Environmental Assessment Addressing the Integrated Control of Nuisance Species at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota

Abstract : The purpose of the Proposed Action is to implement all phases of the integrated mosquito management program, including the newly adopted Mosquito Management Plan (MMP) and expand herbicide applications for noxious and nuisance weed control at Grand Forks AFB to enable personnel to perform activities necessary to successfully meet the USAF mission. Under the No Action Alternative, the MMP would not be implemented and herbicide applications for noxious weeds would not be expanded. Although the plan would not be implemented, the control measures currently being used on the installation would continue. There would be no change from existing conditions at the installation. The EA has been prepared to evaluate the Proposed Action and the No Action Alternative. Resources considered in the impacts analysis include land use, air quality, geological resources, water resources biological resources, and safety. The Draft EA will be made available to the public upon completion.