(1) As used in this part, “department” means the department of natural resources.

    (2) The department shall administer an adopt-a-shoreline program to remove litter from shorelines within state parks and state recreation areas. The program shall include public informational activities, but shall be directed primarily toward encouraging and facilitating the involvement of volunteer groups in litter cleanup work and assisting volunteer groups in selecting specific shoreline or shoreline segments for cleanup activities.

    (3) The department may promulgate rules as necessary to implement the adopt-a-shoreline program.

    (4) The department may enter into agreements with volunteer groups to implement the adopt-a-shoreline program. Agreements with volunteer groups shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

    (a) Identification of the designated shoreline or shoreline segment. The volunteer group may request a specific segment of the shoreline it wishes to adopt, subject to the approval of the state park or recreation area manager or supervisor. The department shall assist volunteer groups to select sections of a shoreline and to identify any necessary permits and other authorizations, in cooperation with affected federal, state, and local management agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners.

    (b) Specification of the duties of the volunteer group, which shall include both of the following:

    (i) Removal of litter along the designated shoreline or shoreline segment at least once each year.

    (ii) Compliance with any rules related to the program that are adopted by the department.