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BMP ID: 4063
Title: Construct road and pipeline crossings perpendicular to wetland/riparian areas
Text: "Erosion and Water Quality - Recommended Mitigations: Construct road and pipeline crossings perpendicular to wetland/riparian areas, including ephemeral channels. Minimize the duration of construction and concentrate activity during dry conditions. Reshape disturbed channels to their approximate original confi guration."
Source Publication Name: Oil and Gas Development Guidelines: Conserving New Mexico's Wildlife Habitats and Wildlife
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 11
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Construction / Siting / Design
• Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: No Contact Listed
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Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Land Surface Disturbance
Vegetation
Water Quality and Pollution
Wildlife
Location: New Mexico
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
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BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-10 11:19 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-10 11:19 UTC