Colo. Const. art. XVI, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of Colorado
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Water of streams public property. 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.
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