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Ramona Hog Lake Road Improvement Project August 2011 Comparison of Alternatives This section compares the alternatives by summarizing key differences between the alternatives in the following table. Chapter 3 describes the environmental consequences of the alternatives in detail. Table 2: Comparison of Alternatives Resource Proposed Action Alternative “No Action” Alternative Wildlife RF Sensitive Animals (20 species) Federally-Listed Animal Species (1 species - Quino Checkerspot butterfly) Management Indicator Species – Animals (2 species) Botany Federally-Listed Plant Species RF Sensitive Plants (14 species) Management Indicator Species – Plants Air Quality May affect individuals, but is not likely to result in a trend toward Federal listing or loss of viability for these species. Not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the Quino checkerspot butterfly and is not likely to adversely modify its designated critical habitat. Removal of 0.15 acre of red shank-chamise chaparral within the project area will result in a very slight but permanent habitat loss for the Quino. No direct or indirect effects to the habitat factor for which each species was chosen. A move neither toward nor away from the desired forest condition. None present N/A May affect individuals, but is not likely to result in a trend toward Federal listing or loss of viability for these species. None present N/A Reduction of particulate matter pollution, as dust generation would be much less on a paved surface No change would be anticipated. No change would be anticipated. No change would be anticipated. No change would be anticipated. Vehicle emissions would continue at present levels and fugitive dust Frank Springer & Associates, Inc. Page 21 of 79 Environmental Assessment
Ramona Hog Lake Road Improvement Project August 2011 Resource Proposed Action Alternative “No Action” Alternative Hydrology/Soils Heritage than on an unpaved one. Improved vehicle gas mileage and reduction in exhaust emissions. Total impacts are estimated at 4,288 sf (0.098 ac.) federal/ACOE and 6,429 sf (0.148 ac.) state/CDFG jurisdictional area. It is likely that sedimentation may be reduced over the long-term and erosion and hazardous material discharge reduced or prevented. No cultural resources were identified within the Project APE, so no effects to heritage resources. Human Health and Safety The road would be more accessible in all weather conditions. Access for emergency vehicles and response times would be improved and evacuation times reduced. Overall safety for residents and visitors would be improved. Aesthetics Fire fighting and prevention would be improved due to improved access to the Reservation and the fuel break. No significant impacts. Views from the nearest residences, the Cahuilla Wilderness and other nearby viewpoints would not be significantly affected. Land Use, Ownership, Easements A long-term, recordable road special use easement would be granted by the FS for the benefit would add to particulate pollution. Damage to road structure from erosion would be expected to continue at current levels. No effects to heritage resources. Safety and access would remain the same or would deteriorate over time due to further erosion damage. Fire risk would remain the same or increase as access to the area deteriorates. No change to the current visual quality of the area. Lacking an authorization for maintenance or use, the Tribe would be Frank Springer & Associates, Inc. Page 22 of 79 Environmental Assessment
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