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► i ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Water, Drainage, and Flooding: The entire project is located within the 100 year flood protection zone. All buildings will be located above the 100 year flood plain. Ground water is located at approximately 15 feet below the soil surface. Potable water is located at approximately 45 feet. The San Joaquin River borders the property to the east. The project plans are to reinforce and protect the levee to prevent erosion and lateral migration of the San Joaquin River. Land, Land Use, and Biota: The topography is comprised of gentle sloping and undulating land forms with the soil being comprised of alluvial sands. No agricultural land will be lost as a result of the project. Wildlife habitat is comprised of dense stands of riparian vegetation representative of typical San Joaquin Valley riverine habitats. Optimal habitats are located nearest the existing lake and in close proximity to the San Joaquin River to the North and South. Wildlife species include: striped skunk; opossum; coyote; grey squirrel; grey fox; ground squirrels; red-tailed hawks; black shouldered kite; northern harrier, swainson hawk; numerous songbirds; barn owl; California quail; Chinese ring-necked pheasant; various waterfowl species; great blue heron; green heron; great egret; bittern; bullfrog; western pond turtle; garter snake, California king snake, western fence lizard, and similar species. Vegetation type and extent include the following: Tree species are located on approximately 18 acres (30% of property) and comprise the following species - Goodings willow, Fremont cottonwood, and valley oak. shrub species are located on approximately 18 acres (30% of property) and comprise the following species - Sandbar willow, Wild rose, California blackberry, Snowberry, Buttonbrush, Blue elderberry, and Mugwort. Grass and Ground Cover species are located on approximately 18 acres (30% of property) and comprise the following species - Golden rod, Mustard, Bermuda grass, Wild oats, Creeping wild rye, and Shasta daisy.