Imperial Streams Salton Sea and Tributaries Feasibility Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineering in partnership with the Salton Sea Management Program and the Salton Sea Authority is hosting two virtual meetings to begin a new feasibility study.

Salton Sea Public Scoping Meetings
Thursday, May 18
1-3pm & 5.30-7.30pm

More information and a Zoom link can be found here: https://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Projects-Studies/Imperial-Streams-Salton-Sea/

The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Tribal, Federal, State, and local agencies and officials; and other interested parties for initial input into the ecological and related problems at the Salton Sea, potential consideration of the initial array of alternatives, and any correspondence for otherwise potential pertinent information.

Comments or suggestions will be accepted from May 8, 2023, to June 6, 2023.

Comments should be mailed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Planning Division
Attn: Emily Lester
3636 N. Central Avenue, Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Alternatively, comments can be sent electronically to: CESPL-Imperial-Streams-Salton-Sea@usace.army.mil

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Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Near-term Colorado River Operations

The Bureau of Reclamation has released the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Near-term Colorado River Operations.

The purpose of the SEIS is to supplement the 2007 Interim Guidelines to modify guidelines for operation of Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam to address historic drought, historically low reservoirs, and low runoff conditions in the Colorado River Basin.

More information can be found here: https://www.usbr.gov/ColoradoRiverBasin/SEIS.html

Reclamation will hold four virtual public meetings to provide information on the draft SEIS, answer questions, and take verbal comment. To attend a virtual public meeting, click the link below that corresponds to the meeting date you would like to attend and fill out the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom webinar connection information once you register.

Next meeting:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at noon – 2.30 pm Mountain time
Registration Link: https://swca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X_VmHK4TQmOzSp2Q7W0Meg
Dial-in Options: (720) 928-9299 or (602) 753-0140
Webinar ID: 953 3249 2376

Written comments on the SEIS should be submitted by May 30, 2023.

Reclamation is particularly interested in receiving specific recommendations related to the analyses or alternatives that can be considered and potentially integrated into the SEIS.

Email to: CRinterimops@usbr.gov
Telephone: (602) 609-6739

Mail to:
Reclamation
2007 Interim Guidelines SEIS Project Manager
Upper Colorado Basin Region
125 South State Street, Suite 8100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84138