July 1, 2008--Valley floor water canals to see repair (Telluride Watch)
Restoration of the Valley Floor irrigation system to working condition will begin as early as this week after town council gave the project its approval at last Tuesday’s meeting. The project is being undertaken primarily to protect valuable water rights won by the town with its recent acquisition of the property through condemnation, said Town Manager Frank Bell. According to Colorado law, water rights may be lost if the water is not used.
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