Minidoka Dam Spillway Replacement Environmental Impact Statement

Overview

The Bureau of Reclamation is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Minidoka Dam spillway replacement. Alternatives currently being considered are:

• no action as required by NEPA,
• total replacement of the spillway and headgate structures, and
• replacement of just the spillway.

A draft EIS is expected to be provided to the public for review by December 2009, followed by opportunities to provide written and oral comments. The final EIS is scheduled for completion in August 2010. At that time a Record of Decision will be issued.

Scoping meetings were held on the following dates and times:

• Idaho Falls, Idaho: December 3, 2008: Open House Meeting 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Red Lion Hotel, 475 River Park Way, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
• Burley, Idaho: December 4, 2008: Open House Meeting 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
  Burley Best Western Inn, 800 North Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho 83318

Written comments were accepted through December 19, 2008 for inclusion in the scoping summary document.

Questions and requests to be added to the mailing list may be submitted to Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office, Attention: Allyn Meuleman, Activity Manager, 230 Collins Road, Boise, ID  83702-4520. Questions may also be submitted electronically to minidoka_dam_eis@usbr.gov.

Documents

Allyn Meuleman, Activity Manager
Bureau of Reclamation
Snake River Area Office
230 Collins Road
Boise, Idaho 83702-4520

minidoka_dam_eis@usbr.gov

(208) 383-2258
(208) 383-2237 FAX

Last Update: September 30, 2009 4:46 PM