42 U.S.C. § 10301 : US Code - Section 10301: Congressional findings and declarations

Search 42 U.S.C. § 10301 : US Code - Section 10301: Congressional findings and declarations

The Congress finds and declares that -
(1) the existence of an adequate supply of water of good
quality for the production of materials and energy for the
Nation's needs and for the efficient use of the Nation's energy
and water resources is essential to national economic stability
and growth, and to the well-being of the people;
(2) the management of water resources is closely related to
maintaining environmental quality, productivity of natural
resources and agricultural systems, and social well-being;
(3) there is an increasing threat of impairment to the quantity
and quality of surface and groundwater resources;
(4) the Nation's capabilities for technological assessment and
planning and for policy formulation for water resources must be
strengthened at the Federal, State, and local governmental
levels;
(5) there should be a continuing national investment in water
and related research and technology commensurate with growing
national needs;
(6) it is necessary to provide for the research and development
of technology for the conversion of saline and other impaired
waters to a quality suitable for municipal, industrial,
agricultural, recreational, and other beneficial uses;
(7) the Nation must provide programs to strengthen research and
associated graduate education because the pool of scientists,
engineers, and technicians trained in fields related to water
resources constitutes an invaluable natural resource which should
be increased, fully utilized, and regularly replenished; and (!1)
(8) long-term planning and policy development are essential to
ensure the availability of an abundant supply of high quality
water for domestic and other uses; and
(9) the States must have the research and problem-solving
capacity necessary to effectively manage their water resources.