Protests Over Palouse Irrigation Abandonment
Washington May 5. Senator Ankeny and Representative Jones protest the abandonment of the Palouse irrigation project urging reclamation despite costs. They claim land values after irrigation reach 400 to 500 dollars per acre and criticize delays affecting settlers. Public exhibits at the Lewis and Clark Exposition include educational displays and notable visitors.
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Government Irrigation Clash Threatens Yakima Valley
A Washington state stance supports private irrigation while opposing federal reclamation control in Yakima. Officials warn government takeover could force acquisition of private canals, build new storage, and shift land sales to fund Eastern Washington projects. The split risks halting federal irrigation plans until state and federal terms align.
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