Scotty's Castle Waterline Environmental Assessment

The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to replace the existing waterline at the Death Valley Scotty Historic District, Death Valley National Park, California.

This action is needed because the existing waterline is original to Scotty's Castle, in poor condition and continuing to deteriorate. Several short sections of the waterline have been replaced over past years due to breakage. The NPS needs to continue providing water to Scotty's Castle for visitors, residents, and fire suppression; therefore, it is proposed that the entire waterline be replaced to avoid a major break that may temporarily shut off water to the site.

This environmental assessment analyzes the no-action alternative, two action alternatives, other alternatives and their impacts on the environment. This environmental assessment has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1508.9); National Park Service Director's Order – 12: Conservation Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Decision-making; and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended).

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Scottys Castle Waterline EA - June 2011   (1.2 MB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.