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Image Title: Folsom Dam
Date: c.1953
Place: American River, Folsom, California
Description/Caption:
Medium: vernacular black and white photograph
Photographer/Maker: Unknown
Cite as: CA-A-0330, WaterArchives.org
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Winner of the Men’s Advanced classification and best time overall (9:29): Brett Duxbury. The 1st annual LA River Boat Race was held on August 30, 2014 on a 3/4 mile course consisting of small rapids and flat water located along a stretch of the river along the Glendale Narrows in the Elysian Valley. Almost a 100 participants competed in a variety of classifications that included Mens and Womens Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners as well as Youth, Tandem and Stand-Up Paddle boat. Noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. kicked off the race as the first participant, which had racers going down the course solo and racing against the clock. The race was organized by L.A. River Expeditions which was founded by George Wolfe who led the 2008 LA River Expedition that led to the river being classified as a navigable river by the EPA and consequently protected under the clean water Act.
An amazing array of fiery colors awaited visitors in the early hours at Shenango River Lake in Hermitage, Pennsylvania Jan. 13.
Shenango Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. It provides flood protection for the Shenango River Valley as well as for the Beaver and upper Ohio Rivers. Since its completion in 1965, Shenango has prevented more than $175 million in flood damage. There are more than 15,000 acres of project land for wildlife purposes, including a waterfowl propagation area.
For more information about Shenango River Lake visit www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Shenango.... ( U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by John Kolodziejski)
A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District in Las Vegas July 28. Of particular interest to the group was the District's longtime partner in area flood risk management projects, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District. LA District Commander Col. Kirk Gibbs briefed the group on the size and scope of work performed by the District and Rick Leifield, chief of the Engineering Division, spoke about the Corps' work with the local sponsor. Steve Parrish, CCRFCD General Manager, provided an overview of the regional flood control system and led a tour of joint projects around the area.
Winner of the Men’s Advanced classification and best time overall (9:29): Brett Duxbury. The 1st annual LA River Boat Race was held on August 30, 2014 on a 3/4 mile course consisting of small rapids and flat water located along a stretch of the river along the Glendale Narrows in the Elysian Valley. Almost a 100 participants competed in a variety of classifications that included Mens and Womens Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners as well as Youth, Tandem and Stand-Up Paddle boat. Noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. kicked off the race as the first participant, which had racers going down the course solo and racing against the clock. The race was organized by L.A. River Expeditions which was founded by George Wolfe who led the 2008 LA River Expedition that led to the river being classified as a navigable river by the EPA and consequently protected under the clean water Act.
Image Title: Bon Tempe Dam
Date: August 20, 1959
Place: Lagunitas Creek, west of San Rafael, California
Description/Caption: On verso, "DAMS/BON TEMPE LOW WATER ALPINE DAM IS ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE 3807"
Medium: black and white photograph
Photographer/Maker: San Francisco Examiner
Cite as: CA-A-0353, WaterArchives.org
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Image Title: Camanche Dam
Date: March 27, 1962
Place: Mokelumne River, east of Clements, California
Description/Caption: On verso, "DAMS/CAMANCHE Artist's conception of how East Bay Water's new Camanche Reservoir will appear when completed and filled with 140 billion gallons of soft Sierra water. Contract for construction of the 155-foot-high dam has been awarded to Green-Winston of San Mateo and will be completed in 1964."
Medium: black and white photograph
Photographer/Maker: Herrington-Olson GLencourt 2-0501 769 22nd Street Oakland, Calif.
Cite as: CA-A-0357, WaterArchives.org
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We walked along Dumb Womans Lane and then probably joined the 1066 walk for a short space before turning toward the Winchelsea Train Station and then the small enclave of Winchelsea (proper :>)
Day 2 of the Los Angeles River Expedition 2008. Organized by LA river kayaker and LaLa Times publisher George Wolfe, boaters embarked on a 52-mile exploration of the full river, from its source (Canoga Park) to its estuary (Long Beach). Deemed not to be a “traditional navigable water” by the Army Corps of Engineers — and therefore not worthy of clean water standards, the Expedition’s purpose is to prove it is navigable. Glendale Narrows, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Groundwater bubbling up through algae on paved banks of the Los Angeles River. Glendale Narrows, Elysian Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
This flood control dam is what makes the Santa Fe Recreation Area possible. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the same people who gave us the floodwalls, levees and surge barriers in New Orleans) in 1949 to prevent floods caused by the San Gabriel River. It is appoximately 4 miles (6.44 km) long and 92 feet (28 m) high. The Santa Fe Dam area encompasses nearly 400 acres (162 hectares) and (aside from being a water control and storage facility) is a large nature and outdoor activity area.
