Water - A Limited Resource in Colorado
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As you can see in the above United States map, Colorado and most other western states are very limited in the amount of precipitation we receive. Therefore, we must understand and respect the water laws that govern that limited resource within out State and work diligently to protect the quality of it for all to utilize and enjoy.
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The above Stream Flow map provides and overview of the historical average for each river that begins in Colorado.
The largest percentage of water is on the western slope while the largest percentage of the people are on the eastern slope (front range). |