Economic feasibility of upper-stream storage on the Humboldt River watershed
Scope and Contents
This was a report to the Upper-Humboldt River Water Storage Committee to provide information regarding the economic feasibility of implementing the Army Engineers' proposed flood control and irrigation project of 1948 which was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1950. Included is a summary of the Engineers' report, analysis of costs and benefits, possible sources of funds to pay the local share of the project, and appraisal of the proposed project.
Dates
- 1958
Creator
- Couston, John W. (Person)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Consulting agricultural economist in the Agricultural Economics Department of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (33 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A report to the Upper-Humboldt River Water Storage Committee to provide information regarding the economic feasibility of implementing the Army Engineers' proposed flood control and irrigation project of 1948 which was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1950.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Report, Mrs. Lou Wright, Elko, NV 89801, Donation. 90-78
Creator
- Couston, John W. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Economic feasibility of upper-stream storage on the Humboldt River watershed
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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