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Coloradan Irrigation Report Arguments for State Control
State Engineer Nettleton argues irrigation policy hinges on strong state control, storage projects, and careful regulation of water rights. He details tables and measurements from 1864 onward, critiques past political meddling, and outlines proposed boards, registries, and reservoir schemes to balance supply with growing farm demands.
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Nettleton
Europe
Colorado
Union Colony
Pennsylvania
Italy
India
Utah
California
Grant
U. S. Land Office
Golden
Ayen
State Engineer’s Department
Cache la Poudre
Platte
Board of State Control
Board of Water Commissioners
State of
Bear Creek
Fountain
Loveland
Big Thompson
London Institute of Civil Engineers
Burke
Department of the State
Grand Lake
St. Vrain
Boulder
Chambers Lake
Laramie River
Long’s Peak
Pacific Ocean
United States
Abeve Paty
General Assembly