Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Chapter 5 <br />
abundance of mosquitoes currently supported within disturbed wetl<strong>and</strong> areas. Therefore, the<br />
restoration proposals on the Refuge, as well as those proposed in the general project vicinity,<br />
would not result in a significant cumulative impact related to vectors.<br />
The proposals included in the CCP would have no effect on issues related to environmental justice;<br />
therefore, the implementation of the CCP would not contribute to any impacts related to<br />
environmental justice that may result from the implementation of the other projects under<br />
consideration in the general vicinity of the project.<br />
5.10 Summary of Effects<br />
Provided in Table 5-5 is a summary of the potential effects associated with each of the alternatives<br />
evaluated as part of the Seal Beach NWR CCP.<br />
Table 5-5<br />
Summary of Potential Effects of Implementing Alternatives A, B, or C<br />
for the Seal Beach National <strong>Wildlife</strong> Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan<br />
Resource Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C<br />
Physical Environment<br />
Topography<br />
Visual Quality<br />
No changes to the<br />
existing topography on<br />
the Refuge occur as a<br />
result of implementing<br />
ongoing Refuge<br />
activities<br />
No adverse effects to<br />
the existing visual<br />
quality of the Refuge<br />
l<strong>and</strong>s occur as a result<br />
of implementing<br />
ongoing Refuge<br />
activities<br />
Proposed restoration<br />
efforts would change the<br />
topography <strong>and</strong> elevations<br />
on approximately 36 acres<br />
of the Refuge; these<br />
changes would not result<br />
in any adverse effects to<br />
the existing topographic<br />
character on the Refuge<br />
Temporary, minor adverse<br />
effects to visual quality<br />
would occur during site<br />
preparation for habitat<br />
restoration; the long-term<br />
effect of the restoration<br />
process would be<br />
improved visual quality<br />
within the restoration sites<br />
Same as Alternative B<br />
Same as Alternative B;<br />
the installation of an<br />
elevated observation<br />
platform would alter the<br />
visual character of the<br />
area near the<br />
intersection of Kitts<br />
Highway <strong>and</strong> Bolsa<br />
Avenue, however, this<br />
change in visual<br />
character would not<br />
represent a significant<br />
impact on the<br />
environment<br />
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