Irrigation in California (Classic Reprint)

Frederick W. Roeding

ISBN 10: 1334020000 / ISBN 13: 9781334020001

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of irrigation practices in California, a region of immense agricultural significance. The author traces the evolution of irrigation systems from their origins to the present day, highlighting the diverse range of techniques employed to harness the state's water resources. The book examines the role of storage facilities, groundwater extraction, and the complexities of water rights in shaping California's irrigation landscape. As California faces ongoing challenges related to water scarcity and climate change, this book offers a timely exploration of the history and potential future of irrigation in the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Irrigation in California (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334020000
• ISBN 13: 9781334020001
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geography

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Synopsis

How California uses water to grow a diverse landscape
The book explains how climate, rivers, and irrigation systems shape farming across the state, from coastal valleys to arid inland plains.

This edition draws on early 20th‑century research to outline California’s major water resources, irrigation districts, and the transition from private to public management. It covers the state’s geography, climate patterns, and the way irrigation support changed agriculture and development.

• An overview of California’s climate and how rainfall and temperature influence irrigation needs.
• Key irrigation projects, districts, and the evolution of water laws and management.
• Historical context for the rise of irrigation in the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys and beyond.
• Discussion of major crops and farming practices that rely on controlled water supply.

Ideal for readers of agricultural history and practical irrigation practice who want a concise, historically grounded view of how irrigation shaped California’s economy.