The collection consists of reports pertaining to consumptive water use by irrigated crops and native vegetation in desert areas of Southern California, Arizona, and other parts of the Southwest; to irrigation costs in California; to irrigation in Israel; and to irrigation and water supply studies of the Pecos, Colorado, and other rivers.

The collection consists of newspaper clippings related to Colorado River and western states water matters collected by California's Colorado River Board.

The collection consists of video tapes, audio recordings, and log sheets related to the production of the 1997 television documentary series "Cadillac Desert," which focused on the transformation of the landscape of the American Southwest in the 20th century as a result of water use and development.

Materials from Walter L. Huber related to water infrastructure in California and the western United States. Materials include reports, correspondence, and photographs.