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The Return of Tulare Lake: Addressing Historic Flooding in California’s Central Valley

Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, has reemerged in California’s San Joaquin Valley due to record rainfall and snowmelt. Despite modern water infrastructure, the lake’s resurgence highlights the challenges of managing extreme water events. With nearby communities like Corcoran already impacted, the focus now turns to flood mitigation and long-term solutions.

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