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The purpose of the White River Basin Comprehensive Study, authorized in 1962 and included in the 1963 Civil Works budget, was to determine the foreseeable short- and long-term water and related land resource needs in the basin; formulate a plan of development to provide for the best use, or combination of uses, of the resources of the basin to meet these needs; determine what projects or programs within the plan should be initiated within the next 10 to 15 years; and determine the extent of Federal and non-Federal participation in these projects or programs. (Author).
This Appendix presents the examination and analysis of the physical possibilities for improvement or development of the water and related land resources in the White River Basin to meet forecased needs and objectives. The needs are defined as the short- and long-term demand for water supply for municipal, industrial, rural, domestic, and agricultural use; water quality control; flood control and prevention; watershed protection which includes land treatment and land management; drainage; navigation, hydroelectric power; forest and mineral production; outdoor recreation including preservation of historical and scientific values; and conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife. The advantages and disadvantages of the various physical alternatives were evaluated and when data were available a comparison of excess benefits over costs was made for the alternatives. However, in many cases the inclusion of a project or program in the comprehensive plan was determined by other factors. Because of the possible changes in the long-range projected needs and the appropriate project or program to meet them, alternative solutions are included in some instances. These alternatives are discussed in this Appendix. (Author).