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The ability of Colorado's farmers to divert water from a stream to farm miles away has become an important par, of
<br />Colorado's economy. As the state grows, more and more demands are put on water use. In water-abundant years, this is not
<br />a problem. In times of drought, however, when river flow is low, problems arise and landowners must "Weather Tough
<br />Times" in order not to repeat history...
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