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Explore the vital history of San Francisco's water and power infrastructure with ""Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite national park"" by Martin Samuel Vilas. This meticulously prepared republication delves into the story of the Hetch Hetchy Valley's role in providing essential resources to a growing metropolis. Discover the intricate details of how the Hetch Hetchy Valley within Yosemite National Park was harnessed for water supply and power generation. Vilas examines the engineering and natural resource considerations of this ambitious project, offering insights into the complex relationship between technology and the environment. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of civil engineering, natural resources, and the ongoing debates surrounding water management and environmental conservation. A detailed exploration of a crucial chapter in San Francisco's development and the use of Yosemite's natural resources. 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 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. 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.

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