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Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page II-36 Forward Inc. Landfill 2018 Expansion Project from the San Joaquin River to enter the channel. After the relocation of the channel is completed and is ready to convey water, initial flows will be released at approximately 2 cubic feet/second (cfs), and shall be monitored to assure that water is released gradually through the channel for the first week after re-opening. This reduced flow would avoid causing a sediment plume. The restored channel shall not be opened prior to or during a significant rainfall event, and initial releases into the channel shall be coordinated with the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District to insure no significant releases are scheduled during the initial opening of the channel. H.3. Potential "Take" of Identified in This EIR: Less than Giant Garter Snake. Mitigation Measure H-3. Participation in the SJMSCP affords the project proponent Significant Incidental Take authorization for giant garter snake pursuant to ESA, CESA and CEQA. Nonetheless, to minimize the potential for "incidental take" of giant garter snake,the following measures required by the SJMSCP (SJCOG 2000)shall be applied: A. A preconstruction survey for the species shall be conducted according to the requirements of the SJMSCP by a qualified biologist approved by the SJMSCP Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). If a giant garter snake is detected within the study area, the project will undertake Incidental Take Avoidance and Minimization Measures to protect the species as directed by the TAC. The project shall also comply with any mitigation requirements specified for giant garter snake habitat by the SJMSCP TAC (SJCOG 2000). Avoidance and minimization measures may include the following, as specified by the TAC: 1. Construction shall occur during the active period for the snake,between May 1 and October 1. Between October 2nd and April 30th,the SJMSCP Joint Powers Authority (JPA), with the concurrence of the Permitting Agencies' representatives on the TAC, shall determine if additional measures are necessary to minimize and avoid take.