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4. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 4.9 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Open Space _ Open space land shall be preserved for agricultural use, scenic beauty and recreation, natural resource protection, and as a protective buffer from natural hazards. STANISLAUS COUNTY GENERAL PLAN The Stanislaus County General Plan's Conservation/Open Space Element—approved in 1994— has several goals pertinent to this Proposed Project: 1. Encourage the protection and preservation of natural and scenic areas throughout the — County; 2. Conserve water resources and protect water quality in the County; _ 3. Provide for the long-term conservation and use of agricultural lands; 4. Provide for the open-space recreational needs of the residents of the County; and 5. Protect fish and wildlife species of the County. Stanislaus County does not have an approved Habitat Conservation Plan(HCP)at this time. 4.9.3 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA A project would have a significant impact on biological resources if it would: • Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited to, marsh,vernal pool,coastal)through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption,or other means. • Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan,or other approved local,regional,or state habitat conservation plan. • Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications,on any species in local or regional plans,policies,or regulations,or by the CDFG or USFWS. • Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural — community identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations or by the CDFG or USFWS. • Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. • Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. RMC Pacific Vemalis Quany Mining and Reclamation Project 4.9-10 ESA/203015 Admims[a D,afl EIR Mamh 2004