42-1775 — DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE


                                  TITLE  42
                       IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER
                            RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
                                  CHAPTER 17
                       DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES --
                             WATER RESOURCE BOARD
    42-1775.  DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE. The welfare and well-being of
the people of the state of Idaho is dependent upon the conservation,
development and optimum use of the state's water resources.  Water development
involves extensive planning, special studies, public support and efficient
implementation.  The people of Idaho declared their intention to develop the
state's water resources in the Idaho constitution, article 15, section 7,
providing for a state water plan. Funding by the state of Idaho will insure
timely implementation of water projects in the public interest.