Water resources: controversy over two forks dam

The controversy over the proposed Two Forks Dam which would be built at the confluence of the South Platte River and its major tributary, the North Fork, is discussed. Opponents to the dam believe it would create large and widespread environmental losses.

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Published in:Environment : science and policy for sustainable development 1990-05, Vol.32 (4), p.42-45
Main Author: Luecke, Daniel F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
amenagement hydraulique
barrage
calidad del agua
colorado
composicion
composition
Dams
degradation
deterioro
Environment
environnement
faune et flore sauvages
habitat
habitats
medio ambiente
ordenacion de aguas
qualite de l' eau
recursos hidricos
represas
ressource en eau
Rivers
vida silvestre
Water
water management
water quality
water resources
wildlife
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Summary:The controversy over the proposed Two Forks Dam which would be built at the confluence of the South Platte River and its major tributary, the North Fork, is discussed. Opponents to the dam believe it would create large and widespread environmental losses.
ISSN:0013-9157
1939-9154
DOI:10.1080/00139157.1990.9929964