How diversion and beneficial use of water affect the value and measure of a water right: is "use it or lose it" an absolute?

Waskom, Reagan, authorRein, Kevin, authorWolfe, Dick, authorSmith, MaryLou, authorColorado Water Institute, publisher2025-07-012025-07-012016-02https://hdl.handle.net/10217/241238born digitalreportsengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Water rights -- ColoradoWater diversionEvapotranspirationHow diversion and beneficial use of water affect the value and measure of a water right: is "use it or lose it" an absolute?Text