It is declared that the drainage and the prevention of flooding of lands and the management of water for resource conservation shall be considered a public benefit and conducive to the public health, safety and welfare.

48 Del. Laws, c. 151, § ?1; 7 Del. C. 1953, § ?4101; 50 Del. Laws, c. 276, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 246, §§ ?2, 3;