WSP10396

• File Number: 8056
• Description: Drought Preparedness
• State: CO
• Basin: Statewide
• Date: 1/1/1964
• Author: USGS
• Title: General Effects of Drought on Water Resources on the Southwest
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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