Show Off-season capping of Artesian wells is seen State Engineer Wayne D. Criddle has proclaimed the closing of wells diverting water from underground sources beginning with November and ending April as provided by All persons or control any artesian or pump or in this State are required to by or other mechanical device or by all wells ex- those providing water for beneficial Beneficial use during the above period does not It is also provided that modification of said order may be granted upon allowing to the State that a compliance there with will cause or complete failure of the The closing season of underground water has been pro claimed in the interest conserving the underground water supply and to provide a maximum quantity for the next year's As a result of last year's Closing Order there was made available during the past season water which materially helped to mature Strict to this Closing Order will further increase the Disregard of the Closing Order is a misdemeanor if the State Engineer will bring action in the court to enforce the |