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BMP ID: 3639
Title: Avoid disturbance next to sensitive habitats.
Text: "Avoid placing mines, oil and gas drill sites, sand or gravel pits, geothermal sites, and roads in or next to sensitive habitats such as raptor nest sites on cliffs and outcrops; or riparian areas, springs, and other wetland habitats."
Source Publication Name: Best Management Practices for Grasslands, Sagebrush, and Riparian Habitat
Citation Section: Mining and Oil/Gas Development
Citation Page: no page
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82006  United States
Phone:(307) 777 4600     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
Location: Wyoming
Species:
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
• Raptor
Vegetation Types:
• Grassland
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC