Remarks of Hon. Dennis M. Willis, Senator eleventh district, before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary of the two houses of the legislature of West Virginia on the hearing of the Water Power Bill, April 4, 1927.

Creator Personal:

Williams, Dennis M., 1871-

Title:

Remarks of Hon. Dennis M. Willis, Senator eleventh district, before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary of the two houses of the legislature of West Virginia on the hearing of the Water Power Bill, April 4, 1927.

Call Number:

P576

Date:

1927

Description:

Pamphlet. Discusses a proposed policy for the development and availability of water power. Explains the potential of each state as a water power resource, as well as the economic feasibility of water power versus electrical energy. Reports West Virginia's current water power status and the need to ensure that the state would directly benefit from the development of water power. Sets forth the importance of West Virginia's geological survey in deciding this legislation and details the proposed policy.

Subject Topical:

Hydroelectric power plants--West Virginia., Water-power--West Virginia., Water--Law and legislation--West Virginia.