Overview of the Imperial Valley Environmental Project. [Environmental effects associated with development of geothermal resources]

Conference · Thu Apr 08 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7365274

Anspaugh, L R; Phelps, P L ^[1]

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1. eds.

The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory has been appointed by the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration to be the lead laboratory for carrying out a long-term project to acquire complete understanding of the environmental quality in the Imperial Valley of California prior to any major developments. The purpose of this project is to ensure that the development of geothermal resources proceeds on an environmentally sound basis. Consequently, the Imperial Valley Environmental Project (IVP) is committed to an intensive and comprehensive study designed to establish an environmental baseline for the Imperial Valley as well as to develop an understanding of the environmental and other effects associated with development of geothermal resources. The IVP is organized into seven main study sections, which when taken together cover all the significant issues and concerns. The sections are: Air Quality; Water Quality; Ecosystem Quality (Soil, Plants, Animals, etc.); Subsidence and Induced Seismicity; Health Effects; Socio-Economics; and an Integrated Assessment. (auth)

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7365274
• Report Number(s): UCID-17067; CONF-760450-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ECOSYSTEMS
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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Geothermal Legacy
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
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