Owens Lake Re-irrigation is a photograph by Jim West which was uploaded on June 28th, 2016.
Title
Owens Lake Re-irrigation
Artist
Jim West
Medium
Photograph
Description
Re-irrigation of Owens lake, California, USA. Over 100 years ago, the lake was drained by the Owens river aqueduct to supply water to growing cities such as Los Angeles. The lake was completely dried up by 1936. Since then, the dry alkaline sediment of the lake bed has caused sandstorms of carcinogenic particles that pose a health hazard to surrounding areas. In an effort to mitigate the damage, a system of pipes and pumps (pictured) to re-water part of the lake has been installed.
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June 28th, 2016
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