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Environmental Considerations
Environmental Scan
As part of this study, a scan was conducted to identify natural and built environmental resources to guide alternative development and evaluation. The locations and analysis of these resources will be carefully documented through future environmental analysis.
Trails and BLM
Existing trails provide recreational opportunities and include the Canyon Rim Trail and Pillar Falls Access Trail on the north and the Winding Trail on the south. ITD will collaborate with the Bureau of Land Management which manages public lands surrounding the canyon.
Tribal Coordination
The Snake River and Snake River Canyon, along with other lands and resources in the study area, have cultural significance to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, and Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Coordination with the tribes regarding proposed project impacts will occur throughout the project to ensure that Traditional Cultural Practices, continuity, and identity are maintained.
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