Hetch Hetchy Valley Response Paper

Please go through the uploaded files to have clear idea of the requirement (Rubric).

  • Summarizing Yosemite’s geologic history and relationship to Hetch Hetchy Valley;
  • Describe the history of the Hetch HetchyWater System, including, but not limited to, why the Hetchy Hetchy Dam was installed, the water distribution system, and who benefits most from water conveyed from this area;
  • Pros and cons of allowing the Hetch Hetchy Dam to remain in place;
  • Controversy surrounding removal of the Hetch Hetchy Dam; and
  • Your position on whether the Hetchy Hetchy Dam should be removed or not. Your 500±25 word paper should:
    •  Read each of the articles on the uploaded file.
    •  Provide at least two arguments supporting your position.
    •  Illustrate each argument with at least one example or explanation from the readings in this Response Paper.
    •  Organize your paper in clear, concise points separated into paragraphs.
    •  If quoting statements from articles, use APA format for citing in paper.