Geothermal Planning: A Tale of Two Counties
- Key words
- Direct Use; Brine Technology; USA; California; Imperial Valley; Temperatures; Salinity; Agriculture; Reinjection; Efficiency
- Location
- Imperial County, California; Imperial Valley; Lake County, California; The Geysers, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1982
- Session
- Social aspects; Public outreach; Environmental aspects; Laws
- Language
- English
Abstract
This paper examines the diverse settings, community concerns and planning procedures pertaining to geothermal development in Imperial and Lake Counties. The Imperial County planning process has predictably emphasized protection of its agricultural base. With fewer environmental problems, more comprehensive advance planning and fewer agencies, geothermal development has generally proceeded smoothly except when agricultural or recreational interests are threatened. Lake County development reflects the area's greater environmental sensitivity, conflicting land uses and advanced environmental mitigation practices have accompanies development.
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