Water Conflicts in Western Coal Development

Autor:	Theodore T. Williams
Rok vydání:	1976
Předmět:	Hydrology business.industry Water storage Coal mining Water resources Water conservation Surface mining Environmental protection Environmental science Coal business Surface water Water use Water Science and Technology Civil and Structural Engineering
Zdroj:	Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division. 102:327-339
ISSN:	2690-4020 0145-0743
Popis:	Coal development is increasing rapidly in the Northern Great Plains. Strip mining in the Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming Fort Union region may reach 977,000,000 tons/yr by 2000. Water requirements for surface strip mining are negligible, but significant quantities are required for conversion processes. Using the fastest rate of production currently projected, a total of 800,400 acre-ft a year could be needed. This much water is available in the region, but major conflicts exist: New storage reservoirs may be required to provide the water when needed; possible agricultural development may need all the water that can be made available; fish and wildlife needs, recreation uses, and environmental preservation may preclude development.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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