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Title
Newspaper article about Owens Valley deterioration
Creator
Faulkner, Frederick; Sacramento Union
Date
28 March 1926
Description
Newspaper article by Frederick Faulkner regarding the deterioration of Owens Valley caused by the acquisition of land and water rights by the city of Los Angeles.
Format Extent
5 pages
Subject
Water-supply, Agricultural; Los Angeles (Calif.) Board of Public Service Commissioners; Los Angeles Aqueduct; Newspapers—California—Sacramento; Water-supply--California--Management; Mulholland, William, 1855-1935; Del Valle, Reginaldo F. (Reginaldo Francisco); 1854-1938; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Newspapers; Clippings
Note
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the City of Los Angeles began additional large-scale purchases of land in the Owens Valley to increase its supply of water from the valley, resulting in the city's almost complete control of the valley's agricultural land. This led to a decline in the valley's agricultural infrastructure and economy.
Collection
J. D. Black Papers, CSLA-15, Series 1. Owens Valley Water Controversy Records; Box No. 8; Folder No. 8
Type
Keywords
Language
eng
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