1.  You believe that "the highest possible use which could be made of Hetch hetchy would be to supply pure water to a great center of population".  (the City of San Francisco).

2.  One of the chief proponents of your point of view is the Governor of Pennsylvania, Gifford Pinchot.  He is also a respected environmentalist.

3.  You acknowledge the wilderness qualities of Hetch Hetchy, but in this case we must place the material needs of the people of San Francisco first.  In fact, some, including geologist Andrew Lawson (who named the San Andreas fault), believe that "the lake which will be created ... will be but a restoration on a large scale of a lake which once existed there [after glacial deposition].  The new lake will seem very natural in its mountain setting."

4.  You base your arguments for the reservoir on the "wise-use" policy of conservation.  According to this policy, "every part of the land and its resources must be put to that use which will serve the most people."  and more needy will benefit from this water than those few who want "solitary loneliness" and "the mere scenic value of the mountains."

5.  You may want to suggest that roads and trails be built by the city and donated to the Unite States for recreation.

6.  You may want to suggest the development of electric power for municipal and commercial use to reduce fuel oil consumption.  You might want to insist that the water or power not be available for resale to allow private parties to "profit" on this natural resource.