Public input needed on analysis of Leavitt Reservoir expansion project
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SHELL, Wyo. –The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office requests public input over the next 45 days on the analysis of a proposed reservoir expansion near Shell. This project is in line with the BLM’s commitment to supporting sustainable, working public lands for the American people and providing job opportunities.
To provide an opportunity to discuss the project, the BLM will host a public meeting from 5:30–8:00 p.m. on September 19 at the Shell Community Hall.
The Wyoming Water Development Commission proposes to expand Leavitt Reservoir to provide for late season irrigation, reduce flooding in the area of Shell and increase recreation opportunities for visitors. Leavitt Reservoir currently has a surface area of approximately 36 acres and a capacity of 643 acre-feet of water. The proposed project would expand the reservoir to 194 acres with a capacity of 6,606 acre-feet.
The BLM, along with state and federal agencies and local governments, drafted an environmental impact statement (EIS) which includes alternatives for the expansion project. The draft EIS also incorporates input that was provided by the public during the scoping period last October.
The draft EIS is now available for review and comment through Oct. 15, 2018, at https://go.usa.gov/xUsa7. Written comments may be submitted at the meeting, emailed to blm_wy_cody_comments@blm.gov (please use “Leavitt Reservoir EIS” in the subject line) or submitted to the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street, Cody, WY 82414.
Please note that any identifying information you include with your comment, such as mailing address, phone number or email address, may be made public if your comment is published. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the individual below during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the below individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.
For more information, contact the Cody Field Office through Chad Krause at 307-578-5900 or blm_wy_cody_comments@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.