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Third Biennial Report of the State Engineer to the Governor of South Dakota: For the Years 1909-1910 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780265254035: Third Biennial Report of the State Engineer to the Governor of South Dakota: For the Years 1909-1910 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how South Dakota managed water in the early 1900s, from irrigation rules to flood control.

This book is a government report that documents two years of work by the state’s irrigation and drainage experts. It covers how public waters are organized, who oversees them, and how the department’s duties expanded beyond irrigation to include drainage supervision and power development.

  • Organizational structure and boundaries for water divisions and districts.
  • Financial details, staffing, and the growth of the state engineer’s office.
  • Practical guidance on water rights, irrigation projects, and drainage laws.
  • Recommendations for reservoirs and water storage to reduce flood damage.

Ideal for readers interested in regional history, early 20th‑century public policy, and the development of water management in the American Midwest.

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