Northern Great Plains Resources Program. Effects of coal development in the Northern Great Plains

Book · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7361854

The purpose of the report is to provide information that will be useful in developing a perspective of the issues and consequences of expanded development of coal in the region. The participating states and Federal agencies include Montana, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Interior. Specific subject areas covered are regional geology; mineral resources; water; atmospheric aspects; surface resources; social, economic, and cultural aspects; and national energy considerations. Included in the package but bound separately are the following reports: ''Declaration of Indian Rights to the Natural Resources in the Northern Great Plains'' prepared by the member tribes in the Native American Natural Resources Development Federation of the Northern Great Plains; (2) ''Rehabilitation Potentials and Limitations of Surface-Mined Land in the Northern Great Plains'' by Paul E. Packer, USDA Forest Service, and (3) ''Possible Development of Water from Madison Group and Associated Rock in Powder River Basin, Montana--Wyoming'' by Frank E. Swenson, U.S. Geological Survey. Numerous maps are also included as part of the package. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7361854
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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