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Hetch Hetchy Valley
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Dr. Gray Brechin
Mr. William Hasencamp
Dr. Roderick Nash
Mr. Spreck Rosekrans
Successes
National Impact:
For the first time in the world, a national debate took place on preserving the wilderness.
The National Park Service Act was enacted into law in 1916.
Audio Interview: Dr. Nash on the success of the National Park system
Local Impact:
O'Shaughnessy dam was completed in 1923 and would eventually supply water to around 2.4 million people.
The Hetch Hetchy Railroad was formed to transport goods.
Audio Interview: Dr. Brechin on the high quality of water that has come from the damming
Hetch Hetchy Valley Today
source: Restore Hetch Hetchy
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