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Better Water Management and Conservation Possible, but Constraints Need To Be Overcome

CED-79-1 Published: Oct 31, 1978. Publicly Released: Oct 31, 1978.
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Previous GAO reports identified improvements needed in the Bureau of Reclamation's implementation of agricultural water management and conservation practices, but it was recognized that institutional and legal constraints would affect the Bureau's ability to implement recommended changes. In 1977, the Bureau began a study to accelerate the identification of its projects and those of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in which opportunities existed to make better use of water supplies.

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ConservationConservation practicesContractsProgram managementWater conservationWater resources developmentWater rightsWater supply managementIrrigationWater management