Description
Reports, research materials, legal papers, minutes, and correspondence of the Commission. Subjects include irrigation, desalting,
water resource planning, water law, and water quality.
Background
Congress passed the Water Resources Planning Act in 1965, creating a federal Water Resources Council. In 1967 they authorized
the creation of a non-federal National Water Commission to look after the long-range problems confronting the U.S. in its
effort to preserve its water resources. The Committee itself was established by Congress in September 1968 and consisted of
Charles F. Luce, Howell Appling, Jr., James R. Ellis, Roger C. Ernst, Ray K. Linsley, James E. Murphy, and Josiah Wheat.
Extent
16 Linear Feet
(34 boxes, 1 half-box, 1 flat-box)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.