DENVER (AP) -- Federal land managers say the artist Christo'splan to drape fabric over several miles of the Arkansas River in Colorado would have a significant impact on bighorn sheep and historical sites.
The Bureau of Land Management released its draft environmental study Friday on Christo's "Over the River" project.
Christo wants to use a system of anchors, frames and cables to suspend 5.9 miles of fabric across eight spots along a 42-mile stretch of the river.
The draft study says more than 3,500 acres would be disturbed.
The BLM studied six alternatives, including not carrying out the project.
After a 30-day comment period and a series of public meetings, the BLM will decide which alternative it prefers.
Thatdecision isn't expected until February.
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