Water is a valuable resource for Colorado!

Water makes up about 70% of the earth's surface. So why do we need water rights? Although a great portion of the surface is water, only a small portion of this water is used for human consumption. This creates a deficit of the right water for the right purpose at the right time. We supplement these water sources by capturing moisture during the year and storing it for the proper uses.

It used to be that you had the right to use water if your land bordered the water source. There became a need for water rights when it became apparent that not every property would border a water source. Water rights were handed out on a first come, first serve basis, meaning if you staked a claim on water by obtaining a water right you had the right to use the water if it was available for your place in line.more info