Date of Award
5-30-2014
Document Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S. in Geographic Information Science
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Geography and the Environment
Keywords
Susitna-Watana hydroelectric project, Alaska Energy Authority, Hydropower dam, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Abstract
In 2014, the Alaska Energy Authority is preparing to construct a hydropower dam on Alaska's Susitna River, known as the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. Changes to water levels, sediment content, and flow rates are likely to affect the river itself and the salmon that are sustained by the Susitna ecosystem. The potential geomorphological and biological impacts of the dam as they could affect activity in the local communities are studied using currently available data. GIS tools are applied to identify areas of reservoir fill, risk of erosion, and endangerment of salmon habitat; then compare these impact areas to areas used by residents. The study intends to provide a local context whereby Alaskans can understand impacts surrounding the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project.
Copyright Date
5-30-2014
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Megan Ross
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
43 pgs
File Size
1.6 MB
Recommended Citation
Ross, Megan, "Potential Impacts to Resident Populations, Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project" (2014). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 57.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/57