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., .. . . 0025ns . - 5 - much valuable research in this field, and is continuing to do so. The information obtained to-date by our ground water research program has already, been put to much practical use. Mr. Thad McLaughlin, the very capable District Geologist for the United States Geological Survey here in Denver, informs me that his office is constantly' requested to furnish information as to the location of productive ground water aquifers. These requests come particularly' from tarmers and municipalities in eastern Colorado, and the available informat:l.on is supplied to them. I cannot help recalling that several years ago a fanner client in western Colorado sought aI\Y advice concerning a proposed well-drilling program. This tarmer was about to employ a "witcher" to locate a suitable well location. I expressed lIJ1 ignorance as to the efficiency of witching, but indicated that I had some reservations as to the success of such a progralll. The witcher was, nevertheless, employed, and the results were fruitless. I hasten tOlldd, however, that I still express no opinion as to the merits of witching. Colorado still has its greatest period ahead in making tull use ot its ground water resources. God grant us the wisdom to distinguish between full use and over use. Ground water, like any other natural resource, has a limit to its avail- ability. From a survey of our sister states, it is apparent that the problem ot ground water legisla~ion has ever been thorI\Y. The natural tide of confli~ hU\'lWl interests makes a:rry mutual agreement impossible. No one today in Colorado has yet. problem which has really never been completely' solved by a:rryone. :--.-....---< proposed ground water legislation which achieved general acceptance. We hav9,made a start, and from trial and er-'or, we shall eventually reach a partial solution_;ot- a' -