1. THE EARLY HISTORY OF WATER IN THE IMPERIAL VALLEY

2. Today’s Imperial Valley
Acres and acres of fertile, productive farmland

3. Water, water and more water
And food production

4. But, has it always been that way?
Early years…dry, barren and desolate

5. Visionaries

6. (DVD has been provided)
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7. Today

8. How the Colorado River connects us

9. IID takes lead in water conservation
Ultimately, IID will conserve about
15 percent of its entitlement

10. The future of the Salton Sea

11. Impacts to wildlife species

12. Dust storm at Owens Lake
Impacts to people
Dust storm at Owens Lake

13. Sea Restoration and Renewable Energy Initiative
geothermal
ground cover for species

14. Can be sustainable for generations to come
What once was
Can be sustainable for generations to come