In exercising its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall take into consideration the need for: (1) adequate supplies of surface and groundwaters of suitable quality for all uses, including domestic, municipal, agricultural, and industrial; (2) water of suitable quality for all purposes; (3) water availability for recreational and commercial needs; (4) hydroelectric power; (5) flood damage control or prevention measures including zoning to protect people, property, and productive lands from flood losses; (6) land stabilization measures; (7) drainage measures, including salinity control; (8) watershed protection and management measures; (9) outdoor recreational and fish and wildlife opportunities; (10) studies on saltwater intrusion into groundwater and surface water; (11) measures to protect the state's fisheries and other aquatic resources; (12) any other means by which development of water and related land resources can contribute to economic growth and development, the long-term preservation of water resources, and the general well-being of all the people of the State. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-25; 1967 (55) 60; 1969 (56) 72; 1993 Act No. h and development, the long-term preservation of water resources, and the general well-being of all the people of the State. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-25; 1967 (55) 60; 1969 (56) 72; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1244; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 1, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008); 2019 Act No. 73 (H.4011), Section 2, eff May 16, 2019; 2023 Act No. 60 (S.399), Section 5, eff July 1, 2024.
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