Effective Cave and Karst Impact Analysis for Environmental Projects
Enhance your NEPA analysis with comprehensive strategies for assessing and mitigating impacts in cave and karst areas. Explore specific project considerations, environmental statements, mitigation measures, collaboration with specialists, and community engagement efforts.
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NEPA Analysis What projects should include cave/karst impact analysis? Any project occurring in known karst areas! Including but not limited to: APDS Rights of Way Grazing lease renewals Brush treatments Trail building Range improvement projects OHV areas Mineral lease sales Special use permits Etc.
NEPA Analysis What projects should include cave/karst impact analysis? Cont. Projects specifically dealing with caves. Including but not limited to: Gate installation Closures Seasonal Permit required No entry Restoration projects Special use permits Filming Guide services Digs and resulting exploration procedures Collection permits
NEPA Analysis Develop a good affected environment statement appropriate to your area. Geology and speleogenesis Hydrology Biology Etc. For similar reoccurring projects, develop comprehensive possible impacts. APDs Road, powerlines, pipelines Grazing permits and range improvements
NEPA Analysis Develop standard mitigation measures. Buffers around karst features Facility berming No blasting Casing and cementing programs Etc. Make sure project leads know of cave/karst concerns. Delineate karst areas on maps. Make it a habit to review all projects that fall in those areas. Get Cave/Karst added to EA,CX,EIS, and DNA sign of sheets.
NEPA Analysis Since caves include many resources, work closely with other specialists. Biologists Hydrologists Recreation Specialists Archeologists Geologists Add caving community members to mailing lists for public comment. Presentations at grotto meetings Mailers For large projects, advertise in the NSS News or similar publications.
