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.