News Release: Lake Tahoe Dam Holds 100th Anniversary Celebration
From the Bureau of Reclamation:
“The Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and the Truckee Carson Irrigation District, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the completion of Lake Tahoe Dam with a ceremony held at the dam at noon on Friday, Aug. 30.
“The celebration began with welcoming remarks by Kenneth Parr, Reclamation; Cindy Gustafson, Tahoe City Public Utility District; and Herman Fillmore, Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. A Tribal Invocation was given by Washoe Tribal member Melba Rakow.
“Speakers included Pablo Arroyave, Reclamation; California Assemblyman Brian Dahle; Lucas Ingvoldstad, representing Nevada Senator Harry Reid; Rocklund “Rocky” Deal, representing California Congressman Tom McClintock; Steve Davey, representing California State Senator Ted Gaines; Brian Barton, California State Parks; Elwood Lowery, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Mike Carrigan, Truckee Meadows Water Authority; and Ernest Schank, Truckee Carson Irrigation District.”
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