Abstract |
In addition to the direct use of water for agricultural production there are a number of other programs for the conservation and development of our agricultural land and water resources which may have significant effects on our national water resources. These include the runoff and waterflow retardation and soil erosion prevention programs, the small watershed improvement program, and other programs for the improvement of land and water use for agricultural purposes for which the Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency having primary responsibility. The report prepared by the Department considers the effect of programs for land use and treatment, water control structures, and future irrigation increases. |