This canal is probably the dispersal route for the dead- sandy substratum. 834.1 turn left on dirt road through the citrus grove headed NE. Many depressions in the grove where water may stand. 834-3 see a large reservoir beside the road which may be a S.B. Ruth Journal 2 1969 May 9 Coachella Valley, Indio Area, Riverside Co. brading site. The pond is about 60-75 paces square and is only 100 yards or so from the canal. Probably canal water is pumped up into the reservoir. We turned around and headed back to Dillon Rd. Right next to the citrus grove is desert scrub land some Palo Verde mixed in. The Palo Verde had a very definite rough line probably from rabbits. 835-1 Back to Hwy 60 time 5:50th headed back to Indio. Problem of sympathy at this