Rep. Kathleen Curry: Balanced Water Use Helps All
The value of all agricultural products sold in 2002 equaled $4.5 billion and agribusiness employs more than 105,000 Coloradans. Agriculture remains an important part of the state’s economy and cultural heritage.Water left in the stream for conservation and recreational purposes also has economic value and increases the quality of life for many of us.
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After many months of work and discussion the Legislature passed SB37. The bill strikes a fair deal between the growing needs of recreational uses and the state’s more traditional needs.
Go with the flow and read Rep. Kathleen Curry’s entire water treatise here.