[§342D-59]  Research, educational, and training programs.  The director may:

     (1)  Conduct and supervise research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, and hazards of water pollution, the quality of the receiving water and the means to monitor the quality of water, or to effect the proper disposal of sewage, drainage, and waste;

     (2)  With the approval of the governor, cooperate with, and receive money from the federal government, or any political subdivision of the State or from private sources for the study and control of water pollution; and

     (3)  Conduct and supervise state educational and training programs on water pollution prevention, control, and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information relating to water pollution. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §2]