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BMP ID: 5009
Title: Apply mulch to slopes greater than 10%.
Text: "Surface Runoff and Erosion Control: Drill Site, Access Road, and Pipeline Right-of-Way: Temporary Reclamation: In addition, to protect soil from raindrop impact and subsequent erosion, 2.0 tons/acre of a weed-free straw mulch should be applied to all slopes greater than 10 percent."
Source Publication Name: Record of Decision Desolation Flats Natural Gas Field Development Project
Citation Section: Appendix C: Reclamation Recommendations
Citation Page: C-6
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field: Desolation Flats Natural Gas Field (GREATER GREEN RIVER)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82003  United States
Phone:(307) 775-6256     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: Wyoming
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Date Entered: 2009-04-23 12:36 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-06 12:18 UTC