The Thirsty Land

The Thirsty Land
Author: Robert W. De Roos
Publisher: Beard Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781587980244

The story of the publicly financed Central Valley Project in California which built dams, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants, and canals. De Roos ( San Francisco Chronicle ) details the politics, economics, and social struggles played out by the actors involved, including Pacific Gas & Electric, the S

Central Valley Project, California

Central Valley Project, California
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation. Subcommittee on Senate Resolution 295
Publisher:
Total Pages: 532
Release: 1944
Genre: Acreage allotments
ISBN:

Considers legislation to revise farm acreage restrictions for irrigation and land reclamation projects in California and to authorize Federal acquisition of California farm lands exceeding acreage restrictions for resale to WWII veterans, July 24-26 hearings were held in Sacramento, Calif.; July 27 hearing was held in Fresno, Calif.; July 28 morning and afternoon session hearings were held in Hanford, Calif.; July 28 evening session and July 29 hearings were held in Bakersfield, Calif.