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4.Environmental Analysis usage of resources with the aforementioned conservation needs. Specific preservation goals — pertinent to the project are summarized below. Vegetation, Fish, and Wildlife Habitat The General Plan outlines measures for the protection and improvement of vegetation,fish,and wildlife habitat. This entails providing undeveloped open space for nature study,protection of — endangered species,and preservation of wildlife habitat. 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 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 listed by the CDFG or USFWS. RMC Pacific Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project 4.9-12 ESA 1203015 Draft Environmental Impact Report May 2000