Canale Villoresi, Irrigation canal in Lombardy, Italy
The Villoresi Canal extends for 86 kilometers from the Ticino River near Somma Lombardo to the Adda River at Cassano d'Adda.
Engineer Eugenio Villoresi designed the waterway in 1868, invested his personal fortune in the project, and passed away in 1879 before its completion in 1890.
The waterway transformed agriculture in northern Milan, increasing wheat production from 72,000 to 112,000 tons within thirty years of operation.
The canal system features water regulation structures at Miorina dam and serves multiple municipalities for irrigation and environmental preservation purposes.
Fish populations in the canal include pike, perch, carp, and Italian barbel, requiring annual collection during autumn and winter dry periods.
Location: Lombardy
GPS coordinates: 45.66667,8.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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