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American canal. It conveys water from the Colorado River into the Yuma Project, the Imperial Valley, and to nine cities. It was developed during the depths of the Great Depression and constructed between 1935 and 1939. The All-American Canal (AAC) System was authorized by the US Congress in 1928 as part of the Boulder Canyon Project Act. The canal was completed in 1940, to replace a previous canal which served the same function, but traveled partly through Mexico (hence the name of the All American). Because its main canal and levees were located in Mexico, giving Imperial Valley little security in its water supply or against flooding, the IID realized the need for an "All-American Canal" north of the international border. Rainfall is scarce in the desert region at less than three inches per year and groundwater is of little value. This 80-mile-long canal brings water from the Colorado River to the citizens and agricultural industry of the Imperial Valley. Sep 15, 2014 ยท As one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, the Imperial Valley receives its water from the Colorado River via the All-American Canal. Each state link will take you to a page with information about canal history, a map of the canals, a list of groups and organizations that are working to preserve and protect our historic canals, and our canal index pages which is an ongoing project to document canal sites. . The All-American Canal is an 82-mile-long (132 km) aqueduct, located in southeastern California. The All-American Canal System, located in the southeastern corner of California, consists of the Imperial Diversion Dam and Desilting Works, the 80-mile All-American Canal, the 123-mile Coachella Canal, and appurtenant structures. ykc hhjqvap pjslgnb mqk vekohf xxzovq uhsfhv tbopjo cqryat tzyyl