BMP ID: |
6272 |
Title: |
Include ditch companies in mitigation of impacts to irrigation systems |
Text: |
Water Issues: "...When drilling operations - including roads, pads and pipelines - cross or in any way impact established community irrigation ditch systems, landowners and industry will include the applicable ditch company in the decision making process and obtain approval for mitigation of any impacts...Considerations include: 1) prevention and repair of any disruption to the flow of irrigation water and irrigation runoff caused by roads and pipelines that cross ditches, and; 2) the possibility of piping water in areas where it is at risk of contamination." |
Source Publication Name: |
The Rifle, Silt, New Castle Community Development Plan |
Citation Section: |
RSNC Plan Features |
Citation Page: |
15 |
Supplemental Documents: |
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Usage Type: |
Recommended |
Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Oil / Gas Field: |
Piceance Basin (UINTA-PICEANCE) |
Surface Ownership: |
• Private
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Mineral Ownership: |
• Private
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Primary Contact: |
Grand Valley Citizens Alliance P.O. Box 656 Silt, CO 81652 United States |
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Alternate Contact: |
Frank Smith Western Colorado Congress P.O. Box 1931 Grand Junction, CO 81502 United States |
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Categories: |
Water Quality and Pollution
Water Quantity and Rights
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Location: |
Colorado |
Species: |
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Vegetation Types: |
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General Comments: |
"Area ditch companies include Ware-Hinds Roseman, Cactus Valley, Farmers Irrigation Company, the Grand River Ditch Company and the Silt Water Conservation District." |
Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
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BMP Efficacy: |
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Date Entered: |
2009-09-18 15:04 UTC |
Last Updated: |
2009-09-18 15:04 UTC |