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Reclamation Releases the Final Environmental Assessment for Piping the Minnesota Canal Extension Ditch

Media Contact: Terry Stroh, 970-248-0608, tstroh@usbr.gov
Justyn Hock, 970-248-0625, jhock@usbr.gov

For Release: September 12, 2014

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Reclamation announced today that it has released a final environmental assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for piping Minnesota Canal and Reservoir Company’s extension ditch located in Delta County, Colo. The project involves replacing approximately 3.8 miles of unlined earthen canal with buried water pipeline. The purpose of the project is to improve the efficiency of water delivery to canal users and reduce salinity loading in the Colorado River Basin. Funding for the piping project is being provided through the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program.

The final environmental assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact is available on our website or a copy can be received by contacting Reclamation.

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