WSP08406

• File Number: 8278.400
• Description: Mexican Treaty
• Date: 3/1/1944
• Title: Memorandum on Treaty with Mexico Relating to the Utilization of the Waters of Certain Rivers with Special Reference to the Portion of the Treaty Relating to the Colorado River
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General

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INTRODUCTION
S~~Y AND CONCLUSIONS
GENERAL

EXPLANATION OF TREATY PROVISIONS RELATING TO
COLORADO RIVER
EFFECT OF THE TREATY PROVISIONS ON USES OF
COLORADO RIVER WATER IN THE UNITED STATES

Effect on uses of water for consumptive
use in the United States 22

Operatio~ of Davis Reservoir and Effect
of Treaty Provisions on Power Contractors 32

THE CALIFORNIA SITUATION 36
General 36
The Imperial Valley Irriga.tion District 36
California Junior Priorities 43

Ca.lifornia's Major Objections and Answers
Thereto 48

California's Position in Relation to the Use
of Water by other COlorado River Basin
States 56