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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an extensive account of the development of reclamation projects in the western United States, primarily focusing on the activities of the United States Reclamation Service. With the aim of increasing the availability of agricultural land and fostering economic growt…h, the Reclamation Service embarked on a mission to construct irrigation systems in arid regions. Beginning with the passage of the Reclamation Act in 1902, the author traces the progress of these projects, describing the construction of dams, canals, and other infrastructure. Additionally, the book examines the operation and maintenance of completed projects, including the challenges of water scarcity, drainage, and the repayment of construction costs by water users. Through its detailed analysis of the Reclamation Service's work, this book offers insights into the history of water resource management and agricultural development in the American West, emphasizing the significance of these projects in shaping the region's landscape and economy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
