<p>Sara McFarland, research librarian at the Cimarron Public Library, shares memories about her family’s ranch located along the arkansas river and the impact of ditch irrigation.</p>

Sara McFarland, research librarian at the Cimarron Public Library, shares memories about her family’s ranch located along the arkansas river and the impact of ditch irrigation.

Episode 4: Ditch Irrigation and the Soule Canal

The Arkansas River runs across four states and stretches 1,469 miles. In Southwest Kansas, the river has impacted political, economic, and environmental conditions in a distinctive way.

Recognizing the importance of the Arkansas River, the City of Dodge City, Main Street Dodge City, and Dodge City Community College have partnered to bring together the Cultural Currents project to kick off during Dodge City Days. Cultural Currents is 12 episode podcast series examining the Arkansas River in Southwest Kansas - its past, present, and future - including its impact on the area from multiple perspectives. Funded by Humanities Kansas.

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The Arkansas River runs across four states and stretches 1,469 miles. In Southwest Kansas, the river has impacted political, economic, and environmental conditions in a distinctive way. Recognizing the importance of the Arkansas River, the City of Dodge City, Main Street Dodge City, and Dodge City Community College have partnered to bring together the Cultural Currents project to kick off during Dodge City Days. Cultural Currents is 12 episode podcast series examining the Arkansas River in Southwest Kansas - its past, present, and future - including its impact on the area from multiple perspectives. Funded by Humanities Kansas.

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Episode 4: Ditch Irrigation and the Soule Canal

Episode 4: Ditch Irrigation and the Soule Canal