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Epilogue

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Title Epilogue
Relation Power and the Pacific Northwest
Date 2005-04-20 to 2005-05-09
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Description Epilogue The giant Federal Columbia River Power System stands as a testimonial to the vision and talents of its planners and builders. In little more than one generation, Man has harnessed the tremendous water power of the Columbia Basin for the benefit of all. He has tamed floods, improved navigation, and turned deserts into rich farmland. Generators whirling at the great dams on the Columbia and its tributaries have poured more than a trillion kilowatt hours of energy through the...
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