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Irrigation in Montana

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  • Fortier, Samuel
  • Stover, A. P.
  • Baker, J. S.

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Excerpt from p.386 of volume XVIII, Experiment Station Record: The method employed was to study these various features in typical sections, rather than to attempt to cover the whole State. In their study of conditions in Montana the authors paid special attention to the means of bringing about the more economical use of the water supply, which would make possible the largest development of the State's agriculture. The most conspicuous sources of waste were poorly constructed ditches, poorly prepared fields, careless use of water, and lack of public supervision of the acquirement of rights and of the distribution of water. Owing to the large supply of water, as compared with the present demand, there has been an indifference to these things, especially the need of legislation creating such public control as will insure the peaceable enjoyment of the rights to water, which is necessary to the highest development. In his conclusions Professor Fortier makes certain recommendations regarding such legislation.

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  • Fortier, Samuel & Stover, A. P. & Baker, J. S., 1906. "Irrigation in Montana," USDA Miscellaneous 401221, United States Department of Agriculture.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:usdami:401221
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.401221
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