What are the environmental impacts associated with energy development and how can they be mitigated?
It is not currently possible to produce energy at a commercial scale without some impacts to the environment; however, by careful planning, understanding of potential impacts and appropriate mitigation measures, and adherence to sound environmental practices throughout all phases of energy production, many negative environmental impacts associated with energy development can be reduced or avoided. The TEEIC Web site is intended to provide tribes with information about energy resource development and associated environmental impacts and mitigation measures; guidance for conducting site-specific environmental analyses and developing monitoring programs; and other information to help tribes ensure that energy development on tribal lands is conducted in an environmentally responsible manner.
