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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.

Description

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Rights Access

Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, 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 communities only.

Subject

Water resources development -- Colorado -- History
Hydraulic engineering -- Colorado -- History
Water-supply -- Colorado -- History

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