A land made from water: appropriation and the evolution of Colorado's landscape, ditches, and water institutions
Date
2015
Authors
Crifasi, Robert R., author
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Abstract
Crifasi chronicles how the appropriation and development of water and riparian resources in Colorado has changed the face of the Front Range--an area that was once a desert and is now an irrigated oasis, suitable for the habitation and support of millions of people.--Provided by publisher.
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Rights Access
Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.
Subject
Water resources development -- Colorado -- History
Hydraulic engineering -- Colorado -- History
Water-supply -- Colorado -- History