Title
Integrated Water Resources Management: Principles for Coordination in the Coal River Watershed, West Virginia
Date of Award
8-11-2011
Document Type
Capstone Project
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Department
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Advisor
Stephanie Grand
Keywords
IWRM, MTR mining, Mountaintop removal
Abstract
Mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining has had a significant influence on the water sources within the Coal River watershed of West Virginia. Using an approach such as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) may improve management for the long-term protection and sustainability of the Coal River watersheds water resources. This Capstone project analyzes current site-specific information related to water quality and quantity and the impacts of MTR in the region, reviews current management challenges, and identifies key stakeholders to be included in IWRM planning. This information provided a foundation for the development of a preliminary IWRM coordination plan for the Coal River watershed based on IWRM principles and guidelines. It is hoped that this preliminary plan will contribute to the development of a final coordinated IWRM plan.
Recommended Citation
Stearns, Jessica, "Integrated Water Resources Management: Principles for Coordination in the Coal River Watershed, West Virginia" (2011). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 125.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/125
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.