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The North Platte River that flows through a portion of Platte County, Wyoming, lent its name to the new county carved from Laramie County in 1911. Prior to the late 1800s, with the exception of Native Americans, trappers, and some ranchers, few people chose to remain in the territory. Travelers who crossed the windswept prairies followed trails headed for the lush farmlands of Oregon or the goldfields of California and the Black Hills. In 1883,
...3) Last ditch
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Caught dead in Wyoming volume 4
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"A man in a wheelchair goes missing in rough country in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming. Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher and KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik immediately join the search organized by local rancher Thomas Burrell. But soon they're on a search of a different kind - a search for the truth. It takes them deep into the intricacies of the community served by the Red Sail Ditch - the irrigation system that could make a ranch viable or worthless. They...
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This complete handbook is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to buy or install a small-scale irrigation system for the lawn, garden, or backyard. Covers everything from sprinklers and soaker hoses to overhead irrigation and gravity distribution systems.
Author R. Dodge Woodson is a long-time gardener and master plumber. He is the author of a number of how-to books, including Storey's Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden. He lives in Maine.
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5) Powell
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Compares photographs of contemporary Powell, Wyoming, with historical photographs of Powell, Wyoming.
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"Are you looking for ways to save water -- or money? This accessible guide by Laura Allen, founder of Greywater Action, explains how to use water smartly and efficiently, increasing supply, saving money, reducing wear on your septic system, and fulfilling your home and garden needs. She describes proven conservation techniques, explains how to create a water-wise landscape, and provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up a waterless...
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An irrigation system is an arrangement of canals and conduits that bring water to crops that need it. Even the earliest civilizations found ways to irrigate their crops with water from nearby rivers. In time, simple canals gave way to more advanced technology, leading to today's massive irrigation systems. In this book, readers will explore essential STEM topics while learning the fascinating history behind irrigation systems, including their different...
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"When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard...
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The book covers the Importance of irrigation, Role of Irrigation and its Impact on Agriculture. Weakness of Irrigation and Need for Minor Irrigation is also covered in this book.. The book also covers Research Methodology and Method of Investigation. It covers the Irrigation Development in India in Ancient Period and Mughal Period too.
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This antiquarian book contains complete working instructions for the Weir Direct-Acting Feed Pump. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this wonderful text will be of much value to those with an interest in this iconic piece of machinery. It is certainly not to be missed by discerning collectors of antiquarian engineering literature.
17) Agricultural Irrigation: With Information on Water Quantities, Sewage, Reservoirs and Various Me
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This volume offers a detailed treatise on agricultural irrigation, including information on water quantities, sewage, reservoirs, and various methods of irrigation. A thorough text complete with useful tables and a wealth of helpful and practicable information, this antique volume will be a useful tool for modern farmers and others with an interest in irrigation.
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'Irrigation',
'Water may act as Manure',
'Amount...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAX0208 - ACTIVIDADES AUXILIARES EN AGRICULTURA". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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This volume contains a detailed guide to wells and well sinking, with a wealth of detailed Information on obtaining and managing a small water supply. Written in clear, concise language and full of helpful, practicable information, this text constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in owning a small well, and will make for a great addition to collections of allied literature.
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Save thousands of gallons of water annually and have a beautiful yard no matter the weather by capturing and reusing water from sinks, showers, and washing machines. This empowering and easy-to-use manual offers practical, long-term strategies for water management, with easy, do-it-yourself instructions and step-by-step photography to guide you through construction and installing a variety of systems throughout your house and garden.--COVER.
