| BMP ID: |
3641 |
| Title: |
Completely cover contaminated ponds and disposal pits to prevent wildlife exposure. |
| Text: |
"Ensure that ponds containing mining wastes are closed off to exclude birds, bats, and other wildlife attracted to the water...employ a technique, such as complete covering with metal or polypropylene mesh or eliminating ponds that will reduce or eliminate the possibility of wildlife entering disposal pits." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Best Management Practices for Grasslands, Sagebrush, and Riparian Habitat |
| Citation Section: |
Mining and Oil/Gas Development |
| Citation Page: |
no page |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82006 United States |
| Phone: | (307) 777 4600 |
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| Categories: |
Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
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| Location: |
Wyoming |
| Species: |
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| Vegetation Types: |
• Grassland
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| Date Entered: |
2009-03-09 16:47 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2009-07-21 14:48 UTC |
