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Show Snake River Compact, 1949 The States of Idaho and Wyoming, parties signatory to this com- pact, have resolved to conclude a compact as authorized by the Act of June 3, 1948 (62 Stat. 294), and after negotiations participated in by the following named State commissioners: For Idaho: Mark R. Kulp, Boise N. V. Sharp, Filer Charles H. Welteroth, Jerome Roy Marquess, Paul Ival V. Goslin, Aberdeen R. Willis Walker, Rexfourg Alex O. Coleman, St. Anthony Leonard E. Graham, Rigby Charles E. Anderson, Idaho Falls A. K. Van Orden, Blackf oot For Wyoming: L. C. Bishop, Cheyenne E. B. Hitchcock, Rock Springs J. G. Imeson, Jackson David P. Miller, Rock Springs Carl Robinson, Afton Ciril D. Cranney, Afton Clifford P. Hansen, Jackson Clifford S. Wilson, Driggs, Idaho Lloyd Van Deburg, Jackson and by R. J. Newell, representative of the United States of America, have agreed upon the following articles, to-wit: ARTICLE I A. The major purposes of this compact are to provide for the most efficient use of the waters of the Snake River for multiple purposes; to provide for equitable division of such waters; to remove causes of present and future controversies; to promote interstate comity; to recognize that the most efficient utilization of such waters is required for the development of the drainage area of the Snake River and its tributaries in Wyoming and Idaho; and to promote joint action by the States and the United States in the development and use of such waters and the control of floods. B. Either State using, claiming or in any manner asserting any right to the use of the waters of the Snake River under the authority of either State shall be subject to the terms of this compact. 302 |