Colorado Water History

Water Supply Systems of the Anasazi at Mesa Verde: The Anasazi managed several types of water supply systems for irrigation and domestic purposes.
The San Luis People's Ditch: The San Luis People's Ditch has been in operation for over 140 years.
Origin of Colorado Water Rights Laws: Surface water laws began developing during the Gold Rush of 1849, but laws regarding ground water appropriation were not implemented until 100 years later.
History of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project: History of the development, construction, and continued use of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.

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John Wesley Powell: A brief overview of the life of the famous Colorado River/Grand Canyon explorer and the first head of the U.S. Geological Survey.