The impact of energy development in the Tongue River Basin, southeastern Montana

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Water Resour. Bull.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.1982.tb00099.x· OSTI ID:5573654

Hickcox, D H

Southeastern Montana's Tongue River basin is experiencing rapid development of its extensive coal deposits. This development has a significant impact on the basin's hydrologic systems. Ground water flow is disrupted by mining and its quality degraded. Mine mouth conversion of the coal involves consumption of large amounts of water at the expense of downstream users, creating several water conflicts. Allocation of Tongue River water has favored agricultural users, and reallocation is difficult.

• Research Organization: Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Delaware
• OSTI ID: 5573654
• Journal Information: Water Resour. Bull.; (United States), Vol. 18:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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THERMAL POWER PLANTS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FEDERAL REGION VIII
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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