DENVER - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (Draft EA) regarding Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) proposed “CAMEO Sport Shooting & Education Complex.” CPW will apply to the Service for a Federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act grant to fund the project. The Service’s decision to fund the project constitutes a Federal action subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). This Draft EA has been prepared to comply with NEPA provisions to assess potential impacts on the human environment. Public comments will be accepted for a 30-day period ending February 5, 2018.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife proposes to repurpose an abandoned industrial site in northwest Colorado into a 1,880-acre modern sport shooting and education facility. The shooting sports facility will include public archery, rifle, pistol, and shotgun specific ranges, as well as an outdoor and hunter education building. The project will be completed through a phased approach. The Draft EA addresses both phases.
The Proposed Action would provide safe rifle, pistol, and archery opportunities for the public where these opportunities currently do not exist. The Proposed Action would also provide a local facility for Hunter Education and other outdoor related education events (e.g. Aquatic Education, Fly-Tying or Angling classes, etc.). The location of the proposed facility along Interstate 70 is ideal for attracting shooting sports enthusiasts from not only Colorado, but also other states across the region and nation. The Draft EA documents an analysis of the effects of the Proposed Action and the “No Action” Alternative.
Those without internet access may request copies by calling the Services’ Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program at 303-236-8179. Comments will be accepted until February 5, 2018 and should be sent to: Chief, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, Denver, CO, 80225.
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