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Village Leader Learns More on Direct-Use Geothermal (The Rocky Mountain Goat)

Gains knowledge on a GRC Fieldtrip to Klamath Falls, Oregon

GRC Fieldtrippers learn about raising Talapia fish using warm
geothermal waters near Klamath Falls in southern Oregon
(Photo Ian Crawford)

Got a business idea that some extra heat could help with? A CanGEA trade mission to Klamath Falls, Oregon, joining a GRC Fieldtrip from the GRC Annual Meeting in Portland, showed people the potential for the direct-use of geothermal heat that can be used in small and large scale businesses.

Silvio Gislimberti, Valemount’s Economic Development Officer, took part in the trade mission in early October. He says the situation is a little different for Klamath Falls than Valemount because they are situated on an old volcanic crater, and near-boiling water is accessible at depths as shallow as 100 meters. It is easy to find in Klamath Falls, and we still have to find it here in Valemount, and it will likely be deeper. Still, Gislimberti says he is excited about what he learned on the mission. He can’t comment any further yet, until he makes his presentation to Council at the Nov. 25th meeting.

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