Environmental Impact Statement - Sonoma Land Trust

California Department of Fish and Game
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chapter 1. Introduction, Purpose, and Need
Organization of this EIR/EIS
This EIR/EIS describes the features of the Project and restoration alternatives,
including the No-Project Action Alternative, under which current management of
the project site would continue and existing conditions would remain generally
unchanged. As required by NEPA and CEQA, it evaluates the potential impacts
of the Project and all alternatives. In addition to this chapter, the document is
organized into the following Chapters and Sections:
• Chapter 2—Alternatives
• Chapter 3—Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
Section 3.1—Geology, Soils, and Paleontology
Section 3.2—Surface-Water Hydrology, Tidal Hydraulics and
Sedimentation
Section 3.3—Water Quality
Section 3.4—Public Health & Safety
Section 3.5—Biological Resources
Section 3.6—Land Use & Public Utilities
Section 3.7—Agricultural Resources
Section 3.8—Recreation
Section 3.9—Hazardous Substances and Waste
Section 3.10—Traffic & Transportation
Section 3.11—Air Quality
Section 3.12—Noise
Section 3.13—Cultural Resources
Section 3.14—Aesthetics
Section 3.15—Environmental Justice
• Chapter 4—Consultation and Other Requirements
• Chapter 5—Public Involvement and Scoping
• Chapter 6—List of Preparers
• Chapter 7—References Cited.
Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration
Project Final Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement
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April 2012