The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is soliciting public and agency comments regarding the draft feasibility report with integrated environmental assessment for the Owyhee River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, under the Continuing Authorities Program, Section 206. The Corps, in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, has tentatively selected a plan that restores aquatic and riparian habitats along the Owyhee River. Public comments will be accepted from Mar. 10 until Apr. 10. These comments will be incorporated into the recommended plan, where appropriate, and used to finalize the report.
Electronic comments may filed at https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/EnvironmentalComplianceComment/ or emailed to NEPANWW@usace.army.mil, inserting “OwyheeRiver 206” in the subject line. You may also mail comments to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Walla Walla District, ATTN: PPL-C OwyheeRiver 206
201 North 3rd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876
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