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Show 135 and surveys must include "a comprehensive study" of the watershed, and each report thereon must include data relating to the extent and character of the area to be affected by the project, the probable effect upon any navigable water, the pos- sible economical development and utilization of power, and other properly related uses.42 In the preparation of flood-con- trol reservoir projects, as in the case of like navigation improve- ments, reports must include specified information concerning possible damage to wildlife resources,43 and also relevant is the possible use of dams as supports for highway bridges.4* Cooperation With Other Agencies.-In connection with navigation improvements, we pointed out that the Army Engi- neers are required by statute in certain cases to cooperate with states and with the Secretary of the Interior,45 and also with the Fish and Wildlife Service.46 The statutory situation is the same in each case as to flood-control projects. So also as to participation in the voluntary operations of the Federal Inter- Agency River Basin Committee.47 River and Harbor Board.-The duties and functions of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors respecting navi- gation improvements apply also as to flood-control projects.48 In addition, Congress in 1917 expressly directed that the Board give its opinion in the case of flood-control projects as to what federal interest, if any, is involved; what share of the expense, if any, should be borne by the United States; and the advis- ability of adopting the project.49 42 Act of March 1,1917, § 3, 39 Stat. 948, 950, 33 U. S. 0. 701. This statute also makes provision for assistance to the Army Engineers by representatives of other departments in order to avoid duplication and to coordinate the various government services. 48 See supra, p. 97. 44 See supra, pp. 94-05. 48 See mpra, pp. 96-97. The details of the congressional policy were first specified in the Act of December 22,1944, § 1, 58 Stat. 887, and also were made applicable in subsequent flood control acts. 44 See supra, p. 97. 4T See supra, p. 97. 48 See supra, pp. 99-100. "Act of March 1, 1917, § 3, 39 Stat. 948, 950, 33 U. S. C. 701. |