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, Texas Tex. [Water] Code Ann. S 11.023 CRS-3 Purposes for which water may be appropri- ated include "recreation and pleasure", "public parks". and "game preserves. B. Maintenance of Minimum Stream Flows by the Government Colorado Colo. Rev. Stat. S 37-92-103(4) Montana Mont. Rev. Codes Ann. S 85-2-316 Nebraska Neb. Rev. Stat. S 46-2,107 et ~. Oregon Or. Rev. Stat. S 536.310 Beneficial uses include "...appropriation by the state of Colorado....of such minimum flows....as are required to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable deg ree . . . . The Montana Water Board "shall limit reser- vation after May 9. 1979 for maintenance of minimum flow, le~el or quality of water that it awards at any point on a stream or river to a maximum of 50% of the average annual flow of record on gauged streams." "The Legislature finds that the maintenance conservation, management, storage and timely release of the waters of the natural streams within the State of Nebraska are in the pub- lic interest and are practices essential to the well-being of present and future genera- tions. In furtherance of these practices, the public interest demands the recognition of instream uses for fish. recreation, and wildlife. The legislature also finds that proposals for future water development should fully consider multiple uses. including in- stream flows whether from natural flow or from reservoir releases, and recognizes the positive impact of impoundments which can provide significant instream flow benefits." ...An instream appropriation may be obtained only by the Nebraska Natural Resources Com- mission and only for that amount of water necessary for recreation or fish and wild- life. N "...the board shall take into considera- -tion....the following....declarations of policy: (7) The maintenance of minimum perennial stream flows sufficient to support aquatic life and to minimize pollution shall be fostered and encouraged....