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	Liquid Gold Exhibit - Water Resources Center Archives - University of California
		Dams in California are built and operated primarily for flood control, municipal and agricultural water supply, the production of hydroelectric power, or a combination of these uses.
		Construction on Shasta Dam and Friant Dam was completed in 1945 and 1944 respectively and, along with canals and a pumping plant at Tracy, formed the basis of the project which became operational in 1951.
		California has all of the requirements for the development of large amounts of hydroelectric power: mountain ranges of sufficient height and slope to provide the necessary fall, precipitation on the higher elevations so that adequate runoff is available, and ample storage sites.
	www.lib.berkeley.edu /WRCA/exhibit.html (3661 words)

	Dams & Reservoirs - Internet Resources - Water Resources Center Archives - University of California
		Building the Ultimate Dam, by Donald C. Jackson Published in 1995 by the University of Kansas Press, this book documents the life and career of John S. Eastwood and the development of the multiple-arch dam.
		Dam and Reservoir Impact Information Archive features a collection of Internet-accessible information about the environmental impacts of dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects; sponsored by the Dam-Reservoir Working Group and the Coalition to Preserve Hudson and James Bays.
		Hoover Dam: Lonely Lands Made Fruitful University of Virginia's American Studies Program presents a photoessay on the construction of the Hoover Dam as an alternative narrative to the devastation of the Great Depression.
	www.lib.berkeley.edu /WRCA/dam.html (328 words)

	Holding Back the Waters—Dams as Water Resource Monuments
		Dams on the Salt/Verde River, the Aqua Fria River, the Gila River, and the Colorado River pose the greatest threat to the largest population centers within the state.
		Of the 212 state-regulated dams, 20 are concrete or masonry, and the rest, except for one inflatable dam, are constructed of earth and/or rock.
		He said that all dams, regardless of their size and operation, are linked together, along with other water diversion strategies, as part and parcel of a comprehensive strategy to develop the water resources of the country.
	ag.arizona.edu /azwater/arroyo/092dams.html (5059 words)

	The California Meltdown
		Then, low water levels in the reservoirs behind power dams in California and the Northwest combined with suddenly higher natural gas prices and tighter environmental controls, just as an unexpected surge in demand from economic growth hit the inefficient market.
		California's market was in trouble well before it spun out of control in the summer of 2000; even without that season's bad luck and exploding prices, the state's electricity "reforms" needed reforming almost from their inception.
		At the heart of California's system was a commitment to creating a market for electricity traders, no matter what the cost, to be effected through a complicated trading regime.
	www.harvard-magazine.com /on-line/0901199.html (1863 words)

	The American Experience \| Hoover Dam \| Divided Over Dams
		Proponents of dam building, such as the United States Committee on Large Dams (USCOLD), "a nation-wide professional organization dedicated to advancing the technology of dam engineering, construction, and operation...," contend that dams are necessary because they provide water for drinking, for industry, for irrigation, for fishing and recreation, and for hydroelectric power production.
		Despite such impressive claims made by proponents of dams, environmental groups have been speaking and acting out against the construction of new dams and have recently succeeded in championing the taking down of existing dams.
		Whether dams rise or fall, one thing seems certain: they are no longer being looked upon solely as monuments to man's control of nature.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/amex/hoover/sfeature/damdivided.html (1008 words)

	San Luis Reservoir SRA
		San Luis Reservoir was constructed as a storage reservoir for the federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project.
		The water arrives through the California Aqueduct and the Delta-Mendota Canal, and is pumped from the O’Neil Forebay into the main reservoir during the winter and spring.
		Long before the dams and canals were built, this land was the home of the Northern Valley Yokuts, native Americans who harvested seeds, acorns, and the roots of the tules that grew in the marshes of the sluggish San Joaquin River.
	www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=558 (670 words)

	Bulletin 160-93, The California Water Plan Update, October 1994
		California has a wide range of climates due, in part, to its mountain ranges, which influence weather patterns and cause more precipitation on the western sides of the ranges than on the eastern sides.
		Dams in Northern California were smaller and usually at the outlets of natural lakes or meadows.
		Excess water during the winter is conveyed to off-stream San Luis Reservoir on the west side of the valley for subsequent delivery to the San Luis and San Felipe units.
	rubicon.water.ca.gov /v1cwp/ssurf.html (6632 words)

	As California Thirsts, Once-Scorned Dams Make Comeback [Free Republic] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		But this new proposal is part of one of the most ambitious water-management programs in history, one that involves raising the heights of several dams in California and building new ones, in the first federally financed dam construction of this type in years.
		Since then, not only have a handful of smaller dams been torn down, but the few new dams have generally involved a new generation of technology; water is diverted from rivers, usually just at flush times, and stored in off-stream reservoirs, causing less disruption to the ecosystem.
		According to the census, the population of California in 2000 was 33,871,000 and it is projected to increase to 49,285,000 in 2025.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a3b47698d58d9.htm (4009 words)

	Hydroelectric Power in California
		California's 386 hydro plants are mostly located in the eastern mountain ranges and have a total dependable capacity of about 14,116.53 MW of capacity.
		The larger hydro plants on dams in California (such as Shasta [pictured on the right in this U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo], Folsom, Oroville, etc.) are operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the state's Department of Water Resources.
		In a pumped storage facility, water is pumped during off-peak demand periods from a reservoir at a lower elevation for storage in a reservoir at a higher elevation.
	www.energy.ca.gov /electricity/hydro.html (912 words)

