Legal Notice

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has prepared a Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Conte Sewer Connection Project at the Eastern Ecological Science Center at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory in Turners Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts. The project would connect the facility to the Town of Montague’s municipal sewer system, replacing the existing septic system with a more reliable and environmentally protective wastewater management solution.

Environmental Assessment Public Comment Form QR Code
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Daily Voice

04/23/2026 6:00 a.m.

In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 306108), the USGS is also considering the effects of the proposed undertaking on historic properties. This notice is being provided to inform the public and to solicit input from individuals or organizations with knowledge of, or interest in, historic properties that may be affected by the project.

A public comment period is open from April 23, 2026 through May 22, 2026. The Environmental Assessment is available for public review at: https://www.usgs.gov/nepa/news.

Comments may be submitted by email to [email protected], by mail to U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern Ecological Science Center, S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center, 1 Migratory Way, Turners Falls, MA 01376, or through an online comment form accessible via QR code available on the USGS website.

All comments received will be considered in the development of the EA. For more information, contact Jordan D. Sizemore, Environmental Protection Specialist, at 360.929.0783.

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