Imperial Canal

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Imperial Canal has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). The canal and its silt-clogging/bypass failure are central to how the Colorado River was diverted and the Salton Sea formed.

The canal and its silt-clogging/bypass failure are central to how the Colorado River was diverted and the Salton Sea formed.

Imperial Canal at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know
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Who talks about Imperial Canal on podcasts?

Josh Clark brought up Imperial Canal; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.

What is Imperial Canal mentioned alongside?

Influenced by: Colorado River