San Francisco and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. Hearing Held Before the Committee on the Public Lands of the House of Representatives, December 16, 1908, on H.J. Res. 184

This historical document presents the hearing held before the Committee on the Public Lands of the House of Representatives on December 16, 1908, concerning H.J. Res. 184, related to San Francisco and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The hearing explores the proposed use of the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park as a water source for the growing city of San Francisco. Debates centered around the balance between urban development and the preservation of natural landscapes, pitting the needs of a burgeoning population against the intrinsic value of wilderness. The discussion captures a pivotal moment in the history of American environmentalism, revealing the complex interplay of political, economic, and ecological considerations that shaped early conservation efforts. This volume offers valuable insights into the competing interests and perspectives that defined the Hetch Hetchy controversy, a landmark case study in resource management and environmental policy. 'San Francisco and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir' provides essential reading for anyone interested in the history of water rights, environmental law, and the enduring tension between human progress and ecological preservation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.