Geothermal Development and Resource Management in the Yakima Valley : A Guidebook for Local Governments.

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6671340· OSTI ID:6671340

Creager, Kurt

The guidebook defines the barriers to geothermal energy development at all levels of government and proposes ways to overcome these various barriers. In recognition that wholesale development of the region's geothermal resources could create a series of environmental problems and possible conflicts between groundwater users, resource management options are identified as possible ways to ensure the quality and quantity of the resource for future generations. It is important for local governments to get beyond the discussion of the merits of geothermal energy and take positive actions to develop or to encourage the development of the resource. To this end, several sources of technical and financial assistance are described. These sources of assistance can enable local governments and others to take action should they choose to do so. Even though the Yakima Valley is the setting for the analysis of local issues that could hamper geothermal development, this guidebook could be used by any locale with geothermal energy resources. The guidebook is not a scientific manual, but rather a policy document written especially for local government staff and officials who do not have technical backgrounds in geology or hydrology.

• Research Organization: Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, WA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
• DOE Contract Number: FG79-83BP39229
• OSTI ID: 6671340
• Report Number(s): DOE/BP-39229-T1; ON: DE87007806
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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