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The proposal to dam Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park created unprecedented controversy and provoked editorials in opposition from more than 200 newspapers across the country. The damming is often cited as having ignited the modern environmental movement.
The story of Hetch Hetchy has been told and retold by filmmakers and authors from a variety of viewpoints – often with different interpretations. See the following books and films to learn more. (The films for which Restore Hetch Hetchy has rights are posted on our home page.)
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The Man Who Dammed Hetch Hetchy
Hetch Hetchy is a story that continues to fascinate. We focus on the opportunity for restoration - what it means for Yosemite National Park and how...
Water: Supply and Demand
Our Cherry Solutions report shows that, with reduced demand, San Francisco's Regional Water System would be extraordinarily reliable even if water...
Media – Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy could be drained without an impact to SF
It was great to see media coverage for our Cherry Solution report. The Fresno NBC and CBS affiliates posted Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy could be drained...
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