SFPUC 2001 Alameda Watershed Management Plan

III. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND IMPACTSA. EXISTING PLANS AND POLICIESPolicy 105: The County shall preserve the area located between the Sunol/Ohlone Wildernessand San Francisco’s San Antonio and Calaveras Reservoir Watershed lands for uses compatiblewith Watershed and recreational lands.Biological Resources SubtopicPlant communities identified by the Area Plan for the Alameda Watershed include grassland,woodland, and scrub. The California red-legged frog has been identified in areas of the AlamedaWatershed.DefinitionsGrassland – Non-native grassland, valley needlegrass grassland.Woodland – Coast live oak forest, mixed evergreen forest, riparian forest.Scrub – Diablan sage scrub, coastal scrub.PoliciesPolicy 118: The County shall secure open space lands, through acquisition of easements or feetitle, specifically for the preservation and protection of indigenous vegetation and wildlife.Policy 119: The County shall encourage the maintenance of biological diversity in East Countyby including a variety of plant communities and animal habitats in areas designated for openspace.Hazard Zones SubtopicPoliciesPolicy 125: The County shall not approve new development in areas with potential naturalhazards unless the County can determine that feasible measures will be implemented to reducethe potential risk to acceptable levels, based on site-specific analysis.Cultural Resources SubtopicThe Area Plan does not specify any cultural resource areas for the Alameda Watershed. TheArea Plan does contain policies consistent with Section 106 of the National Historic PreservationAct for cultural discoveries.PolicyPolicy 127: The County shall identify and preserve significant archaeological and historicalresources, including structures and sites that contribute to the heritage of East County.NOP 96.223E: Alameda Watershed Management Plan III.A-7 ESA / 930385January 2001