Hetch Hetchy Flashcards
1
Q
San Francisco first considers Hetch-Hetchy as a water source.
A
1882
2
Q
James Phelan Mayor of San Francisco proposes the damming of that valley
A
1890
3
Q
Phelan applies for water rights and was denied
A
1903 and 1905
4
Q
Franklin Lane was appointed as the Secretary of Interior
A
1912
5
Q
Raker Act was signed into law allowing the flooding of Hetch-Hetchy
A
1913
6
Q
December 24-John Muir dies
A
1914
7
Q
Construction of the O’Shaughnessy Dam is completed
A
1923
8
Q
San Francisco bond measure to expand and update Hetch-Hetchy water system.
A
2002
