ISBN: 9780365925866 - third biennial report of the state engineer of the state of colorado, for the years 1885-86 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the inner workings of Colorado's irrigation system through a collection of State Engineer reports. The book begins by establishing the importance of the irrigation system in the foundation of Colorado's agricultural landscape. The author presents data collected by the State Engineers, including gauging and rating of measuring flumes, to demonstrate how Colorado's system of preserving water rights facilitated the agricultural development of the region. The book concludes with a series of reports from Water Commissioners that provide a detailed look at the challenges and successes of managing water distribution, underscoring the importance of cooperation and a well-organized system of water rights in sustaining the agricultural economy of Colorado. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…