Which western valley became the center of a famous debate between conservationists and preservationists over building a dam?
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Correct answer: Hetch Hetchy Valley
Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park became the focus of a major environmental debate. San Francisco wanted to dam it for water and power, while preservationists opposed flooding a scenic valley.
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