37-341

37-341. Preliminary investigation of projects for reclamation of state lands

The state land department may make preliminary investigation of projects for the reclamation of state lands by the storage of flood waters, for the discovery and development of subterranean water for irrigation and domestic purposes, or the diversion of running streams adapted for development in cooperation with the United States or by the state independently, and report to the legislature the possibilities and physical requirements of the reclamation accompanied by recommendations for carrying the reclamation into effect.