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Show ' Cincinnati Existing and Potential HYDROELECTRIC POWER Southeast Region Possible Integration for Regional Supply Data from Federal Power Commission Areas of circles are proportional to potential capacities, existing and undeveloped FIGURE 5 program will reduce flood and sediment damages, stabilize and improve stream flow, improve the quality of water, produce recreational benefits, and enhance fish and wildlife resources. Denuded areas, which now contribute to flood and sediment damages, will be devoted to economic production of pastures or forests in line with their capabilities. The mechanization of farms and the production shifts required will promote soil-con- serving methods of farming and will tend to decrease the number and increase the size of farms in line with family-unit requirements. The application of measures needed to carry out a sound agricultural program (crop, pasture, and woodland) may reduce the quantity of stream flow. Additional uses of water which may affect the plans for power, flood control, or other main stream de- velopments include (1) additional storage for live- stock and other domestic uses; (2) reduction of sur- plus runoff by terraces and other water-spreading devices; (3) utilization of additional moisture for the production of pastures and forests; and (4) ex- pansion of supplemental irrigation systems. The land treatment and woodland management proposed for the basin is essential to obtain proper utilization of the soil resources, is in line with the agricultural production needs of the region, and is in harmony with the Nation's long-range agricul- tural goals. The success of this program depends to an important degree upon industrial develop- ments which will relieve the population pressure on the agricultural lands. 569 |