9780428926304 - Nineteenth Biennial Report of the State Engineer to the Governor of Colorado: For the Years 1917-1918 (Classic Reprint) di Engineer, Colorado State (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the work of the Colorado State Engineer's Office between 1916 and 1918. The Office was tasked with overseeing water distribution and irrigationâ"a crucial responsibility in an era when farming drove Colorado's economy. The book covers topics such as financial outlay, legislation, reservoir inspection, water conservation, and drainage projects. The author argues that as much as half of the water diverted into canals was being wasted, marking the beginning of the state's push for water conservation. The book also considers the status of irrigation districts in the state at the time and outlines the problems associated with them. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for improving the selection process for water commissioners and the challenges presented by the distribution of water in an equitable manner. The author stresses the need for scientific methods and a better understanding of irrigation engineering to achieve this goal. The book's insights remain highly relevant today as water conservation, scientific irrigation engineering, and equitable water distribution continue to be critical issues in arid regions around the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.