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, California
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Snowy egret (Egretta thula) - Among the most elegant of the herons, the slender Snowy Egret sets off immaculate white plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Those feet seem to play a role in stirring up or herding small aquatic animals as the egret forages. Breeding Snowy Egrets grow filmy, curving plumes that once fetched astronomical prices in the fashion industry, endangering the species. Early conservationists rallied to protect egrets by the early twentieth century, and this species is once again a common sight in shallow coastal wetlands. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret/overview
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An amazing array of fiery colors awaited visitors in the early hours at Shenango River Lake in Hermitage, Pennsylvania Jan. 13.
Shenango Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. It provides flood protection for the Shenango River Valley as well as for the Beaver and upper Ohio Rivers. Since its completion in 1965, Shenango has prevented more than $175 million in flood damage. There are more than 15,000 acres of project land for wildlife purposes, including a waterfowl propagation area.
For more information about Shenango River Lake visit www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Shenango.... ( U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by John Kolodziejski)
The 1st annual LA River Boat Race was held on August 30, 2014 on a 3/4 mile course consisting of small rapids and flat water located along a stretch of the river along the Glendale Narrows in the Elysian Valley. Los Angeles, California, USA
East Bank of the White River, King-Pierce County line, from the Inter-County River Improvement Annual Report, 1925
A03-070, Series 1399, Commissioners, box 6, King County Archives.
Image Title: Big Tujunga Dam No. 1
Date: November 24, 1937
Place: Big Tujunga Creek, northeast of Sunland, California
Description/Caption: On verso, "Tujunga Dam No. 1 Tujunga Calif. Reservoir Cap. 7400 Acre Feet."
Medium: vernacular black and white photograph
Photographer/Maker: Unknown
Cite as: CA-A-0259, WaterArchives.org
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Los Feliz Boulevard Bridge over Los Angeles River. Glendale Narrows, Elysian Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
Gathright Dam, located in Alleghany County, Va., impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw. The dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30-plus year existence, saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
To help prevent flooding in San Antonio, a 3-mile diversion tunnel was built by the Corps of Engineers and completed in 1997. The tunnel is 24 ft in diameter and 150 ft below ground. The San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel was designated as a Texas Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1998.
The F-4 Channel, a rectangular concrete channel located southwest of the Las Vegas Beltway, was built as part of the Tropicana and Flamingo Washes Project in 2007. Heavy rains in the vicinity of the channel caused ponding adjacent to the access road that resulted in the failure of one wall panel and damage to an adjacent panel Sept. 8, 2014. Repair work is being performed under Public Law 84-99, as an emergency response to a natural disaster.
A bald eagle flies over Lake Moomaw, a 2,500 acre lake created by Gathright Dam impounding the waters of the Jackson River in Alleghany County, Va. Gathright Dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30-plus year existence, saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Pinal County Flood Control District hosted a meeting Nov. 9 to solicit public comment on the Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study for the Lower Santa Cruz River.
"This is the vehicle to seek public input," said Kim Gavigan, the chief of the water resources planning section of the District's Arizona - Nevada Area Office. "Stakeholders help us identify issues, opportunities, and potential solutions during the planning process."
The scoping meeting is the first step of the National Environmental Policy Act process that requires the Corps to consider the environmental consequences of a proposed action, act as an environmental trustee for future generations, attain the most beneficial uses of the environment without risk to health or safety, preserve historic and cultural heritage, achieve a balance between population and resource use, and enhance the quality of renewable resources and encourage recycling.
The LSCR study area is approximately 950 square miles with a long history of damaging floods. In 1983, what was considered a "100-year flood" inundated 600 square miles, causing catastrophic crop damage and significant disruptions to transportation, business and communities.
According the U.S. Geological Survey, an annual exceedance probability flood (100-year flood) has a 1 in 100 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Statistically, it also means that a home located in a 1-percent AEP floodplain has a 26-percent chance of being flooded at least once during the course of a 30 year mortgage.
The public comment period is open until Dec. 9. Mail written comments to: Mr. Kenneth Wong, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, CESPL–PD–RQ, 915 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Image Title: Falcon Dam
Date: c.1952
Place: Rio Grande, Falcon Heights, Texas
Description/Caption: Building of Falcon Dam on Rio Grande River Falcon Heights, Texas
Medium: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Photographer/Maker: Unknown
Cite as: TX-A-0004, WaterArchives.org
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Downtown Sacramento is viewed from the west side of the Yolo Bypass. The Capital Dome is visible on the right. The orange and white markers denote the location of underground infrastructure (wells or pipelines) in the bypass. That's Interstate 80, the Yolo Causeway, in the distance.
Andy Reid, a civil engineer with the Norfolk District, discusses various aspects of Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw during a boat tour of the area. Gathright Dam impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw, and has prevented numerous floods over its 30-plus year existence, saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
Image Title: Folsom Reservoir
Date: c.1948
Place: American River, Folsom, California
Description/Caption: Folsom Reservoir Site 1,000,000 Acre Feet of Storage
On verso, "PP-250-R2"
Medium: black and white photograph
Photographer/Maker: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Cite as: CA-D-0010, WaterArchives.org
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