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| No. 34 |
GLEN CANYON POWER
PROJECT |
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A new plan has been
proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation to meet the fluctuating daily and
seasonal demands for electricity provided by the Glen Canyon Power
Project in Utah. Because the total yearly increase of water from
Lake Powell is limited by the Colorado River Compact, the need for
increased high flow is balanced by periods of low flow. Water is
held at a minimum flow for most of a 24-hour period and then suddenly
released to meet peak period demands. Under the proposed plan two
more turbines would be installed causing a 40 to 1 ratio between low
period and peak period flow. |
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| The present operation of
changes in the daily flow has disrupted the ecology of plants, animals,
birds, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. Erosion has increased,
destroying many beaches. A $12 million a year river running
industry will be jeopardized by the increase of peak load flow and
further disruption of the environment will result. |
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| Alternate means of meeting peak
load demands are necessary. The Federation of
Western Outdoor
Clubs opposes the amplification of peaking power production by adding
two new turbines, that would be detrimental to the environment,
disruptive to the ecology, and dangerous for recreational use.
There should be no further peak expansion of the Glen Canyon Power
Project. |
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