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

4. Plan Overview
that are indigenous to the Plan Area or vicinity to be used for revegetation
where feasible. The statement would address wildland fire and identify
fire management measures, consistent with the National Fire Plan.
• Trails management plan. A focused trails management plan would be
prepared in accordance with Goals VIS-T1 through VIS-T4 (Trails) to
provide a framework for long-term trail system assessment and
management. The plan would identify potential future trails and
connections and determine single-use and multi-use options based on
visitor experience and resource protection needs. This could involve
reviewing parts of the Plan Area that are currently not accessible to the
public to determine where to place new trails or branch off of existing
trails. The plan would identify important natural resources (such as
wildlife corridors) and cultural resources to consider in trail planning, to
avoid resource fragmentation or degradation where feasible. The plan
would also incorporate BMPs to maintain trails and minimize erosion,
especially in areas where trail use could affect water quality.
In addition, Alternative 2 would allow for development of BMPs for rehabilitation
of natural ecosystems (Goal RES-V4, Vegetation) and coordination with other
agencies to protect special-status wildlife where necessary (Goal RES-W2,
Wildlife).
Under Alternative 2 and the other action alternatives, geologic studies and
geotechnical investigations would be performed as necessary before siting and
design of permanent structures, campgrounds, roads, and trails to avoid or
minimize potential damage from erosion, unstable soil, landslides, and
earthquakes. In addition, erosion control and soil stabilization BMPs would be
considered, including necessary erosion control plans for sites with high erosion
potential to minimize soil loss and sedimentation; revegetation of disturbed areas
with native species when construction activities are complete; BMPs such as
mulch or weed-free straw to provide groundcover where soils have been exposed
at the surface without effective coverage; the siting of access, staging, and
stockpiling areas on existing roads or trails to the extent possible; avoiding the
placement or operation of heavy equipment on slopes steeper than 65 percent, and
on slopes steeper than 50 percent in areas that are unstable; and developing
specific measures as situations arise to minimize the effect of operations on slope
instability if steep slopes are unavoidable.
Alternative 2 and the other action alternatives would also include measures to
prevent the introduction of invasive mussels. The existing invasive mussel
inspection program in the Plan Area, launched by CSP on October 1, 2011, will
continue for three years. If no funding is available after 2014, a watercraft
operator self-inspection program would be implemented as part of Alternative 2
to meet the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section 2302. The
self-inspection program would be consistent with the Level 1 Self-Inspection
described in Recommended Uniform Minimum Protocols and Standards for
Watercraft Interception Programs for Dreissenid Mussels in the Western United
San Luis Reservoir SRA 4-55
Draft RMP/GP and Draft EIS/EIR