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Carson River (East Fork) Erosion Control – Gardnerville NV

Project type: Flood and Erosion Control, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Soil Conservation Service (SCS), Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Conservation and Public Lands, Work Relief Programs
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Description

The Civilian Conservation Corps, in conjunction with the Soil Erosion Service (SES) / Soil Conservation Service (SCS) worked to conduct erosion control work on the east fork of the Carson River. The work involved straightening sharp bends and stabilizing the riverbanks.

Source notes

"The Civilian Conservation Corps in Nevada: From Boys to Men," by Renee Corona Kolvet, Victoria Ford (page 134)

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on January 14, 2015.

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Location Info

East Fork Carson River
Gardnerville, NV

Coordinates: 38.921893, -119.731679

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