Sepulveda Dam Basin Master Plan - Los Angeles District - U.S. Army

Sepulveda Dam BasinMaster Plan and Environmental AssessmentFishing, boating and swimming in the Wildlife Area Lake and in Bull Creek are notallowed.Prepare a management plan for long –term invasive plant eradication.Restore unofficial trails that have become compacted and devoid of vegetation.Promote safety in isolated areas bya. Docent led tours and patrols to keep a constant presence in the area.b. Signs posted describing the inherent dangers of potential flooding in these areas.c. Planting “unfriendly” but appropriate native riverine plants such as native roses(Rosa californica) at entry points into the areas with appropriate warning signsand plant identification.d. Periodic but irregular “sweeps” by enforcement personnel to removeencampments and direct people out of the area. Such sweeps cannot be reliablypredicted, but if occur frequently enough, the likelihood of people immediatelyreturning is diminished.e. Vegetation management as required includes trimming and clearing/mowing foruser safety and security.The extent and area of lands included within each proposed land use classification aredescribed, including total acreage and lands proposed for new classifications are mappedin Appendix E Map 23; andA description of Corps policy and guidance appropriate for each land use classificationhas been provided to guide appropriate designation and future development andmanagement of the lands.6.2.4 Recommended Areas Applicable to Multiple Resource Management (MRM) -Recreation - Low DensityApproximately 801 acres is recommended for the MRM - Recreation - Low Density land useclassification. MRM - Recreation - Low Density recognizes areas that have less intensiverecreational uses such as picnic areas, open play areas, and golf courses. Areas designated asMRM – Recreation- Low Density are better suited to hosting special events becausedevelopment is limited and open space in these areas can suit multiple use and function. Specialevents at Sepulveda Basin are preferred to occur in Woodley Park and the north side of LakeBalboa. Other areas classified as MRM - Recreation -Low Density may be considered on a caseby-casebasis and must be compatible with the surrounding area to limit impacts to adjacentareas. Special events must comply with guidelines established by the Corps included inAppendix A5.The following areas are recommended for this classification because of their current lowintensity recreational use:Woodley Lakes Municipal Golf CourseBalboa Municipal Golf CourseEncino Municipal Golf CourseAnthony C. Beilenson Park with the exception of the Bull Creek Restoration Area and theapproved universal access baseball fieldWoodley ParkLand Use Classification and Resource Plan Recommendations 6-4