“We are finally able to tie the two most important parts of the park together — the Main Post and Crissy Field.”

Draining Hetch Hetchy could open up a new outdoor destination in Yosemite. But should we do it? Nearly 100 years ago the valley was dammed and flooded, but the prospect of draining the reservoir continues to inspire romantic ideas about its potential. If we could return Hetch Hetchy to a more natural state, would we be clearing a path for the emergence of Yosemite Valley 2.0? Today, Hetch Hetchy Reservoir covers more than 1,900 acres inside the valley and feeds a water supply serving roughly 2.7 million people in the Bay Area. Recreation around the reservoir is restricted to mainly hiking and backcountry camping. San Francisco city officials maintain that draining the reservoir is a terrible idea and could threaten the Bay Area’s water supply.

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