Section 34Sec./Art. 34

Measures in Flood Control Program. In addition to the pertinent provisions of existing laws, the following shall be included in a soil erosion, sediment and flood control program;

(a) the control of soil erosion on the banks of rivers, the shores of lakes, and the seashores;

(b) the control of flow and flooding in and from rivers and lakes;

(c) the conservation of water which, for purposes of this Section shall mean forms of water, but shall not include captive water;

(d) the needs of fisheries and wildlife and all other recreational uses of natural water;

(e) measures to control the damming, diversion, taking, and use of natural water, so far as any such act may affect the quality and availability of natural water for other purposes; and

(f) measures to stimulate research in matters relating to natural water and soil conservation and the application of knowledge thereby acquired.