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BMP ID: 71
Title: Begin reclamation of disturbed wetland/riparian areas as soon as possible
Text: Protection of Wetland/Riparian Areas: "Where crossings cannot be avoided, impacts can be minimized through use of the following and other measures that may be consistent with the Corps of Engineers' nationwide permit program: Beginning reclamation of disturbed wetland/riparian areas as soon as possible after project activities are complete."
Source Publication Name: Coal Bed Methane Best Management Practices: A Handbook
Citation Section: III. Water
Citation Page: 11
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Pam Inmann
Western Governors Association
1515 Cleveland Place, Suite 200
Denver, Colorado  80202  United States
Phone:(303) 534-7309     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
Location: Western Region
Species:
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:04 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-09-15 13:02 UTC