Tulare Lake: The remarkable return of California’s lost river

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Once a majestic expanse spanning the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Tulare Lake stood as a testament to nature’s grandeur. Yet, over a century ago, the greed of settlers drained its waters, transforming its fertile basin into arable farmland. It vanished but reemerges from the annals of history, stirring both awe and anguish.nourishing the land and its inhabitants. Its demise was a slow erosion, a casualty of ‘reclamation’ efforts driven by colonial ambitions.

For others, particularly farmworkers and landowners, the resurgence has brought hardship, with flooding wreaking havoc on lives and livelihoods. As efforts to drain the lake once more loom on the horizon, questions arise about the future of Tulare Lake. With climate change looming large, this natural wonder may become more unpredictable, challenging notions of permanence and progress.

 

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