Great Divide Basin Wyoming Dome Network: A Water-Positive Solution

Great Divide Basin Wyoming Dome Network: A Water-Positive Solution

The Great Divide Basin's closed hydrology presents a unique opportunity for a sustainable 1,000-acre dome network ($2.2B/unit). Each dome would utilize geothermal-assisted climate control, advanced atmospheric water harvesters, and salt-tolerant hydroponics (barley, samphire) adapted to the basin's conditions. A 300-dome system (468 sq mi, $660B) could transform this arid region into a productive zone, generating 5,000+ MW of clean energy through solar-geothermal hybrids while producing 1M+ tons of annual crops. Innovative features like evapo-transpiration recapture (40% water efficiency gains) and self-cleaning polycarbonate would maximize sustainability. The basin's natural containment lowers infrastructure costs by 25% versus other desert sites, while its high elevation (6,500-7,500 ft) ensures optimal solar energy production, creating a model for closed-loop agriculture in arid environments.