Draft EIS/EIR for the San Luis Reservoir SRA Resource ...

3. Planning Influences
increased mixed use development as the region continues to grow. The role of the
Plan Area within the developed region as well as in relation to other public parks
and open space lands may change over time, and the Plan needs to work in
concert with local and regional planning efforts. The key issue areas have been
listed and described below, and are meant to be comprehensive and inclusive to
allow flexibility while defining some specific opportunities and constraints.
Key Issues
• Relationship with multiple agencies and landowners
• Regional population and demographics
• Coordination with local and regional plans
3.4.3.1 Relationship with Multiple Agencies and Landowners
Reclamation constructed the Plan Area facilities and owns a majority of the
surrounding land. Lands adjacent to the reservoir are managed by several
agencies, including CSP, the DWR, and the DFG. Water operations are managed
by the DWR. CSP manages lands adjacent to the reservoir for recreation as part of
the SRA, whereas the adjacent Pacheco State Park is also managed by CSP, but
for different recreational opportunities. Within the Plan Area, the DFG manages
the San Luis Reservoir Wildlife Area and O’Neill Forebay Wildlife Area for
passive recreation, hunting, and fishing. The DFG also owns and manages the
Upper Cottonwood and Lower Cottonwood wildlife areas for hunting and wildlife
viewing; however, these are not part of the Plan Area.
The CVP construction of the reservoirs yielded many specialized agreements for
long-term management and operations and wildlife mitigation on the Plan Area
lands. Additionally, right-of-way agreements were executed between Reclamation
and various utility interests. The Plan Area is also surrounded by private
landowners predominantly to the south and east of San Luis Reservoir and along
the northern and southern boundaries of Los Banos Creek Reservoir.
The sharing of management responsibilities facilitates a coordinated working
relationship between these agencies and stakeholders and is an important factor in
successful Plan Area management and development. Planning therefore should be
coordinated to emphasize compatibility with the goals of federal, state, and local
jurisdictions and stakeholders.
Opportunities
• Collaboration with DFG to review conflicts of use and issues regarding
fishing and game hunting.
Constraints
• Lack of coordination with agencies and landowners.
• Enforcement responsibility of local agencies has not been reviewed.
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