Environmental Overview
The diversity of natural environmental and community resources in the Waldorf area provides a substantial and positive contribution to the quality of life in the region. Within the undeveloped portions of the project area, the high quality ecological environment provides water quality benefits, habitat for fish and wildlife, and substantial aesthetic and recreational contributions. These same features have made the Waldorf area a community of choice for an increasing number of residents. Meeting the transportation needs of a growing community while protecting and enhancing important environmental and community features in the area will be a challenge for the US 301 Waldorf Area Transportation Improvements Project.
A conceptual analysis of potential environmental impacts which could result from implementation of the preliminary alternatives has also been completed. A more detailed evaluation of potential environmental impacts, including ways to minimize and mitigate them, will be developed in conjunction with Federal, State and local regulatory and resource agencies during the next step of the process.
