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Why did California want to build a dam in the hetch hetchy valley?
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Dams are primarily used for water supply. The Central Valley produces and incredible proportion of the nations fruits, vegetable, and nuts. Irrigation is required to grow these resources. Dams for artificial lakes that provide additional storage that may be released during times of greatest need. Power generation is a side-benefit, but water supply for farms (and cities, although the amount of water consumed by farms in the central valley is much greater) is key.
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Why is hetch-hetchy valley important?
we get our water from it.
What has the author Ted Wurm written?
Ted Wurm has written: 'Hetch Hetchy and its dam railroad' -- subject(s): Hetch Hetchy Railroad, Water-supply, Water-supply engineering 'The silver short line' -- subject(s): History, Virginia and Truckee Railroad
The controversy over the hetch hetchy valley in yosemite national park revealed?
The damming of Hetch Hetchy was the one time in American history when a single municipality (San Francisco) was allowed to develop a national park (Yosemite) for their own purposes to the exclusion of all Americans. It is often described as the "birth of the modern conservation movement" and is far more significant than the previous answer to this question - a mere philosophical disagreement between wilderness "preservationists" and more moderate "conservationists."
What has the author Warren D Hanson written?
Warren D. Hanson has written: 'San Francisco water and power' -- subject(s): Hetch Hetchy Railroad, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power System, History, Power resources, Public utilities, San Francisco (Calif.)., San Francisco (Calif.). Water Dept, Water-supply, Water-supply engineering
Which valley in yosemite did john Muir tried to keep from being dammed?
John Muir tried, unsuccessfully, to keep the Hetch Hetchy area from becoming dammed. The water from the dam is sent to many cities in the Bay Area, like San Francisco.
When did the western preservationists suffered their worst political setback?
California's Hetch Hechty Valley was dammed to supply water to San Francisco
What was an impact of Gifford Pinchots ideas about the environment?
He pushed the Hetch Hetchy dam project to provide water supply for the people of San Francisco.Damming Hatch Hatchy destroyed Hatch Hatchy valley which was a part of Yosemite National Park and was supposed to remain untouched for ever.
What natural resources does Yosemite provide?
Natural resources provided by the land in the park include water and fish. Much of the water supply to the San Francisco Bay Area comes from Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy.
What percent of yosemite park is designated wilderness?
A large amount of the park, 95 percent, is designated as a wilderness area. Most visitors stay in the valley, but some visit the Mariposa Groves and Tioga Road area of the park. Even fewer visit Hetch Hetchy and a small amount of brave souls venture into the wilderness far north of Tioga.
What percent of yosemite national park is designated wilderness?
A large amount of the park, 95 percent, is designated as a wilderness area. Most visitors stay in the valley, but some visit the Mariposa Groves and Tioga Road area of the park. Even fewer visit Hetch Hetchy and a small amount of brave souls venture into the wilderness far north of Tioga.
Is the film hatchy a true story?
I never heard of it. the closest might be Hatchy-Milatchy- full title Land of Hatchy Milatchy- pronounced exactly as it is spelled, which was a juvenile program in the sixties. Two Girls playing guitars and telling stories in a magical and mystical park- that was evidentally the title designation. I have no idea where they got the name from. There is a Hetch Hetchy Dam in California.
What has the author Robert W Righter written?
Robert W. Righter has written: 'The battle over Hetch Hetchy' -- subject(s): Environmentalism, History, Nonfiction, OverDrive, Political aspects, Political aspects of Water resources development, Water resources development, Water-supply, Wasserversorgung 'Daily Power Thoughts'
