JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Carey Act and Conservation in Colorado. By Gerald C. Morton.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 4. P. 346 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Hallberg, Carl V 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Gerald C. Morton's book, *The Carey Act and Conservation in Colorado*, which critiques the Desert Land Act, also known as the Carey Act, passed by Congress in 1894. The book evaluates the outcomes of forty-two Carey Act projects in Colorado, highlighting the challenges faced in developing irrigated farmland due to legal, financial, and environmental obstacles. Morton focuses on two projects in Southeastern Colorado, the Two Buttes and Muddy Creek Projects, which ultimately transitioned into wildlife refuges due to their limited success. The work is noted for its thorough documentation and engaging narratives, illustrating the complex interplay between human efforts and the natural environment in the arid West. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/12, Vol. 56, Issue 4, p346
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf048
  • Accession Number:190282281
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