There It Is—Take It! is a self-guided car audio tour along U.S. Route 395 through Owens Valley, California, examining the social, political and environmental history of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The tour illuminates how this divisive water conveyance infrastructure has impacted the people and environment of Owens Valley (called Payahüünadü by the Paiute and Shoshone)—before and after the aqueduct became operational in 1913. Stories of the aqueduct are told from multiple perspectives and viewpoints through the voices of historians, biologists, activists, Native speakers, environmentalists, litigators, LADWP employees and residents from both Los Angeles and Owens Valley to shed light on the mutual past, present, and possible future of these two intertwined California regions.

Listeners will learn about the historic drinking water source for the City of Los Angeles through this free, 90-minute downloadable audio program incorporating interviews, field recordings, music, and archival audio that educates the listener while experiencing scenic Payahüünadü firsthand. Listen to the audio tour online or download the map along with the entire program to listen while driving along U.S. Route 395.

Alabama Gates 2024 was a weekend of free community events in Lone Pine, California, November 15 – 17, 2024, commemorating the centennial of the Alabama Gates Occupation. Listen to archived panel discussions via SoundCloud and view photos of the event at this link.

This letter was sent to Harry Williams from a former Urban High School student.