Use value
Instream services
Recreational uses, such as swimming, boating, and fishing.
Commercial/municipal uses, such as fishing, navigation, and water storage facilities.
Consumptive services
Drinking water from municipal water systems and private wells.
Irrigation and other agricultural uses.
Aesthetic value
Near-water recreation, such as picnicking and sightseeing.
Property value enhancement.
Ecosystem value Preservation of wildlife habitat and promotion of ecosystem diversity.