Summary: The draft EIS identifies and compares several alternatives and outlines in detail, the preferred alternative for assessing test flow capacity from Fort Peck Dam, to promote growth and survival of federally endangered pallid sturgeon during the free swimming juvenile state prior to settling out in the headwaters of Lake Sakakawea.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess and report the socio-economic and environmental effects of any test flow alternatives including the no action alternative.
Geographic Scope: Missouri River reach below Fort Peck Dam, MT
Public comment period closes May 25, 2021.
Written comments should be sent to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
CENWO-PMA-C Attn: Fort Peck Draft EIS Comments
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102-4901
Comments can also be emailed to: cenwo-planning@usace.army.mil