Orestimba Creek Feasibility Study - Stanislaus County

Economics Appendix – Draft Report - Orestimba Creek Feasibility Study, Stanislaus County, California – September 2012
cumulatively. To make a finding that disproportionately high and adverse effects would likely
fall on a minority or low-income population, three conditions must be met simultaneously:
• There must be a minority or low-income population in the impact zone;
• A high and adverse impact must exist; and
• The impact must be disproportionately high and adverse on the minority or low-income
population.
Environmental Justice- Summary of Impacts
Review of Real Estate records and discussion with USACE Sacramento District Project
Development team members disclosed that the construction efforts of the NED alternative were
conducted exclusively in agricultural area with no direct impact to residents in the immediate
area. The construction of the LPP likewise shows no relocations necessary as part of the project
execution. The conclusion, based on environmental justice criteria, is that there is no high and
adverse impact due to the construction of either alternative project.
Implementing the proposed alternative would have a beneficial impact on the regional economy
due to increased expenditures in the regional economy during the construction period. However,
increased construction-related traffic, delays, and detours, as well as an increased population due
to the presence of a construction workforce can result in increased social tension during the
construction period.
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