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BMP ID: 2951
Title: Apply soil amendments for reclamation success
Text: "Resource of Concern: Soils with poor topsoil ratings make reclamation difficult and can leave soils susceptible to erosion. Water and Soil Management:4) Apply soil amendments to increase reclamation success unless testing demonstrates no need for amendments."
Source Publication Name: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Appendix L: Resource Concerns and Associated Protection Measures Proposed Under Alternative C
Citation Page: L-3
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field (GREATER GREEN RIVER)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: David Simons
BLM - Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82003  United States
Phone:(307) 328-4328     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
Location: Wyoming
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-06 12:20 UTC