Irrigation Methods

Image shows a man pumping water from an irrigation system.

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McKean's Pump Boat

Image shows three men running a water-pumping boat from some type of reservoir or river.

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Water Wagon with Motor and Pump

Image shows an Intermountain Electric Company water wagon.

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Water Wagons on State Street

Image shows a parade of water wagons headed north on State Street. Part of the Salt Lake City Library can be seen at the left of the image.

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Construction Site - Canyon

Image shows a man pumping water from an irrigation system.

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Irrigation—Canals P.9

Irrigation headgate. Taken about 1945. Gift of Arthur L. Crawford.

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900 South Canal - Pipe Outlet

Image shows a bridge crossing over a canal along 900 South. Several men are working with shovels on one side of the road, to dam the canal.

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Brighton's Hotel, Silver Lake, Cottonwood Canyon

View of the hotel looking east across Silver Lake at the head of Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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Lake Blanche, Big Cottonwood Canon, Utah. C.R. Savage, Photo

A scenic view of a lake, reflecting mountains with some snow on them.

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Mill B. Big Cottonwood Canon, UT. C.R. Savage, Photo.

An old mill on a hillside by a stream with woodscraps all around; in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

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City Creek aqueduct

View of stone-lined channel down center of North Temple Street looking west from Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, with unidentified person sitting on bridge in foreground.

1875-04-24

Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and Its Tributaries Explored in 1869,...

Digitized version of the book Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and Its Tributaries Explored in 1869, 1870, 1871, and 1872, Under the Direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

1875-04-24

Scientific American Supplement, No. 118, April 6, 1878

One of four Scientific American journal articles published in 1878 "compiled from the Report of Prof. J. W. Powell, Geologist, in charge of the G. and G. Survey of the Territiories."

1878-04-06

Scientific American Supplement, Vol V, No. 121

One of four Scientific American journal articles published in 1878 "compiled from the Report of Prof. J. W. Powell, Geologist, in charge of the G. and G. Survey of the Territiories."

1878-04-27

Scientific American Supplement, Vol. V, No. 124

One of four Scientific American journal articles published in 1878 "compiled from the Report of Prof. J. W. Powell, Geologist, in charge of the G. and G. Survey of the Territiories."

1878-05-18

Scientific American Supplement, Vol. VI, No. 131.

One of four Scientific American journal articles published in 1878 "compiled from the Report of Prof. J. W. Powell, Geologist, in charge of the G. and G. Survey of the Territiories."

1878-07-06

Scientific American Supplement, Vol. VI., No. 135

One of four Scientific American journal articles published in 1878 "compiled from the Report of Prof. J. W. Powell, Geologist, in charge of the G. and G. Survey of the Territiories."

1878-08-03

University of Utah makes big cuts in water usage

Press Release: The University of Utah's water conservation efforts resulted in 36.6% less use in May, 2002 compared to the same month in 2001 and a decrease of 22.6% from June, 2001 to June, 2002.

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Every drop counts

A flyer that promotes the EPA's partnership program, WaterSense, whose mission is to protect the US water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services.

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USDA news release

Press Release: On June 27, 2007 Agricultural Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Mark Rey, announced the award of nearly $20 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to 36 states to fund 51 projects designed to develop...

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News - U.S. Department of the Interior

Press release: Interior Secretary Gale Norton and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. announced the award of $2.8 million in Water 2025 Challenge Grants for 11 projects in Utah and one in Idaho to help address long-term water needs in both states.

2024-04-24

Water-wise plants for Utah

A list of plants compiled by the Utah Water-Wise Plant Committee for use with its Water-Wise Plant Tagging Program.

Water Conservation Field Services Program : 2000 annual report

The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) assists water districts develop and implement water plans. This report is a summary of activities in the Upper Colorado (UC) Region during fiscal year 2000. The WCFSP has been implemented in...

2024-04-24

Backyard conservation : bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard,...

This publication contains practices used to conserve and improve natural resources on residential land. These backyard practices can improve the environment, help wildlife, and enhance homeowner enjoyment.

2024-04-24

Backyard conservation : bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard,...

This publication contains practices used to conserve and improve natural resources on residential land. These backyard practices can improve the environment, help wildlife, and enhance homeowner enjoyment.

2024-04-24