1. The Importance of a Steam Power Plant in Central Valley Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0039 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Importance of a Steam Power Plant in Central Valley Date: 1949-10-17 Creator: unknown Topic: Water resources development Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is a speech by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas about the importance of water and power in the Central Valley project in California. She emphasizes the need for full development and public benefit, and criticizes those who talk about it but do not act. She discusses the rapid growth of California's population and the necessity of water and power for future prosperity. The Democratic Party's platform on water and power resources is also highlighted."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0039_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of a Steam Power Plant in Central Valley")