Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.
Contents:
List of illustrations -- Preface -- A river in peril -- River of the west -- The river that was -- Furrows in the ground -- Seeking a major reservoir for Texas -- A barren river no more -- A water compact is ratified -- A fiend unleashed -- A water pirate alleged -- A forest too great -- A diminishing supply -- Struggling species, clashing stakeholders -- A salty potion -- Requiem or hope.
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