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<br />Erosion control by land treatment measures and structural methods is needed in most <br />areas of the basin. 6 Drainage of depressional ponds (pot-holes) in the upper and central <br />regions would bring about better land use and water from these areas could be more <br />effectively used, possibly for ground water recharge, instead of being lost to evaporation. This <br />drainage problem is typical of regions which have broad undulating areas with surface soils of <br />low to moderate permeability. <br /> <br />Surface water quality control is essential to the public health and welfare. Pollution <br />control needs should be evaluated in line with Nebraska water quality control standards. <br /> <br /> <br />PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT <br /> <br />Potential project-type irrigation develop- <br />ment has been investigated in four areas within <br />the basin. Available water supply for these <br />projects would irrigate about 43,000 acres. The <br />area showing the most promise for develop- <br />ment is the Sunbeam Unit near Goehner and <br />Dorchester encompassing about 30,000 acres. <br />This development would not correct the water <br />table decline experienced in the upper and <br />central parts of the basin. <br /> <br />Nineteen flood control reservoir <br />sites have been investigated but none have been <br />proposed for construction. Five reservoirs have <br />been selected as warranting further study for <br />flood control purposes. All reservoirs studied <br />would incorporate storage for multiple pur- <br />poses. A local protection project has been <br />authorized for Beatrice. 9 <br /> <br />Total watershed measures to ,control <br />flow from small drainage areas and achieve a <br />~ degree of drainage of the depressional regions <br />have been investigated. Several appear feasible <br />for further study and development. <br /> <br />Recreation facilities, including public hunting and fishing areas, are needed for nearly all <br />regions of the basin. Provisions for water oriented recreation and fish and wildlife should be <br />considered for incorporation into land and water resource development projects. The State of <br />Nebraska and participating local groups should explore the possibility of acquiring storage in <br />any significant structures for recreational purposes. Most water storage projects require <br />non-federal participation for part of the recreation and fish and wildlife allocations. <br /> <br />(6) - Refers to Bibliography source number <br /> <br />5 <br />