8215

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 8215
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Title: Final Environmental Assessment
• USFW Year: 1997.
• USFW - Doc Type: Management and Control of Noonative Fish Species in Floodplain Ponds of the Upper Colorado and Gunnison Rivers.
• Copyright Material: NO

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Topic Pica e
E. Alternative 5 - Fill Gravel-Pit Ponds Upon
Completion of Gravel Mining Operations 7
III. DESCRIPTION OF PRESENT ENVIRONMENT 8
A. Overview of Project Area 8
6. Vegetation and Land Use 9
C. Fish and Wildlife Resources 10
D. Endangered Species 11 -_-
E. Historic and Cultural Resources 11
F. Socio-Economic Factors 12
G. Indian Trust Assets 13
H. Environmental Justice 14
IV. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES AND
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE 14
A. Alternative 1 - No Action 14
8. Alternative 2 - Mechanical or Chemical Control
of Nonnative Fish Species 15
C. Alternative 3 - Install Mechanical Devices in
Outlets of Ponds of the Floodplain to Prevent
Chronic Escapement of Nonnative Fish Species 21
D. Alternative 4 - Slope the Bottom of Ponds in
the Floodplain and Reconnect the Ponds with
the Rivers 22
E. Alternative 5 - Fill Gravel-Pit Ponds Upon
Completion of Gravel Mining Operations 24
D. Preferred Alternative and Environmental
Commitments 25
VI. CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION 26
A. Public Scoping 26
B. Individuals or Organizations Contacted 27
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