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Successful restoration involves a "hands-on" approach to not only planting vegetation, or allowing it to naturally re- establish, but removal of introduced and/or less desireable plant species as well. Uncontrolled vegetation, such as the rush or wild rose develop impenetrable densities which limit not only the diversity of vegetation able to get established, but also the diversity of wildlife. Therefore, changes and additions to, and with regard to, vegetation are not the only aspects of restoration to be considered. In order for wildlife restoration projects to succeed on marginal areas, as well as providing for multiple sustained use for the greatest number of individuals, often times land resources should be permanently and markedly altered. Strange Aquatic Resources and its client, John Eagal, believes this project, as proposed, will result in a viable development (Eagal Lake) which embodies an inter-disciplinary approach that will ensure the integrated use of the natural resources, while providing for the highest quality and quantity of wildlife habitat. The goal of the project is to restore and develop the greatest diversity and quality of wildlife habitat to increase the production of native species, while providing a source of income to the client. The project will also provide a high- quality, healthful, and aesthetically and intellectually pleasing environment for its members. Currently, much careful and thoughtful planning has been committed to this project. The plant species chosen for the project are documented as desirable and have been chosen on the basis of creating a highly vigorous, complex, and diverse riparian corridor canopy. First priority in proposing any vegetation not currently found on the area was given to species that are both native to California &d reported as being of fundamental importance to the success and continued health of riparian wildlife communities. These species and a limited number of other beneficial species have been researched to determine the extent to which they are of benefit in the riparian community, to determine where a species fits into such a habitat, and to distinguish those species that best demonstrate complex and diverse values to the community and are, therefore, the "best" choices to be made. For a complete list of these research materials please see the attached bibliography. Strange Aquatic Resources and the client, John Eagal, believe this project, as proposed, will benefit both wildlife species numbers and species diversity, as well as providing a source of income to the client. We believe that this project, as proposed, will fulfil CEQA requirements. We also believe that this project, as proposed, will substantially mitigate for any and all significant impacts brought forth by this project. 2