
How the Bureau of Reclamation Powers the West: Colorado River Dams Explained
Clip: Season 4 Episode 10 | 2m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore how the Bureau of Reclamation shaped the West with dams that provide water and hydropower.
Explore how the Bureau of Reclamation shaped the West by managing the Colorado River. Learn how Hoover, Davis, Parker, and Imperial Dams provide water, hydropower, and stability to the region. Doug Hendrix shares how these feats of engineering continue to support cities, farms, and the Southwest’s economy.
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How the Bureau of Reclamation Powers the West: Colorado River Dams Explained
Clip: Season 4 Episode 10 | 2m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore how the Bureau of Reclamation shaped the West by managing the Colorado River. Learn how Hoover, Davis, Parker, and Imperial Dams provide water, hydropower, and stability to the region. Doug Hendrix shares how these feats of engineering continue to support cities, farms, and the Southwest’s economy.
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Clip: S4 Ep10 | 7m 52s | Discover Laughlin’s Heritage Trails with views of the Colorado River. (7m 52s)
Inside the Hoover Dam: Engineering Marvel of the American West
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Clip: S4 Ep10 | 14m 12s | Explore Hoover Dam’s history, power, and design in this look at a true engineering marvel. (14m 12s)
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