Freshwater Resources Management

Environmental Review and Compliance

Documents reviewed or prepared for compliance with NEPA in accordance with guidance provided by DO/RM 12 Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decision-making, should include an appropriate assessment of aquatic resources issues. Such assessments should identify and evaluate water quality, water quantity, aquatic biological resources, and aquatic habitat (including floodplains and wetlands) implications of the preferred and alternative proposals. Further guidance is found in DO/RM 12.

When aquatic resources may potentially be affected, planning activities undertaken in accordance with DO 2 Park Planning should consider the water quality, water quantity, aquatic biological resources, and aquatic habitat (including floodplains and wetlands) implications of the proposed project or activity. Such planning activities include general management plans, development concept plans, natural resource management plans, and resultant action plans including, but not limited to, water resource management plans, fisheries management plans, air quality management plans, and fire management plans.