Draft Environmental Assessment Exchange of Federal and Private Lands Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea Project
Abstract
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and implementing regulations, this Environment Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Federal and Private Land Exchange proposal located at Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea Project in North Dakota. The purpose of this action is to provide cohesive habitat for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, threatened and endangered species, and resident wildlife and to promote compatible public use and recreation, including hunting, ice fishing, wildlife observation, and photography. In addition this exchange would provide an opportunity to greatly improve the NWR boundary for management purposes and to address public and private access issues. Two alternatives were considered: Alternative 1: No Action and Alternative 2: Land Exchange. No other alternatives were considered for this project because no other alternative would meet project goals and objectives of the proposal. The preferred alternative (2) consists of exchanging two small Corps-owned parcels, totaling approximately 11.4 acres, with two small, privately-owned parcels, totaling approximately 5.9 acres. This EA was used to determine whether the proposed action would require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. All environmental, social, and economic factors relevant to the proposal were considered in this EA. No significant adverse impacts to these resources would be expected to occur. The proposed action would be in compliance with applicable environmental statutes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA619576
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers