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Kara Lamb
(970) 962-4326
Mike Odle
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Released On: August 26, 2008

Draft EIS on Proposed Windy Gap Firming Project Available for Public Review
The Bureau of Reclamation is releasing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Windy Gap Firming Project to the public this Friday, August 29, 2008. The Draft EIS is open for review and comment for 60 days. Comments must be provided in writing no later than October 29, 2008.

To access the Draft EIS, Executive Summary, and supporting technical reports please visit www.usbr.gov/gp/ecao. The document is also available at local area libraries from Ft. Collins to Granby. A complete list of libraries is included on the website.

In October, Reclamation will host two public open houses to present the Draft EIS to the public and answer questions. Written comments will be accepted at the open houses. Written and oral comments will also be accepted at public hearings that will follow each open house.

To provide a comment on the Draft EIS, mail, fax or e-mail to the attention of Will Tully at:

Bureau of Reclamation
11056 W. County Road 18E
Loveland, CO 80537
(fax) 970-663-3212
(e-mail) wtully@gp.usbr.gov

The Windy Gap Firming Project was proposed to Reclamation by the Municipal Subdistrict of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The Draft EIS summarizes the anticipated effects of the proposed project and five alternatives, including a No Action Alternative.

For more information on the Draft EIS and Executive Summary, or to request a hard copy of either document, please contact Kara Lamb at (970) 962-4326 or klamb@gp.usbr.gov.

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