Upper Mississippi River System Environmental Management Program Definite Project Report (R-7F) with Integrated Environmental Assessment, Lake Chautauqua.

Abstract

Having reviewed the information contained in this Environmental Assessment, I find that the proposed project will have no significant adverse impacts on the environment. This action is not a major Federal action, and therefore preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required. This decision may be reevaluated if developments warrant it. This FONSI is a revised version of a FONSI signed June 18, 1991. The Corps has determined that the Liverpool Ditch Cleanout element of this project does not have acceptable economical and habitat-based justification for construction. Therefore, those impacts as outlined in this report will not occur. Conversely, any benefits derived from this element will not occur as well. Factors that were considered in making the determination that an EIS is not required were: a. Implementation of the selected plan will benefit nationally significant waterfowl and wetland resources. b. The proposed action is complementary to the Lake Chautauqua National Refuge goals and objectives. c. There were no significant adverse comments received on the project from public review. d. Adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources from construction are temporary.