45-1450. Consideration of water uses in
studying flood control projects
In studying flood control projects, the director shall give full consideration to
all beneficial uses of the state's water and other natural resources, including, but not
limited to, irrigation, generation of electric energy, municipal and industrial
consumption of water and power, recharge of groundwater basins, preservation and
development of fish and wildlife resources and recreational facilities in order that
recommendations may be made as to the feasibility of such projects and the method of
financing feasible projects. Nothing in this chapter shall affect existing water rights.
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