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... result , " the ecology of the northern lakes may be trans- formed by sea water invasion . This would jeopardize existing and planned reclamation projects and would also lead to increased sea - water seepage into the northern Delta ...
... result , " the ecology of the northern lakes may be trans- formed by sea water invasion . This would jeopardize existing and planned reclamation projects and would also lead to increased sea - water seepage into the northern Delta ...
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... result , the area treated with insecticides is constantly invaded by flies from other areas . In such conditions , the program , like others of its type , would ap- pear doomed . Meanwhile , the constant spraying has caused considerable ...
... result , the area treated with insecticides is constantly invaded by flies from other areas . In such conditions , the program , like others of its type , would ap- pear doomed . Meanwhile , the constant spraying has caused considerable ...
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... result , some feeder springs have dried up and riv- ers have ceased to flow . That trend will undoubtedly get worse unless action is taken soon . If it is not , less water will be available for the furrows and their maintenance will ...
... result , some feeder springs have dried up and riv- ers have ceased to flow . That trend will undoubtedly get worse unless action is taken soon . If it is not , less water will be available for the furrows and their maintenance will ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Problems of Resettlement | 17 |
Management and MaintenancePerennial Problems | 163 |
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