Environmental Impact Statement - Sonoma Land Trust

Section 3.15
Environmental Justice
Introduction
This section discusses the environmental justice effects of the proposed
alternatives, including the No-Action Alternative, with emphasis on their
potential effects on populations predominantly comprised of low-income or
minority individuals. Included in this section are a discussion of the study area’s
demographics; and an overview of the federal policies and regulations that guide
the lead agency in identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately
high and adverse effects on environmental justice groups.
Affected Environment
Data Sources
The evaluation of environmental justice is based on information contained in the
2000 U.S. Census. Specific reference information is provided in the text.
Regional Setting
As discussed in Chapter 2, no permanent or temporary residences are located on
the project site. While there are no existing communities in this location, using
information from the U.S. Census Bureau, the existing conditions of the
communities found in the immediate area were assessed.
The Census generally collects and analyzes data in various geographic divisions.
These geographic divisions include obvious areas such as states, cities, and
counties. In cases where a project area is smaller than, or not included within city
boundaries, the Census also provides information at the Census Tract (1,000–
8,000 persons), Block Group (300–3,000 persons) and Block (1–500 persons,
usually equivalent to city blocks) levels.
Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration
Project Final Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement
3.15-1
April 2012