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202022 minPGdoc-short

Water Crisis Food Sustainability

Lost River (ca. 1951)

202022 minPGdoc-short

Water loss in irrigation systems due to seepage and inefficiency is addressed by the Bureau of Reclamation through various conservation measures.

Water Crisis Food Sustainability

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Channel: US National Archives

Lost River (ca. 1951)

2020• 22 minPG

Synopsis

Water loss in irrigation systems due to seepage and inefficiency is addressed by the Bureau of Reclamation through various conservation measures.

Synopsis

Water loss in irrigation systems poses significant challenges for farmers in the United States, as highlighted in a film produced by the Bureau of Reclamation around 1951. The film outlines the causes of water loss, including seepage, weed transpiration, and inefficient operations, which result in wasted resources and reduced water availability. It also showcases various conservation measures implemented by the Bureau and local irrigators aimed at reclaiming this "lost river" and improving water management practices.

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