Description of Imperial Valley, California for the assessment of impacts of geothermal energy development

Technical Report · Thu Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7257593· OSTI ID:7257593

Layton, D; Ermak, D

Impending geothermal development in the Imperial Valley of California has raised concern over the possible impacts of such development. As an initial step in impact assessment of geothermal projects, relevant features of the valley's physical and human environments are described. Particular attention is placed on features that may either influence development or be affected by it. Major areas of consideration include the valley's physical resources (i.e., land, air, water, and biological resources), economic, fiscal, and social characteristics of Imperial County, and geothermal laws.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7257593
• Report Number(s): UCRL-52121
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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