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Senator Dianne Feinstein passes, leaves legacy with Hetch Hetchy and more
Dianne Feinstein passed yesterday, after serving more than 50 years as Supervisor and Mayor in San Francisco and United States Senator from...
Petition Seeks Improved Public Access to Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park
Two years ago, Restore Hetch Hetchy published Keeping Promises: Providing Public Access to Hetch Hetchy Valley, Yosemite National Park. The report...
San Francisco Standard: Officials Enjoy Exclusive Vacation Spot in Yosemite
It is definitely not what Congress intended when it passed the Raker Act allowing San Francisco to build a dam in Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valley....
Farmers propose restoring Glen Canyon!
In a “Dog Bites Man” story, California farmers have proposed emptying Lake Powell, the reservoir behind Glen Canyon Dam, which would allow Glen...
Los Angeles Times – One of the best hikes in Yosemite is in this hidden valley of waterfalls
Christopher Reynolds of the Los Angeles Times wrote a wonderful article on Hetch Hetchy a few weeks ago. (The article seems to be fully available,...
Klamath Dam removal begins – at last!
Dam removal on the Klamath River has begun at last. Crews have largely demolished Copco 2, the smallest of the 4 dams on the chopping block. The...
Overwhelming Yosemite Valley Summer Crowds
During the July 4th holiday this past week, Yosemite National Park experienced unprecedented crowds. The San Francisco Gate published a story...
The Park Service’s agreement with San Francisco
The National Park Service is in the process of updating its management agreement with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The most recent...
Engaging with the National Park Service to Improve the Visitor Experience at Hetch Hetchy
Improving the visitor experience at Hetch Hetchy, even while the dam is in place, will draw more people. They will marvel at Hetch Hetchy’s...
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