Bridgeman Comments On Proposed Irrigation Code
The Herald reports on the irrigation code debate from the mass meeting and outlines amendments by Martin Jackson for Sunyside and the background from Mr. Bridgeman. It cites expert contributors from federal and state agencies and notes payment terms for water rights and liens on lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
E. B. Preble
Martin Jackson
Sunnyside
Bridgeman
Elwood Mead
United States Department of Agriculture
Water rights reform debated for Yakima valley irrigation
The article outlines a proposed code to adjudicate eastern Washington water rights via state boards, limiting riparian claims to reasonable use and preventing litigation-heavy disputes. It covers storage regulation, rotation of water, and fair pricing, arguing reforms protect settlers and enable federal reclamation funding.
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M. Bieln
U.S. Reclamation Service
J. TD. Reavis
Yakima Commercial Club
Washington
Rottin
Ahtanum Creek
Benton Et al
Johncox Et al
Natchez
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Republican Party
Wenascreek
Wenus Creek
U. S
State Board
California
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MR. Bridgman
H. B. Scudder & CO
Longmire
A. Koreset CO
South Second Street
Sunnyside Canal
Geo
Jolly
Buckley
Wash
Halpern
St. T
Pierce