Scott informs:
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Well, down here, water belongs to whomever first diverts it and puts it
to
beneficial use.
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That may be the way it is in CO, but that doesn't make it "right".
IMHO, water, like air, belongs to the people (the state) and anyone who
wants to use it (or abuse it) ought to pay a fee (or a fine). And,
IMHO, anyone who "first diverts it" without permission ought to be
thrown in jail. Further, what is or isn't beneficial ought to be
determined by those who own the water -- the people!
That may not be the way it is in CO but, more's the pity!
frtzw906
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