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Article Legal Purpose The purpose of this Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization is to replace the Joint Powers Agreement for the Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization executed in 1985. The purpose of the Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization, as provided for in this Agreement, is to provide for the wise, long-term management of water and associated land resources within the watershed through implementation measures that realize multiple objectives, ; respect ecosystem principles, and cultural and historical community values. The Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization seeks to (a) protect, enhance, and restore the quality and quantity of surface and ground water resources within the Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management,Organization jurisdiction;(b) protect, preserve, and use natural surface and ground water storage and retention systems; (c) minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct and control flooding and water quality problems; (d) identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and ground water quality; (e) establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and ground water management; (f)promote ground water recharge; (g) protect and enhance fish v and wildlife habitat and water recreation facilities; (h) secure the.-.other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and ground water; and (i) promote and encourage cooperation among Members and among other organizations in coordinating local comprehensive water management programs. A legal description and map of the boundaries of the Middle Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization are included pursuant to Minnesota Rules 84010.0030, Subpart 1.B in Appendix A and C respectively of this Agreement. 2