Question

In the 1990s, a court ruling forced LA Power and Water to return in-stream flow to the Owens River. What were two effects from this ruling? 0

a.Colorado River habitat restoration and dust reduction for Lone Pine and Bishop residents
b.A new dam along the Colorado River and dust reduction for Lone Pine and Bishop residents
c.Owens River habitat restoration and dust reduction for Lone Pine and Bishop residents
d.A new dam along the Owens River and dust reduction for Lone Pine and Bishop residents
e.A new dam along the Owens River and subsequent habitat restoration

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Owens River habitat restoration and dust reduction for Lone Pine and Bishop residents.

Explanation:

• The river a river located on the eastern side of California and drains into the Owens Valley. An arid basin in the Sierra Nevada and the white mountains.

• In the early 1990s, the Owens rover was the target of the water wars were fought by the city of Los Angeles and the people of the valley. Since in 1913, the rover had diverted to the LA  causing the drying of the valley economy and Owens lake.

• In 12006, the LA department of water restored only 5% of the aquisit of the flow of the river by the court's order that led to the habitat restoration and reduction in the lone pine.