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Western Expanses

Western Expanses

Written by: Brody Wilson
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 We explore how the development of The West occurred and how it affects our lives today.Brody Wilson Social Sciences
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  • Gunnison Tunnel Episode 4 - Putting Water to the Land

    Gunnison Tunnel Episode 4 - Putting Water to the Land
    May 13 2024

    Part 4

    Based on an interview with Uncompahgre Valley Water Users General Manager, Steve Pope, we learn all about the distribution system that distributes Gunnison Tunnel water across 84,000 acres, and how the system is operated today, including key aspects of the projects water rights.

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    1 hr
  • Gunnison Tunnel Episode 3 - How to Build a Tunnel

    Gunnison Tunnel Episode 3 - How to Build a Tunnel
    May 13 2024

    Part 3

    In this episode we go deep on how the tunnel was actually constructed, the incredible engineering, and tenacious work of the builders. We cover the grand opening of the tunnel, and uncover the cause of the tunnel's deadliest accident that killed 9 tunnel workers, AFTER the grand opening.


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    56 mins
  • Gunnison Tunnel Episode 2 - A leap of Faith. Immigrants Journey to the Gunnison Tunnel

    Gunnison Tunnel Episode 2 - A leap of Faith. Immigrants Journey to the Gunnison Tunnel
    May 13 2024

    Part 2

    In this episode we cover the initial lobbying and approval of the tunnel, it's initial failed starts, the beginning of construction, and one of the tunnels deadliest accidents.


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    1 hr
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