growth in use will take place most spectacularly in areas 

 of fastest and greatest population growth. Areas outside 

 the State are looking at Montana's abundant water supplies 

 as sources to meet future needs. It behooves Montana to 

 put its water needed for future growth to "beneficial use" 

 soon, or the lack of water for use locally within the State 

 may become the factor limiting further growth. 



Some uses of water to help Montana expand and develop 

 are: 



1. hydroelectric power 



2 . Irrigation 



3. Recreation 



h. Industrial processing 



5- Urban, residential and domestic use 



6. Sale to other States 



Proper use of water developments and land treatment 

 measures can greatly improve Montana's water resource. 

 Water for irrigation, livestock, wildlife, home and 

 recreation on individual farms and ranches, greatly enhances 

 land values. 



It should be noted that forest management practices may 

 be varied to fit the peculiar needs of a given watershed. 

 Shortages of water may indicate a need for one form of forest 



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