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<br />("" .)', Q <br />j;J i. \.1 .. C) <br /> <br />PLANNING OBJECTIVES <br /> <br />The States in the Lower Missouri Subbasin, Iowa, Kansas and <br />Missouri, recognize the need for continued refinement of State <br />water planning, In addition, the need for level B planning for <br />the entire subbasin is recognized and specifically recommended <br />later in this section. <br /> <br />To address flooding problems in ths subbasin, Iowa stresses <br />prevention of damage to lands throu9h small projects or <br />nonstructural means whereas long range goals in Kansas are <br />directed JIIOre toward reduction of flooding through structural <br />means. Both Kansas and Missouri call for nonstructural <br />alternatives in flood control, although both will consider <br />structural or nonstructural combination measures for flood damage <br />abatement on a case by case basis. <br /> <br />In Iowa, streams designated by the Iowa Conservation <br />Commmission as having exceptional recreation and fish and <br />wildlife uses are of primary concern. The State recommends <br />raiSing protected low flows and provides for strict regulation of <br />water withdrawals and channel changes. <br /> <br />Policies toward municipal, industrial, and rural domestic <br />water supplies in the three States are surprisingly different. <br />The State of Iowa actively encourages water conservation <br />measures. The State of Missouri haS implemented training and <br />technical assistance programs, monitors water quality, and <br />reviews construction plans. The State of Kansas policy calls for <br />provision of-suitable, sufficient, reliable water supplies for <br />present and future uses within the State, including the <br />development of adequate water supplies for small communities and <br />rural userS. <br /> <br />Iowa power and energy developuent Iowa policies call for <br />location of plants on the major streams bordering the State <br />rather than permitting ground water use for this purpose. Kansas <br />water and energy policies have accorded hydroelectric power <br />developuent in eastern Kansas a low priority because further <br />developuent is limited by the terrain and because of higher <br />priorities for water use for more beneficial purposes. <br /> <br />Iowa'S objectives in water-related transportation reflect <br />the State's recognized dependence on the Federal Government to <br />finance and maintain the navigation on the Missouri River. <br />Missouri's policy favors greater use of navigable waterways <br />including port developuent. <br /> <br />-233- <br /> <br />, <br /> <br />