Intergovernmental relationships in the administration of water resources

Krauz, Norman G.P.

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Description

Title

Intergovernmental relationships in the administration of water resources

Author(s)

Krauz, Norman G.P.

Contributor(s)

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Kielhorn, Thomas G.
• Meyer, Glendon S.
• Nance, Dean A.
• Newman, Jerry L.
• Tucker, Stanley L.
• Walker, James G.

Issue Date

1968-09

Keyword(s)

• Water resource development
• Water resource development--Illinois
• Water policy
• Jurisdiction
• Control
• Regulation
• Institutions
• Inter-agency cooperation
• Coordination
• Governments
• Planning
• Attitudes

Geographic Coverage

Illinois (state)

Abstract

Data for the report was obtained from 65 Federal and State laws, 73 conferences with government officials and 583 survey questionnaires completed by officials of governmental units. Relationships tested included authority, personnel, communications and finance. Water resource functions studied were soil and water conservation, sewage treatment, flood control, drainage, water supply, recreation and navigation. Survey and legal data was placed on data cards and processed using the SSUPAC System developed by the Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois. Significant elements of dissatisfaction were found with the current structure and performance of the water system. The primary concern is for more State and local action and structural consolidation for more effective administration. More authority would not pass to Federal agencies but reside in larger representative local agencies, with planning and coordination on a regional basis and with the State playing a stronger resource and unifying role. The superimposition of Federal law and funds has been catalytic but also disruptive of relationships within the State. A State Water Code is needed to establish an orderly system of administration, and to channel the Federal effort into a coordinated scheme of assistance and encouragement without losing its vitality or neglecting the standards and criteria imposed. Communications range from an almost non-existent flow to a well-patterned system depending on function and the degree of autonomy that exists. Generally there is an external communications gap and a failure to recognize the interrelationships of water functions. A more formal and patterned system of communication should be established for all water related functional systems. Present revenues in Illinois are not adequate for present or future water needs. All units agree that the State must recognize a new financial responsibility for a greater role in water management.

Publisher

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Water Resources Center

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/90278

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

• U.S. Department of the Interior
• U.S. Geological Survey

Copyright and License Information

Copyright 1968 held by Norman G.P. Krauz

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