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Mr. Richard Larrouy 3 The Service recommends the following actions be undertaken to avoid potential adverse impacts to the vernal pools and the two vernal pool fairy shrimp: 1) No recontouring or regrading should occur within the vernal pool watershed. Any activities that adversely impact the pool hydrology should be avoided. 2) The dirt road that passes through the vernal pools should be rerouted to the top or to the northside of the hill located just north of the watershed. The road should be designed and constructed to avoid adverse impacts to the hydrology of the pools. 3) Use of the vernal pool watershed by off-road vehicles (ORVs) , cattle and other livestock should be prohibited. Low impact activities such as bird watching, hiking, picnicking, etc. should be encouraged as an alternate use. 4) Septic systems and leach lines should be designed and placed so they do not adversely impact the water quality of the vernal pools. 5) Use of herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides should be prohibited within the vernal pool watershed. 6) We encourage collection of an annual homeowner's association fee as mentioned on page 6 of the Revised Initial Study by the County of San Joaquin to support an annual inspection and preparation of a compliance report by a qualified biologist. The biologist utilized should be subject to the approval of the Service. Sufficient funds should be included in the association fee to insure adequate surveys that are subject to the approval of the Service each year. We also recommend that if any damage or destruction occurs, the specific site be restored to pre-project conditions subject to the approval of the Service and the California Department of Fish and Game. The recommendations in this letter should be included in the Declaration of Convenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that is submitted for approval to the California Department of Real Estate (CDRE) . A copy of the CC&R and the final homeowner's association budget that is approved by the CDRE should be sent to the Service. Please contact Chris Nagano or Laurie Simons at 916/978-4866 (endangered species) or Cay Goude at 916/978-4613 (other fish and wildlife) if you have any questions about this response. Sincerely, J/Y Wayne S. White V Field Supervisor