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<br />t\~,,~~- <br />c.).J_v.;J <br /> <br />.. <br /> <br />GENERAL SEITING: <br /> <br />The proposed SRMA involves lands located within a corridor approximately '/2 mile each side of <br />the Colorado River from approximately 7 Y2 miles upstream of Kremmling, downstream to State <br />Bridge. The RMP provides additional descriptive information on the physical and social <br />resources of the Area, as well as the SRMA. <br /> <br />CRITICAL ELEMENTS <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE <br /> <br />Affected Environment: <br />The existing and proposed SRMA expansion are primarily used by, and located adjacent 10 lands <br />owned by nonminority populations and higher income populations. These owner and user <br />populations include ranchers, wealthy property owners, outdoor enthusiasts and boating <br />recreationists. <br /> <br />Environmental Consequences of Proposed Action: <br />Management Prescription #I,2,3,and 4 (Boundary Adjustment, Identifying Land Use Priorities, <br />NSO for oil and gas leasing, LandlMineral Withdrawal): None of the proposed Management <br />Prescriptions would have a disproportionate impact on racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic groups <br /> <br />INVASIVE, NONNATIVE SPECIES <br /> <br />Affected Environment: <br />Canada thistle, a very common noxious weed, is found within the river corridor. Canada thistle <br />is not a State listed species requiring mandatory control. Tamarisk, an invasive tree, has not yet <br />been discovered within the river corridor above State Bridge, but is found further downstream, <br />outside the Field Office boundary, near Bums. The BLM has an active noxious weed control <br />program and would pursue treatment and eradication of any noxious weed populations which <br />become established in the proposed SRMA. <br /> <br />Environmental Consequences of Proposed Action: <br />Management Prescription #1,2.3, and 4 (Boundary Adjustment, Identifying Land Use Priorities, <br />NSO for oil and gas leasing, Land/Mineral Withdrawal): None of the proposed Management <br />Prescriptions would have an. impact on the spread or management of invasive, nonnative species. <br /> <br />AIR QUALITY <br /> <br />Affected Environment: <br />The SRMA is located within the Middle Park Area. The Kremmling Resource Management <br />Plan describes the air quality in the area, which is generally good. Since the completion of the <br />plan, the tepee burner has been removed from Kremmling and fewer [Own residents are using <br />wood stoves. <br /> <br />Environmental Consequences of Proposed Action: <br /> <br />10 <br />