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Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park

By Martin Samuel Vilas
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The text provides a detailed account of the Hetch‑Hetchy valley and its Tuolumne watershed, traces the long municipal campaign to secure a mountain water and power supply, and explains the provisions and passage of the Raker Bill enabling reservoir and hydroelectric development. It evaluates engineering plans, legal claims and administrative arrangements, outlines expected benefits for San Francisco, Bay counties and irrigation districts, and examines likely effects on Yosemite National Park, regional irrigation and long‑term resource management.

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Martin Samuel Vilas

Martin Samuel Vilas was an American engineer and author known for his work on water resources and infrastructure. He is particularly recognized for his influential publication, "Water and Power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park," which discusses the engineering and environmental considerations of providing water to San Francisco from the Hetch Hetchy Valley. Vilas's contributions reflect the early 20th-century efforts to harness natural resources for urban development, highlighting the intersection of engineering, environmental policy, and public utility.

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