Article XVI. Mining and Irrigation
Article XVI, Section 5. Water of streams public property
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The water of every natural stream, not heretofore appropriated, within the state of Colorado, is hereby declared to be the property of the public, and the same is dedicated to the use of the people of the state, subject to appropriation as hereinafter provided.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 72.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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