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BMP ID: 1453
Title: Burn gorges with drainages leaving unburned patches of vegetation
Text: "The inner gorge of intermittent and ephemeral drainages should be burned in such a manner as to leave unburned patches of vegetation."
Source Publication Name: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Appendix J: Best Management Practices for Reducing Non-Point Source Pollution
Citation Page: J-3
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field (GREATER GREEN RIVER)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: David Simons
BLM - Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82003  United States
Phone:(307) 328-4328     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Vegetation
Land Surface Disturbance
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Wyoming
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:40 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-08-22 15:40 UTC