161F.1 Presumption of benefit. The conservation of the soil resources of the state of Iowa, the proper control of water resources of the state and the prevention of damage to property and lands through the control of floods, the drainage of surface waters or the protection of lands from overflow shall be presumed to be a public benefit and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare and essential to the economic well-being of the state. [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §467C.1] C95, §161F.1
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