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Reclamation releases draft environmental documents for multi-use trail along Friant-Kern Canal
Media Contact:
Erin Curtis, 9169785100, eccurtis@usbr.gov
For Release: July 02, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation has released draft environmental documents analyzing the proposed issuance of a perpetual land use authorization to the City of Bakersfield for the construction and maintenance of a six-mile long multiuse path along the Friant-Kern Canal. The project would be constructed over three phases.
The project’s six-mile paved path serves as a means for connecting sidewalks leading to parks, commercial centers and schools. It also interconnects to the Parkway Trail in Bakersfield, which features rest stops with seating, shade and educational signage placed periodically along the trail.
The draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and are available at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=33821.
Comments are due by Monday, July 16, 2018, please email comments to mconnor@usbr.gov. Written comments may also be mailed to Kate Connor, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721 or faxed to Connor at 559-487-5927.
For additional information or to request a copy of the draft EA or FONSI, please contact Kate Connor, at 559-487-5504 (TTY 800-877-8339). Copies of the draft EA and FONSI may also be viewed at Reclamation’s Fresno office at the above address.
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