SFPUC 2001 Alameda Watershed Management Plan

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPolicy AR5 calls for the minimization and, where possible, the elimination of the introduction ofchemicals into streams and reservoirs. Policy AR6 prohibits artificial stocking or otherintroduction of non-native fish into Watershed aquatic habitats. Policy AR7 specifiesrequirements for future project impact assessments, particularly with regard to aquatic resources.Policies AR8 and AR9 describe management strategies for coordination with local, regional, andstate agencies and other organizations. Policy AR10 prohibits some land uses and/or classes ofactivities within high water quality vulnerability zones. Policy AR11 promotes the use ofwetland mitigation banking to offset any impacts that may occur from SFPUC activities.Cultural Resources. Cultural Resources Policies in this subsection address cultural resourcemanagement. Policies CR1 through CR4 address preservation and protection of culturalresources (including submerged cultural resources), particularly those eligible or listed on theNational Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Places. Policies CR5through CR7 call for coordination and consultation with Native American organizationsregarding cultural resources. Policy CR8 encourages the evaluation and monitoring of knowncultural resource sites. Finally, Policy CR9 gives specific requirements regarding future projectimpact assessments, particularly with regard to cultural resources.Protect the Watersheds, Adjacent Urban Areas, and the Public from Fire and OtherSafety HazardsFire. Because the Watershed is near populated urban areas, an accumulation of fuels can pose arisk to public safety due to the potential for wildfires. A wildfire could also affect water quality,water supply, and ecological and cultural resources within the Watershed and in adjacent areas.Fire Policies F1 through F10 address the protection of Watershed resources in terms of fireprevention, including restricting access as a fire suppression tool. Policies F11 through F14address the use of prescribed fire for vegetation management and enhancement.Safety and Security. Safety and Security Policies S1 through S3 address safety concernsresulting from public exposure to risks during recreational activities. Policies S4 through S8concentrate on minimizing particular risks from hazardous seismic and geologic conditions andfrom hazardous materials. Policies S9 through S11 address the role of SFPUC staff as both asecurity force and an emergency response team. The management of liability is addressed inPolicies S12 through S14.Continue Existing Compatible Uses and Provide Opportunities for PotentialCompatible Uses on Watershed Lands, Including Educational, Recreational, andScientific UsesProhibitions and Restrictions on New Activities/Development. Watershed Activities PolicyWA1 lists specific activities that would be prohibited because they are deemed detrimental toWatershed resources. These prohibited activities include:! unauthorized take or possession of wildlife (including fish);! unauthorized take of vegetation;! swimming and body contact with the water;NOP 96.223E: Alameda Watershed Management Plan II-10 ESA / 930385January 2001