Project Description
JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. provided environmental, engineering, and economic analysis services for an NRCS-funded Watershed Plan–Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) in the Middle Magma Watershed near Florence, Arizona. Conducted in partnership with NRCS Arizona and in compliance with NEPA and Public Law 83-566, the project aimed to address persistent flooding and erosion issues in the Magma Flood Control District.
JE Fuller’s work included:
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Preparing an NRCS-compliant Plan-EA
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Evaluating feasible flood mitigation alternatives
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Analyzing environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic impacts
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Coordinating closely with cooperating agencies and stakeholders
A key component was extensive public engagement, ensuring a transparent process that integrated feedback from a diverse set of interest groups. This helped balance competing priorities and enhance decision-making.
The project concluded with the completion of the final Plan-EA and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) for all cooperating federal agencies, marking a critical step toward implementing long-term flood risk reduction strategies.
Location
Mesa, AZ
Client
Magma Flood Control District