	Dams and Development: An Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dams have been promoted as an important means of meeting perceived needs for water and energy services and as long-term, strategic investments with the ability to deliver multiple benefits.
		Dams, it is argued, have often been selected over other options that may meet water or energy goals at lower cost or that may offer development benefits that are more sustainable and more equitable.
		Using the information on the performance of large dams collected in the WCD Knowledge Base, the Commission's report shows that there is considerable scope for improving the selection of projects and the operation of existing large dams and their associated infrastructure.
	www.dams.org /report/wcd_overview.htm (10553 words)

	Timeline California 1860 to 1922
		California received 20% of the treasure and the rest was put up for auction in 1999.
		California purchased 3,800 acres from the Big Basin Lumber Co., which included 2,500 acres of redwoods and 800 acres of chaparral.
		The California club was spawned by a meeting of 11 "automobilists" at the SF Cliff House in 1900.
	timelines.ws /states/CAL1860_1922.HTML (13638 words)

	CSULB Online 49er: v10n28: California needs Prop. 50
		As California’s population continues to grow the importance of the quality, safety, availability and protection of its water also increases.
		However, just because opponents would rather solve the water problems in California by building a few dams here and there, this does not mean that Proposition 50 cannot also solve, or at least alleviate water problems without building dams and new water facilities.
		California prides itself on its beautiful beaches; the pride of California should be continuously protected.
	www.csulb.edu /~d49er/archives/2002/fall/opinion/v10n28-our.shtml (410 words)

	Water Issues in California > Sierra Club California
		From headwaters in alpine basins to shimmering estuaries along the coast and desert lakes on the east side of the Sierra, California's waterways are the lifeblood for social, economic and natural life.
		Today there are more than 1,400 dams in California and the state is one of the largest economies in the world.
		With more than 1,400 dams in California, most sites are taken and many of the state's rivers already have several dams disrupting their natural flow from the source to the sea.
	www.sierraclub.org /ca/water/index.asp (1437 words)

	No new dams foreseen for water needs / Southern California would bear brunt of Interior's plan
		The Interior Department's announcement that California may soon lose enough Colorado River water to slake the thirst of 1.4 million people stunned many state officials, but water experts said Saturday that the worst-case scenario of new dams on Northern California rivers is not likely to occur.
		And that means a host of scenarios, which include the acquisition of north state water rights, construction of new desalinization plants, and development of groundwater-storage projects, as well as reclamation and conservation efforts.
		Perhaps the biggest argument against new dams, he said, is that they can only store water and not create it.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/12/29/BA152564.DTL (965 words)

	California Dam Safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The principal goal of this program is to avoid dam failure and thus prevent loss of life and destruction of property.
		Dams under State jurisdiction are an essential element of the California infrastructure that provides constant water supply integrity.
		Statutes and Regulations Pertaining to Supervision of Dams and Reservoirs
	damsafety.water.ca.gov (83 words)

	Guide To California Freshwater Fishes
		A Guide to California's Freshwater Fishes presents ways that fish can be grouped for identification and study purposes, a rationale on the ecological importance of native fish species, and an identification of habitat conditions necessary for maintaining healthy fisheries.
		It contains a brief history of California fishes, from the once-abundant coldwater fishery native to the state, to the many introduced species brought to California.
		The impact of dams, reservoirs, and hatcheries is discussed, as well as the significance of governmental legislation such as the Federal Endangered Species Act.
	www.naturegraph.com /nature/aquatic/Guide_To.html (727 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Much concern was expressed among committee members over the perils presented by the accelerated international war on terrorists and the nations harboring and safeguarding them.
		Officer Bill Beltz from the California Highway Patrol told the committee that since September 11, the CHP has been on twelvehour shifts, which include such activities as: • guarding nuclear power plants • safeguarding the Governor and other state officials • and using two low-flying airplanes to watch the California Aqueduct, dams and reservoirs.
		Explorer Scout Program Applications are being accepted for the California Highway Patrol Explorer Scout Program, which offers young men and women between 15 and 20 years old the opportunity to work with full-time CHP officers.
	www.oakhurstchamber.com /comemergarchives/2001/EPC101101.doc (321 words)

	Oroville, California (Cities)
		With streets filled with miners, saloons and pioneers, Oroville soon became one of the largest cities in California.
		Oroville is located in Butte County, of which it is the county seat, north of Sacramento between Chico and Marysville along Highway 149 on the banks of the Feather River near Lake Oroville and the Plumas National Forest.
		Oroville is part of the Chico-Paradise, California metro area.
	www.ohwy.com /ca/o/oroville.htm (144 words)

	Reservoir Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Latest Real-time Reservoir Storage Data or narrow by River Basin
		Multi-year end-of-month major reservoir storage grouped by water supply project area: Current
		More detailed information on Dams Within Jurisdiction of the State of California (includes a searchable database)
	cdec.water.ca.gov /reservoir.html (117 words)

	ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY OC Weekly: News: Clean Water, Murky Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Only in California would a $6.9 billion bond issue paying off the biggest developers up and down the state sport the name "Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002."
		"Many of California’s reservoirs, dams and pumping stations are protected by little more than a chainlink fence," says the official pro-Prop.
		Not only is there a standard Yes on 50 campaign, but two PACs are also feeding money into the battle: the shrewdly named California Conservation Campaign and the Conservation Action Fund.
	www.ocweekly.com /ink/03/06/news-pignataro.php (558 words)

	CA Statistical Abstract
		Table B-5 — Population and Percent Distribution by Race and Hispanic Origin, Department of Finance Estimates, California and Counties
		Table I-9 — Population and Housing Characteristics, Decennial Census, California and Counties
		Table I-10 — Population and Housing Characteristics, Department of Finance Estimates, California and Counties
	www.dof.ca.gov /html/fs_data/stat-abs/Toc_xls.htm (2838 words)

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