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BMP ID: 1872
Title: Drilling techniques to minimize disturbance
Text: Components of a Comprehensive Development Plan (production): "Encourage alternative drilling or production methods to minimize acres of habitat directly or indirectly affected (e.g. directional drilling)"
Source Publication Name: Gunnison Sage-Grouse Rangewide Conservation Plan
Citation Section: Appendix L: Suggested Management Practices Applicable for Oil and Gas Development, Within Lease Rights
Citation Page: L-3
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Colorado Division of Wildlife, Southwest Division
300 West New York Ave.
Gunnison, Colorado  81230  United States
Phone:(970) 641-7060     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Colorado
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-08-07 11:23 UTC