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Present and Proposed Uses of Colorado River Water in Arizona
This article briefly outlines the economic and other values that have been realized from putting all of Arizona's share of the flow of the Colorado River to beneficial use. The article discusses the law of diminishing returns as applied to Arizona's economy, along with additional uses of Colorado River water in Arizona which can be achieved through capital investment. The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is presented, along with a discussion that fully justifies the capital investment necessary to increase Arizona's dependable water supply.
Present and Proposed Uses of Colorado River Water in Arizona
This article briefly outlines the economic and other values that have been realized from putting all of Arizona's share of the flow of the Colorado River to beneficial use. The article discusses the law of diminishing returns as applied to Arizona's economy, along with additional uses of Colorado River water in Arizona which can be achieved through capital investment. The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is presented, along with a discussion that fully justifies the capital investment necessary to increase Arizona's dependable water supply.
Present and Proposed Uses of Colorado River Water in Arizona
Johnson, Rich (author)
Journal ‐ American Water Works Association ; 54 ; 1457-1463
1962-12-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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