Water has played a central role in the development of Pasadena and the West San Gabriel Valley.  Here are some articles that document the key aspects of the local quest for water and its impact on Southern California.

 
Flowing Waters, Fruitful Valley Here is a brief history of water development in the Arroyo Seco Watershed.
Founding of the Municipal Water Department This lecture recounts the long arduous campaign for the establishment of the Pasadena Water Department.
Partners Pasadena played a pivotal role in the formation of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.  This article tells that story and highlights Caltech's special contribution.
Wadsworth Fitting Name for Reservoir   This article appeared in the Pasadena Star News on January 6, 2000. That month the Board of the MWD approved a motion to name the reservoir Diamond Valley Lake and to honor Hiram Wadsworth and the original founders of MWD by naming the related pumping facility at Diamond Valley Lake the Hiram Wadsworth Pumping Plant.

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