§ 37-47-101 — Legislative declaration - rivers named

In the opinion of the
general assembly of the state of Colorado, the conservation of the water of the San
Juan and Dolores rivers and their tributaries 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, is
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 San Juan and Dolores rivers and their
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.

Legislative History

Source: L. 41: p. 866, � 1. CSA: C. 173B, � 56. CRS 53: � 149-9-1. C.R.S. 1963: � 150-8-1.