The Colorado River Compact (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025565446)

"The Colorado River Compact" provides a comprehensive legal and political analysis of one of the most critical agreements in the history of the American West. Focusing on the landmark 1922 compact, Reuel Leslie Olson examines the intricate negotiations and the complex framework established to distribute the water of the Colorado River among seven basin states.

The work delves into the constitutional issues, administrative challenges, and the specific legal mechanisms required to balance state interests with federal oversight. Through a detailed investigation of the compact's provisions, Olson highlights the economic necessity of water management in arid regions and its direct impact on regional development, agriculture, and urban growth.

As a scholarly examination of resource allocation, this volume is a vital resource for understanding the foundations of environmental law and public policy in the United States. It captures the tension and cooperation inherent in managing a shared natural resource, offering insights into a legal structure that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of the West. "The Colorado River Compact" remains a significant historical text for those interested in the evolution of interstate relations and the governance of the "Lifeblood of the West."

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Author: Reuel Leslie Olson
ISBN-10: 1025565444
ISBN-13: 9781025565446
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2026
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.15d