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310<br />

Resource No-Action Alternative Proposed Action<br />

Bald eagles and osprey<br />

would continue to forage<br />

in project waters<br />

Recreation Existing project<br />

recreation facilities would<br />

continue to serve the<br />

public but may not meet<br />

current demand or<br />

expectations<br />

Number of fish stocked in<br />

French Meadows and Hell<br />

Hole reservoirs could be<br />

reduced, adversely affected<br />

bald eagle and osprey prey<br />

base<br />

Proposed Recreation Plan<br />

would provide numerous<br />

enhancements and<br />

opportunities, and modify<br />

or eliminate some sites that<br />

are underutilized or that<br />

threaten sensitive species<br />

Staff–Recommended<br />

Alternative Alternative 1<br />

Fish stocking would<br />

continue at historic rates,<br />

maintaining the bald eagle<br />

and osprey prey base<br />

Similar to Alternative 1<br />

Recreation Plan, but<br />

includes improvements to<br />

the water system<br />

infrastructure and access<br />

roads at the French<br />

Meadows North water<br />

system (Dolly Creek<br />

Water Supply) that are<br />

only necessary to provide<br />

potable water to the<br />

project recreation<br />

facilities and does not<br />

include new facilities at<br />

Ellicott Bridge<br />

Same as staff<br />

alternative<br />

Additional<br />

enhancement<br />

compared to the<br />

proposed action that<br />

better address<br />

identified needs;<br />

time frame for<br />

facility changes<br />

generally longer than<br />

proposed action

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