An overview of river-basin assessment techniques in an energy-impacted region: Yampa River Basin, Colorado and Wyoming

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Water Supply Management; (United States)

OSTI ID:5488263

Steele, T D

Economic projections of direct and indirect effects of coal resource development were used to anticipate the types and forms of waste residuals that need to be assimilated into the environment in the energy-impacted Yampa River basin in Colorado and Wyoming. Based on these projections, several physical modeling techniques and assessment methods were used to evaluate the effects of these changes on the environment. Projected increased water uses were examined, and methods of meeting increased needs within existing use patterns and other institutional constraints were determined. Possible benefits of combining economic projections with a range of hydrologic studies were demonstrated. (1 diagram, 6 graphs, 6 maps, 29 references, 2 tables)

• Research Organization: USGS
• OSTI ID: 5488263
• Journal Information: Water Supply Management; (United States), Journal Name: Water Supply Management; (United States) Vol. 3:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
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FOSSIL FUELS
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