Figure 62. The environmental dilema


  • Fishmeal plants develop in clusters usually away from civilization
  • Workers move to the area to be near work
  • Service oriented industry develops
  • The location develops into a city
  • More people require more services
  • Schools, edical facilities, housing, recreation and shopping develop
  • The population becomes less dependent upon the fishmeal factories
  • Population expansion encroaches on the fishmeal factories
  • Conflict develops, complaints about smell, water discharge, noise start
  • Government regulation come
  • Smaller plants can't meet regulations
  • Regulations continue to become more strict requiring more and more treatment
  • The more progressive companies will continue to meet or exceed the government requirements
  • The cities will become more developed and prosper attracting more people
  • The cycle continues