In 1913, Los Angeles began diverting Owens River water, helping dry Owens Lake into a dust-blowing salt flat; controls now cut dust by up to 99% in treated areas
The Los Angeles Aqueduct, an engineering marvel, opened in 1913 to supply water. This project supported Los Angeles's rapid growth while devastating Owens Valley's water resources. Residents protested as their rivers and Owens Lake dried up due to diversions. Los Angeles eventually acquired most of the valley's water rights and…
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