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Evaporation and water rights in Echo and Butter Creek
Analysis discusses evaporation losses from reservoirs in Echo area, the river’s return flow, and proposed irrigation lines. It notes measured seepage, future ditching plans near Asa Thompson’s farm, and the need for government conditions on construction funding and repayment. Credit is given to local residents and Judge Lowell, with emphasis on state-wide irrigation law and community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay Creek
Idaho
Boise River
Holbrook
Asa Thompson
Butter Creek
Yoakum
Echo
Buttercreek
T. G. Halley
Lowell
Umatilla County
Iruncation Committee
Moody
John Halley
Halley
D. W. Ross
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Morrow County
Pendleton
Umatilla