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Environmental Impact Statement - Sonoma Land Trust

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California Department of Fish and Game<br />

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service<br />

Section 3.13. Cultural Resources<br />

Levee and Ditch System<br />

A system of levees and ditches dating to the late nineteenth century is located<br />

throughout the project area. The system has been altered and upgraded over time.<br />

Because of these changes, the system lacks integrity, and thus does not appear to<br />

meet the criteria for listing in the NRHP or the CRHR.<br />

Northwestern Pacific Railroad Segment<br />

The remains of a 1.9-mile segment of the present-day NWPRR are located in the<br />

project area. The segment (originally part of the Marin & Napa Railroad) retains<br />

its ties and rails, however lacks overall integrity through the replacement of rail<br />

segments over time. For this reason, the NWPRR does not appear to meet the<br />

criteria for listing in the NRHP or the CRHR.<br />

<strong>Sonoma</strong> Valley Railroad Grade (Features)<br />

Features related to the former SVRR are located in the project area. The railroad<br />

alignment was constructed in the late nineteenth century. Over time, the rails and<br />

ties have been removed; however, remains from an abutment and trestle as well<br />

as the railroad grade are extant. The SVRR features lack integrity, and therefore<br />

do not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the NRHP or the CRHR.<br />

Well<br />

The remnants of a well are located in the southeastern portion of the project area.<br />

The well likely dates to the early twentieth century. The well does not appear to<br />

meet the criteria for listing in the NRHP or the CRHR because it lacks historical<br />

and architectural significance as well as integrity.<br />

<strong>Environmental</strong> Consequences and Mitigation<br />

Measures<br />

Approach and Methods<br />

In order to assess the impacts on cultural resources, several steps were taken to<br />

identify potentially significant prehistoric and historic resources within the<br />

Project area. Jones & Stokes cultural resources specialists conducted a records<br />

search of previously recorded archaeological and historic sites at the Northwest<br />

Information Center at <strong>Sonoma</strong> State University, conducted background and<br />

archival research, consulted the NAHC and members of the local Native<br />

American community, and conducted field surveys. Where historic resources<br />

were identified, they have been assessed for significance according to CRHR and<br />

Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration<br />

Project Final <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Impact</strong><br />

Report/<strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Statement</strong><br />

3.13-13<br />

April 2012

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