The Carey Act and conservation in Colorado
Date
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Abstract
Details the history of attempted development and reclamation under the 1894 Carey Act in Colorado. Focuses on the Two Buttes and Muddy Creek settlements in Southeastern Colorado. Details unintended wildlife and land conservation consequences of Carey Act development.--Provided by publisher.
Description
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
Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924 -- Political and social views
Irrigation projects -- Colorado -- History
Reclamation of land -- Colorado -- History
Agricultural development projects -- Colorado -- History
Environmental protection -- Colorado -- History
Wildlife conservation -- Colorado -- History
Irrigation laws -- Colorado -- History
Arid regions -- Colorado -- History
Public lands -- Colorado