Posted on 09/27/2004 1:52:18 AM PDT by Free2Be49
Any appreciable study of the history of the American West would tell you that this has always been the case. UNlike the Eastern, US where water rights were reparian, the West has had to deal with water scarcity and has established watersheds much like a public utility. That is why such a large percentage of western lands remain in federal possession.
BTTT!!!!!!!!!
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