Sixth Biennial Report of the State Engineer and of the Carey Land Act Board of the State of Montana: 1913-1914 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Montana State Engineer

9780266875796: Sixth Biennial Report of the State Engineer and of the Carey Land Act Board of the State of Montana: 1913-1914 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266875793 ISBN 13: 9780266875796

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed look at Montana’s water resources work, from stream measurements to public records on water rights.

This report shows how engineers track precipitation, stream flow, and land use to plan and protect water resources.

Montana’s Sixth Biennial Report of the State Engineer presents the department’s recent activities, including routine duties and ambitious efforts to expand usefulness. It covers how water data are gathered, organized, and made available to the public, and explains the collaboration with federal agencies to improve accuracy and reduce costs.

How precipitation and stream data are collected and summarized for multiple years.
The compilation of water-right filings and decrees affecting thousands of streams across the state.
A plan for hydrographic reconnaissance and systematic study of drainage basins.
Recommendations for funding and possible changes to water-right laws to harmonize with neighboring states.

Ideal for readers of historical government reports, water-resource history, or Montana state engineering records.

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