This chapter discusses the anticipated environmental effects (Environmental Consequences) of the alternatives presented in Chapter 2, Alternatives. The level of analysis is commensurate with the expected level of potential effects.

The analysis of the potentially affected resources is based on the professional judgment and experience of BLM resource specialists, discussions with other agency resource experts and professionals, literature review, and field trips to the study area by resource personnel.

The goal of this chapter is to disclose, to the greatest extent possible, the effects of each alternative on the affected resources. If quantitative estimates are not possible, qualitative estimates are provided to facilitate the comparison of alternatives by the public and decision makers.