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Waters of the Rio Grande and Its Tributaries, originally published in 1911, provides a comprehensive overview of the water resources associated with the Rio Grande river system. Authored under the direction of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Walter Lowrie Fisher, this historical document details various aspects of the river, including its hydrological characteristics, tributary systems, and water management practices prevalent at the time. The book offers valuable insights into early 20th-century approaches to natural resource management and the challenges associated with equitable water distribution in the arid Southwest. Readers interested in the history of water usage, the ecological significance of the Rio Grande, and the evolution of water rights policies will find this work to be a significant resource. Its detailed descriptions and historical context make it essential reading for environmental historians, hydrologists, and anyone concerned with the sustainable use of water resources. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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