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Show (a) When they make beneficial consumptive use of waters in the' basin to do so in keeping with the compact allocations. (b) When undertaking programs or projeots that would , .prevent or interfere, with the full beneficial consumptive use of waters within the basin* first, to consult with various in- . terested agencies, Federal and State. (c) If they determine that*a program or project is to be undertaken, notwithstanding encroaqhrnent on certain establish- ed uses of water for irrigation and domestic purposes, to re- ; cognize those established uses as property. This compactfurther provides that the allocations therein made shall be subject to the laws of, the state, for use in. which the allocations are made, •Section X makes provision against impairment of federal jurisdiction* Although the particular formula adopted by this, compact may not be fully applicable in other river basins and does not necessarily constitute a pre- cedent 3 the approach seems to be sound and offers a solution which may well be followed. Even the formula with appropriate adaptations would effect correlation of federal and state jurisdiction in many cases. The Belle Fourche Compact between South Dakota and Wyoming now before Congress contains similar provisions. It is evident that this problem cannot be disregarded in future compacts. The problems incident to interstate water compact making may well elicit the interest and study of such organizations as the American Planning and Civic Association. There are implicit in these interstate undertakings so- cial, economic and political issues; there are involved principles of con- servation and natural resource development; and there, is presented the means for composition of interstate controversies and the adjustment of conflicts in a dual form of government* Surely, here is a.challenge to the best effort and thought in the endeavor to obtain the highest beneficence of a natural resource of a great Nation. -61*- |