Recreation and hydropower: A partnership deserving attention
Journal Article
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· Hydro Review; (United States)
OSTI ID:5590750
- EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Lafayette, CA (United States)
Recreation is an important consideration in hydroelectric project planning and licensing from both the regulatory and public relations perspectives. During licensing and relicensing, an applicant is required to address recreation issues, and may need to provide recreational opportunities as part of the hydro project. The developer or owner with a thorough understanding of recreational uses and opportunities at a project is in a better position to meet these requirements, and thus to ensure a balance between hydropower production and use of the non-power resources at the site. Addressing recreational issues is also a good way to gain public support for a project. Many people correlate the value of hydro projects with recreation opportunities at the site. Therefore, when recreation issues are treated as a meaningful part of project planning, there is an opportunity to develop public support. In order for applicants to select appropriate recreation plans and demonstrate equal consideration for power production and non-power values, a comprehensive planning approach that begins early in the licensing process is needed.
- OSTI ID:
- 5590750
- Journal Information:
- Hydro Review; (United States), Journal Name: Hydro Review; (United States) Vol. 10:2; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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