The California Water Wars literally changed the course of history for the entire state. The Owens Valley was a lush, fertile area, fed by the Owens Lake until the syndicate from Los Angeles devised a plan to create the future of a metropolis while destroying this part of the state. Let’s get into it! #WaterWars #CaliforniaWaterWars #LosAngeles #Mulholland #MosesSherman #WilliamMulholland #OwensValley #OwensLake #LAInAMinute #water #laaqueduct | L.A. in a Minute
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