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Show such lands should conform to standards set by the basin commission in consultation with local, State, and national recreation agencies. 4. Major water impoundments so located that they have high recreation values should be con- structed and operated to insure full realization of their recreation values compatible with other beneficial water uses. 5. All water projects should be appraised, re- alistically and thoroughly, to determine their probable influence on recreation resources. If injury is anticipated, corrective measures should be considered, with due regard for damage done, the availability of similar areas in the vicinity, and the costs involved. 6. Irreplaceable recreation resources in na- tional parks, national monuments, wilderness areas, and wildlife refuges should not be ad- versely affected by water resources programs, un- less the benefits to the Nation outweigh the loss of recreation values. 7. Where proposed water resources develop- ment are responsibly challenged by dissenting recreation interests, public hearings should be held with a full opportunity for the contending views to be expressed. A written record of the findings, including a statement of the contesting claims, should become a permanent record so that in every such case performance can later be checked against the proposals. 8. Measures should be taken to expand public recreation opportunities along seashores and the Great Lakes in connection with shore-protection programs. 257 |