United States Department of the Interior

                                                            NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

                                                                                             Yosemite National Park

                                                                                                     P.O. Box 577

                                                                                           Yosemite, California 95389

In reply refer to:

A 3823 (YOSE)

Dear Friends of Yosemite National Park:

We are pleased to provide you with a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Cascades Diversion Dam Removal Project. This document records the decision of the National Park Service to remove the Cascades Diversion Dam and associated structures from the Merced River, as described under Alternative 2 in the Cascades Diversion Dam Removal Environmental Assessment.

The National Park Service has determined that the proposed project will not significantly affect the quality of the Merced Wild and Scenic River; therefore, an environmental impact statement will not be prepared.

We thank you for your comments regarding the project. Public participation is a key element in the environmental review process at Yosemite National Park. Your participation helps to ensure that the National Park Service fully understands and considers your values and concerns.

Sincerely,

 

Michael J. Tollefson

Superintendent

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