§ 37-46-101 — Legislative declaration

In the opinion of the general assembly of
the state of Colorado, the conservation of the water of the Colorado river in
Colorado for storage, irrigation, mining, and manufacturing purposes and the
construction of reservoirs, ditches, and works for the purpose of irrigation and
reclamation of additional lands not yet irrigated, as well as to furnish a
supplemental supply of water for lands now under irrigation, are of vital importance
to the growth and development of the entire district and the welfare of all its
inhabitants and that, to promote the health and general welfare of the state of
Colorado, an appropriate agency for the conservation, use, and development of the
water resources of the Colorado river and its principal tributaries should be
established and given such powers as may be necessary to safeguard for Colorado,
all waters to which the state of Colorado is equitably entitled under the Colorado
river compact.

Legislative History

Source: L. 37: p. 997, � 1. CSA: C. 138, � 199(1). CRS 53: � 149-8-1. C.R.S. 1963: � 150-7-1.