Impact and Analysis

In the debate, diplomatic tactics were employed by the conservationists to help sway the majority. This led to the damming of the valley.

The preservationists' lack of diplomacy lead to less support for their opinions.

During the debate, the conservationists had stated several predicted outcomes of the damming; few of these were true successes. These failures have led to a modern-day debate and an "unused" supply of water for San Francisco.

The consequences of this damming have led to the birth of the modern environmental movement and influenced decisions made in similar conflicts.

Source: Sierra Club

"I think our Forest Service mission sums it up pretty well: To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.”

- National Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth, Centennial Congress

Successes                            Failures                     Consequences

 Lyrics and Song (Big Yellow Taxi) by Counting Crows