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5l 000805 appropriations on a biennial basis, Specific projects generally require specific authorization by the legislature. 4, Cooperation, Coordination and Cost Sharing " a. With federal programs Consistent with the national trend, efforts to coordinate local, state and federal programs are being steadily expanded. By statute and by designation of the Governor, the Iowa Natural Resources Council reviews proposals of the Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation relating to flood control and water resources, coordinates and maintains liaison in such matters between State agencies, local governments and these federal agencies. The Natural Resources Council is also the coordinating agency of the State in connection with "Flood Plain Information Studies" conducted by the Corps of Engineers under the pro- visions of Section 206, PL 86-645 (Flood Control Act of 1960), The Resources Council is also authorized to enter into negotiations and agreements with the Federal government with regard to incremental storage in Federal reservoir projects, State funds to effectuate such agreements must be specifically appropriated by the legislature, As the State agency responsible for comprehensive planning of water resources, the Resources Council receives matching funds from the Federal Water Resources Council under the provisions of the Federal Water Resources Planning Act, The State Conservation Commission participates financially with the U. S, Soil Conservation Service in diverting Commission funds to augment conservation features of small watershed impoundments, The Commission also is authorized to receive grants under programs administered by the U, S, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, The State Soil Conservation Committee participates with the U, S, Soil Conservation Service (to the extent of about