9781333380359 - Deschutes River, Oregon, and Its Utilization (Classic Reprint) de Henshaw, Fred Forbes (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book illuminates the Deschutes River, considered one of the most significant untouched bodies of water in the United States. Its natural flow is remarkably constant, its headwaters offer reservoir sites of notable size and distribution, and its irrigable lands, that span 265,000 acres, are situated on a plateau in the upper part of the basin, allowing the full flow of both the upper river and its major tributaries to be harnessed. Below the irrigable area, the river cascades into a deep canyon, which has a fair slope and offers excellent opportunities for power development, a reliable water supply being assured by the return waters from the irrigated areas above and by the lower tributaries of the river. The book examines the possibilities of irrigation and power development on the river, as well as the current and prospective use of water for power, irrigation, and domestic supplies, and discusses water rights and appropriations. This book's insights on the Deschutes River will captivate outdoor enthusiasts, academics, and those interested in water resource management and conservation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.