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Watershed Program
Draws Industry
Large sums of money are being spent in Virginia each year to induce Industry to come to the state. It appears logical to spend money first on the establishment of the right environment for industry. One of the best and most economical ways to provide the proper conditions in many rural areas and small towns is through our small watershed program — Public Law 566.
Small watershed projects provide water for industry, home consumption, recreation and public services, such as schools, hospitals and fire departments. Progressive industry insists on an ample supply for all these purposes. Where such a water supply doesn’t exist, industry won’t move in no matter how much we spend trying to coax them.
The proof of this theory lies right here at home in our own Mountain Run Watershed. Culpeper had reached the crossroad, its future had become uncertain. The total county population had been declining for many years. Many capable, energetic people moved away seeking employment that was not available at home.
Culpeper faced two problems —too much and too little water. At times Mountain Run flooded. Other times, during the summer it nearly stopped flowing. And Mountain Run was Culpeper’s chief source of water.
The local people were inform
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