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GOALS, PHILOSOPHY AND POLICIES <br /> <br /> DRAFT DECEMBER 23, 1986 <br /> <br /> The philosophy, goals, and policies of the Lower Rum River WMO were <br />developed after an examination of existing conditions and trends identified <br />in the inventory and analysis process. These goals and policies serve to <br />direct the development of projects that impact water resources in the <br />Watershed. <br /> <br /> As with all planning tools, the material presented here is meant to be <br />dynamic and to evolve with changing conditions in the watershed. However, <br />amendments and improvements will be made only to reflect new trends and <br />general conditions and not on a case-by-case basis. <br /> <br />Philosophy <br /> <br /> The administrative philosophy of the WMO is based on the <br />responsibilities imposed by the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act. <br />The WMO will deal with all forms of water resources within its boundaries <br />and will manage those resources with attention to the watershed as a <br />whole. <br /> <br /> The WMO also believes that changing relationships among agencies, <br />municipalities, and individuals affect water resources management on a <br />watershed basis, and that the WMO is needed tO deal with conflicts which <br />can frequently occur. The organization will expend financial resources as <br />needed to improve or correct particular water-related problems. The WMO <br />may use its authority pursuant to the JPA to alleviate water management <br />problems that transcend municipal boundaries and to resolve problems that <br />cannot be resolved by the municipalities involved. <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />