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Imperial Irrigation District company history timeline

1928

How it all got started… The 1928 passage of the Boulder Canyon Project Act was the springboard for hydroelectric power in the Coachella and Imperial valleys.

1929

The 1929 California Limitation Act limits California's annual consumptive usage to 4.4 MAF, plus not more than one-half of any excess or surplus water not apportioned by the compact.

1931

Seven-Party Agreement The 1931 California Seven-Party Agreement states that the Palo Verde Irrigation District, the Imperial Irrigation District, the Yuma Project and lands in Imperial and Coachella valleys are to be served by the All-American Canal.

1934

According to the terms of a 1934 agreement between Imperial and Coachella, Imperial Irrigation District was given first right to deliver water through the All-American Canal and a 99 year lease on whatever power rights Coachella might have on the canal.

1942

Since 1942, water has been diverted at Imperial Dam on the Colorado River through the 80-mile-long All-American Canal, all of which the district now operates and maintains.

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1911
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