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BMP ID: 6801
Title: Conduct a baseline water quality study prior to drilling
Text: "Preferred Alternative: A baseline water quality study of the near-surface unconfined aquifer, deeper aquifers, and surface water in proximity to the planned well locations will be conducted prior to drilling."
Source Publication Name: Final Environmental Assessment of Planned Gas and Oil Exploration, Baca National Wildlife Refuge, Saguache County, Colorado
Citation Section: 2.0 Description of Alternatives; 2.2 Preferred Alternatives
Citation Page: 2-1
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Private
Primary Contact: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -Alamosa, Colorado
9383 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, Colorado  81101-9003
Phone:(719) 589-4021     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact: Lexam Exploration
99 George St. 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M5A 2N4   Canada
Phone:(866) 441-0690     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(647) 258-0408     E-mail: 
Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Colorado
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Date Entered: 2010-05-27 08:09 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-05-27 11:31 UTC