FAQ

The Upper Price River Watershed Plan-EIS study team is looking at finding sustainable solutions to increase and maintain safe and reliable water supplies in Price City and the surrounding area.

An Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, is necessary to document the potential effects of proposed improvements as per federal laws and regulations. It is needed to fulfill all required environmental clearances, allocate funding and preserve land for a future project. Visit the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) website for more information.

1. Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (PDEIS) (Chapters 1 - 5) – May 2025

2. Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) – July 2025

3. Public DEIS and Public Hearing - September 2025

4. Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) – October 2025

5. Record of Decision (ROD)/Chief Authorization – December 2025

This study is a joint effort between Price City and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

The study team will work closely with the Price River Water Resources Committee (PRWRC) throughout the environmental process.

Funding for this study comes from an NRCS program; The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566)

Link to website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/north-dakota/small-watershed-program-pl556

No decision has been made. We are currently developing alternatives to determine the best possible solution.

An Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, is a government document that outlines the effects of a proposed project on its surrounding environment. In the United States, these statements are mandated by federal law for certain projects. Environmental Impact Statements are meant to inform decision makers and the public of reasonable alternatives that could meet the project purpose, avoid or minimize adverse effects, and enhance the quality of the environment.

• Water Resources

• Water Quality

• Wetlands

• Threatened and Endangered Species

• Wildlife

• Hazardous Waste

• Historic Properties

• Land Use

• Air Quality

• Noise

• Right-of-Way/Property Impacts

• Cultural Resources

• Social

• Environmental Justice

• Economic Conditions

• Cultural Resources

• Visual and Aesthetic

• Potential Construction Impacts

• Parks and Recreation Areas

• Cumulative Effects

You may contact the study team at the following:

• Hotline: 435-922-3882

• Email: Info@UpperPriceRiverEIS.com

• Website: www.UpperPriceRiverEIS.com