by high dams of the type generally proposed by the
Army Corps of Engineers are generally detrimental
to the community and county in which such dams are
located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers largely
depends upon projected recreational benefits to justify
the construction of these dams and the purchase of
large acreages of land adjoining the lake. Flood control
studies undertaken by a government agency should be
subject to a public forum.
Farm Bureau favors alternative methods of
flood control such as levies, dikes, dredging, small
watershed dams, ponds, relocations and local
protection projects.
96. INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON
POTOMAC RIVER BASIN
West Virginia Farm Bureau believes the Interstate
Commission on the Potomac River Basin should
serve in an advisory capacity to the states in the
Potomac Basin. It should not have approval or
coercive authority within any state. The West Virginia
Legislature should examine the existing interstate
agreements and consider necessary clarification of
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residents, property or agencies.
Decisions affecting West Virginia should remain
under the control, management, and responsibility of
elected officials of West Virginia.
97. SCENIC RIVERS AND PARKS
West Virginia Farm Bureau opposes any additions
of West Virginia streams to the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Program of the U.S. Department of Interior or U.S.
Department of Agriculture or any other program that
would impair title, management and local control of
streams and river basins.
Farm Bureau opposes the High Allegheny National
Park and Birthplace of Rivers National Monument,
and any federal land acquisitions.
98. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The Army Corps of Engineers was given authority
to control non-navigable and navigable streams
and rivers in 1977. West Virginia Farm Bureau
recommends this law be changed giving the Army
Corps of Engineers control over only navigable
rivers and streams. All authority over non-navigable
rivers, streams and wetlands is to be delegated to the
appropriate agencies of the state.
99. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends that
provisions be made for safe disposal within West
Virginia of waste generated in state. Disposal of outof-state waste in West Virginia should be prohibited.
We encourage strict enforcement of West Virginia
litter laws.
Recycling should be encouraged with the
development of recycling centers, educational
programs, and development of cost effective collection
sites for the disposal of large items such as household
appliances, tires, used machinery, etc.
We recommend that a deposit of $.10 per unit be
required on all carry out cans and bottles, and that the
sellers of such beverages be required to refund the
deposit when containers a