“Today, the runoff from rain and snow that falls on the Salt and Verde watersheds flows down creeks and rivers to collect in the lakes and reservoirs behind our dams. The water collected then travels through 131 miles of SRP’s canal system before being delivered to farmers, homeowners and partnering municipal water treatment plants."According to SRP “Also by 1917, the Association had assumed full responsibility of the Salt River Project. Water was delivered to 4,800 Valley customers and power from Theodore Roosevelt Dam's hydroelectric facilities was sold on a wholesale basis to 49 customers. Arizona and the Salt River Valley would continue to grow.” For more information about SRP and their history visit http://www.srpnet.com/about/history/water.aspx.
This is a wonderful exhibition for all ages offering an interesting look at our history, SRP, and water conservation. This fascinating exhibition will be on view through February 28, 2015. The Gallery @ Scottsdale Civic Center Library is a beautiful 2500 square foot gallery space in that Scottsdale Public Arts manages, offering “engaging artistic, visual, and educational experiences to the public—building community through free, accessible, quality exhibitions.”
The Gallery @ Scottsdale Civic Center Library is located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Be sure to visit the Scottsdale Public Arts website for further information about their temporary art projects held throughout Scottsdale: http://scottsdalepublicart.org/temporary-art/exhibitions/the-long-journey-how-srp-delivers-water-to-the-valley or contact Scottsdale Public Art Collections and Exhibition Manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
