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Water Conflicts in Western Coal Development
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.
Water Conflicts in Western Coal Development
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.
Water Conflicts in Western Coal Development
Williams, Theodore T. (author)
Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division ; 102 ; 327-339
2021-01-01
131976-01-01 pages
Article (Journal)
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