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<br />. Planning and zoning-Guiding higher density development to areas that <br />can best be provided with water service may direct the development to <br />flood-free areas. <br /> <br />.. ~ space preservation-Wedands lInd 6pei1 floodplains can help <br />recharge groundwater supplies. <br /> <br />. Watershed management-Water supply agencies are concerned about the <br />quality of runoff that enters their rivers and reservoirs. They often have <br />special legislation or zoning restrictions on development in the watersheds <br />that drain to their reservoirs. Such regulations can be coordinated with <br />regulations that manage the quantity of runoff. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. Community programs-Some communities have extensive public <br />infonnation programs to promote water conservation. These same <br />programs can also address the flood hazards and the natural and beneficial <br />functions of floodplains. <br /> <br />. Flood warning-Water supply agencies may have their own gaging <br />systems that can provide early notice of flooding. <br /> <br />. Reservoirs and diversions-Reservoirs often serve several purposes: flood <br />control, recreation, and water supply. <br /> <br />Related interests <br /> <br />The following interests often have concerns that can be linked to protecting water <br />supplies. They are discussed elsewhere in this chapter. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. Recreation <br />. Water quality <br />. Economic development <br />. Agriculture <br />. Education <br />. Transportation and infrastructure. <br /> <br />Advice and assistance <br /> <br />The following agencies and organizations can provide advice and/or assistance on <br />protecting water supply. They could also support flood loss reduction measures. <br /> <br />. State natural resource agencies <br />. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers <br />. U.S. and state environmental protection agencies <br />. Natural Resources Conservation Service <br />. Soil and Water Conservation District <br />. Community water departments and private water companies <br />. Farmers dependent on irrigation <br />. Industries and economic developers. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />30 <br />