Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project Environmental Impact Statement

Providing Comments

 

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On January 13, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation provided a 30-day extension to the original 45-day DEIS public comment period.

During a 45-day DEIS public comment period with a 30-day extension, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) sought public input on the Draft EIS for LSARI from November 28, 2025, through February 11, 2026. Reclamation is considering realigning a portion of the Rio Grande from approximately river mile (RM) 74 to RM 59.5 (project, proposed action).

For comments to be most helpful, commenters were encouragd to be as specific as possible and include the following information:

  • Identify any new information that could affect the analysis

  • Point out any inaccuracies or discrepancies in how we represent the resources and program area

  • Highlight any new impacts, alternatives, or potential mitigation measures

Reclamation advised that comments that are less helpful and considered non-substantive are those that:

  • Vote in favor of or against the proposed project

  • Agree or disagree with agency policy without justification or supporting data

  • Are unrelated to the project area or the proposed project

  • Contain vague, open-ended questions that lack specificity

Ways to Comment

The public comment period ended on February 11, 2026. Comments were to be submitted or postmarked by this date. Comments were received using the following methods:

  • Online comment form: Complete the online form provided below to submit your comments.

  • In-person public meetings:

    • In-person meeting: January 7, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. MT at Erna Fergusson Public Library, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110.

    • In-person meeting: January 8, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. MT at Socorro Public Library, 401 Park St, Socorro, NM, 87801.

  • Email: Send your comments to bor-sha-aao-lsari@usbr.gov.

  • Postal mail: Send written comments to David (Sonny) Cooper, Project Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, 555 Broadway Blvd. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

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For more information on the LSARI EIS, please contact David (Sonny) Cooper, Project Manager (bor-sha-aao-lsari@usbr.gov).

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