of the 79th congress authorized March 2, 1945, pursuant to House Document No. 446 of the 78th congress.

The division shall participate and co-operate with the corps of engineers in acquiring, constructing, and maintaining refuge and light draft vessel harbor projects, channels, and facilities for vessels in the navigable waters lying within the boundaries of the state.