What was the governments goal in providing over 1 billion to oklahoma river

The United States government's goal was to ensure navigation with the investment of one billion dollars in the Oklahoma rivers.

This project was of great importance, ans the government of the United States wanted to make sure that the rivers in Oklahoma can be navigated, thus used for multiple purposes that are of great economic importance. This project included the construction of three strategically well placed modern locks and dams between Shreverport and Denilson.