The board shall inform and advise the governor on all matters relating to the use and appropriation of water in the state, including, but not limited to,
- (1) the effect and adequacy of state laws and regulations governing the establishment of water rights;
- (2) the multi-purpose uses of water;
- (3) the prevention of pollution and the protection of fish and game;
- (4) studies of the state's water supplies and plans for future requirements;
- (5) development of water resources;
- (6) participation of local governmental units in the management of water resources;
- (7) land that is or may be needed for dams, reservoirs, flood dams, flood ways, canals, or ditches for the impoundment, storage, flow, and control of water.