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34 in great detail policies that should be followed in carrying out the broad, general goals. The 1975 National Water Conference was concerned with the adequacy of the national water policy, and the examination of the role of each level of government revealed the need for policy direction to be more clearly defined in order to continue to undertake water projects, Other actions such as Federal legislation and administrative directives have resulted in . policy statements in furtherance of the national goals. Although many ofthese policy statements have not been adopted officialiy, many serve as guides in the formulation of policies for States and river basin commissions. Regional Water Resources Management Goals and Objectives Many of the broad goals for water resource manage- ment in the Missouri Basin were established in the 1940's and are still being achieved under the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Pro- gram. Major accomplishments 01 this program include: (1) open- channel navigation on the Missouri River from the mouth to Sioux City, Iowa; (2) flood control on the Missouri River main stem and tributaries through a system of reservoirs, levees and local pro- tection projects; (3) hydroelectric power generation, both on the main stem and on the tributaries; (4) irrigation projects throughout the Basin; (5) installation of land and water conservation mea- sures; and (6) improvement and enhancement of recreation and fish and wildlife opportunities. Multiple uses of the water resource is a management goal that has been pursued in the Basin and must be continued as water needs increase in the future. In the constantly changing world, goals must change to accommodate our society's preferences, Goais are not easy to identify and most often are not fully revealed. To better guide planning toward more efficient use and management of the Ba" sin's resources, the Missouri River Basin Commission adopted in 1974 the following policy statement which outlines its general planning goals and objectives: Commission plans and programs will be directed at in- fluencing achievement of the fOllowing objectives, through water resources management, planning, de- velopment, and preservation: · Enhancing the overall quality of life of Basin residents; . Encouraging the orderly population growth of Basin cities and communities with emphasis on communities in the 5,000 to 200,000 population size range; . Expanding the agricultural production capability of Basin farms; · Preserving rare and representative ecological areas and protecting unusually scenic water resources areas; . Providihg ample water resources recreation oppor- tunities; OtoufIhl-ClJUIOd wind oroaIOIIln _. Co.nIy, _.