Damming the Gila: the Gila River Indian Community and the San Carlos Irrigation Project, 1900-1942
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Beteilige Person: DeJong, David H. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Tucson University of Arizona Press 2024
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Abstract:"This volume continues to chronicle the history of water rights and activities on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Centered on the San Carlos Irrigation Project and Coolidge Dam, this book details the history and development of the project, including the Gila Decree. Embedded in the narrative is the underlying tension between tribal growers on the Gila River Indian Reservation and upstream users. Told in seven chapters, the story underscores the idea that the Gila River Indian Community believed the San Carlos Irrigation Project was first and foremost for their benefit and how the project and the Gila Decree fell short of restoring their water and agricultural economy"--
Umfang:xiv, 377 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 24 cm
ISBN:9780816553266
0816553262