WSP04977

• File Number: 8543.400
• Description: Projects in the Closed Basin Division - Reports
• State: CO
• Basin: Rio Grande
• Water Division: 3
• Date: 3/1/1985
• Title: Draft Environmental Assessment
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: EIS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Purpose and Need. ......
A. Introduction. ........
ij. Purpose and need for action . . .
II. Alternatives Including Proposed Plan .
A. Proposed plan ...... .
B. Purchase of water right only. . .
C. Alternative sources of water. .
1. Use of salvaged project water .
2. Other lands with water rights .
D. No action . . . . . . . . . . . .
III. Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
A. Physical features ....... ..
1. Location and climate . . . . .. .
2. Geology, soils, and minerals . .
3. Hydrology, water rights, and operation and
maintenance (O&M) aspects .... . . .
B. Vegetation, livestock use, and wildlife
1. Vegetation"..... ....."
2. Wildlife. .. .. ....."
3. Federally listed threatened or
endangered (T or E) species . . .
C. Flood plain management and protection of wetlands
D. Cultural resources .. ..... .
E. Socioeconomic and visual aspects .
F. Mi tigation aspects . . . . .. ..
G. Unavoidable adverse effects .
H. Summary. ...... .
IV. Consultation and Coordination . .
V. References. . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX A - HABITAT QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF LILLPOP TRACT

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