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Draft EIS/EIR Released for the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area Resource Management Plan/General Plan; Public Meeting Scheduled
Media Contact:
Pete Lucero, (916) 978-5100, plucero@mp.usbr.gov
For Release: July 25, 2008
The Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) will hold an informational open house for all interested parties regarding the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) Resource Management Plan/General Plan (RMP/GP). A Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report Draft EIS/EIR has been prepared to describe the potential environmental impacts of the RMP/GP. Alternatives for the RMP/GP will be presented and discussed.
The RMP/GP is being developed to guide the management of natural resources and recreation at Millerton Lake. It is intended to: (1) Protect the water supply and water quality, (2) protect and enhance natural and cultural resources in the Recreation Area, and (3) provide recreational opportunities and facilities consistent with project purposes and State Parks goals.
A public meeting will be held to provide information, and receive written comments on the Draft EIS/EIR in Friant on Thursday, August 14, 2008, from 6:30-9 p.m., at the Friant Learning Center, 17200 Burroughs Avenue.
The Draft EIS/EIR was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act and is available for a 60-day public review. The document may be viewed at: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=546. If you have problems accessing the document, please contact Ms. Lynnette Wirth at 916-978-5102 or lwirth@mp.usbr.gov.
Written comments on the Draft EIS/EIR should be received by close of business Monday, September 22, 2008, and should be sent to Mr. Bob Epperson, Project Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 'N' Street, Fresno, CA 93721, faxed to 559-487-5397, or e-mailed repperson@mp.usbr.gov. For more information, Mr. Epperson may be reached at 559-269-4518. Comments may also be sent to Mr. Jess Cooper, Sector Superintendent, Millerton Lake SRA, P.O. Box 205, Friant, CA 93626, faxed to 559-822-2319, or e-mailed to jcoop@parks.ca.gov.
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