Publisher's Synopsis
River Regulation, Flood Control, and Water Conservation and Utilization is a book that contains transcripts of hearings held by the Committee on Commerce of the United States Senate during the Sixty-Fourth Congress, Second Session in 1917. The book discusses various issues related to the regulation of rivers, flood control, and the conservation and utilization of water resources in the United States. The hearings cover a range of topics, including the impact of floods on agriculture and commerce, the need for federal involvement in water resource management, and the role of dams and reservoirs in regulating water flow. The book provides valuable insights into the historical development of water policy in the United States and is a useful resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the history of water management in the country.On H. R. 14777, An Act To Provide For The Control Of The Floods Of The Mississippi River And Of The Sacramento River, California, And For Other Purposes; And S. 5736, A Bill To Promote Interstate Commerce, Agriculture, And The General Welfare By Providing For The Development And Control Of Waterways And Water Resources For Water Conservation, For Flood Control, Prevention, And Protection, Etc. Together With Hearings, Reports, And Documents Of Preceding Congresses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
