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Nov 1976
Water Conflicts in Western Coal Development
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 102, Issue 2
Abstract
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.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 102 • Issue 2 • November 1976
Pages: 327 - 339
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Theodore T. Williams, F.ASCE
Prof. and Head, Dept. of Civ. Engrg. and Engrg. Mechanics, Montana State Univ., Bozeman, Mont
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