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<br />FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT <br />for the <br />Skyrocket Creek Streambank RE!habilitation Project <br />Ouray, Colorado <br /> <br />1. I have reviewed and evaluated the information presented in the environmental <br />assessment (EA) which describes the rehabilitation of a streambank on Skyrocket <br />Creek. This project entails replacing the existin~J diversion with a 30-foot-long and <br />12-foot-high stone/gravity wall. This would protect U.S. Hi'ghway 550, the <br />community's natural hot springs aquatics center, visitor center and children's <br />fishing pond, a 6-inch water line, and a 12-inch sewer collector line and manholes. <br />I have carefully considered the views of other agencies, organizations, and <br />individuals on the potential environmental effects of the proposed modification. <br /> <br />2. The possible consequences of the work described in this EA have been studied <br />with consideration given to environmental, economic, social, and engineering <br />feasibility. In evaluating the effects of the proposed rehabihtation, specific <br />attention has been given to significant environmental conditions that could <br />potentially be affected. The effects have been thoroughly coordinated with the <br />U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State Historic Preservation Officer. <br /> <br />3. Based on my review of the EA and my knowledge of the project area, I am <br />convinced that the proposed project is a logical and desirable alternative. <br />Furthermore, I have determined that the project would have no significant, long- <br />term effects on the environment and cultural resources and that the proposed <br />mitigation measures are sufficient to compensate for any potential effects. <br /> <br />4. Based on these considerations, I am convinced that there is no need to prepare <br />an environmental impact statement. Therefore, the EA and Finding of No <br />Significant Impact provide adequate environmental documentation for the <br />proposed action. <br /> <br />Date <br /> <br />Michael J. Walsh <br />Lieutenant Colonel (Pl, Corps of <br />En~lineers <br />District Engineer <br />