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This area also can support a variety of other <br /> wildlife. Along Turner Cut the riparian habitat <br /> is less extensive relative to other waterways <br /> in the Delta (See Map 6) . Riparian habitat con- <br /> sists of the vegetation lining rivers and streams. <br /> It may occur as a narrow strip of trees and shrubs <br /> on either side of a stream or it may be several <br /> hundred feet wide. The vegetation along Turner <br /> Cut is primarily marshland grasses and shrubs. <br /> The proposed marina is not expected to uproot any <br /> plants. Vegetation on the landward side of the <br /> levy will be enhanced. <br /> Careful selection of the plants must be made to <br /> ensure that the levee will be adequately maintained <br /> and inspected. The Department of Water Resources <br /> has developed a list of plants which would not be <br /> recommended for levees because of their fast <br /> growing and difficult to control nature (See Table 3) . <br /> The primary disturbance to wildlife will be en- <br /> croachment by human activity. The presence of <br /> large numbers of people in any natural area will <br /> cause trampling of vegetation, accumulation of <br /> litter, and conflict with wildlife. <br /> 6. Conflicting Recreational Activities : <br /> A marina development would create or further <br /> exacerbate conflicting uses of the waterways. <br /> For example, bank fishing sites along Turner Cut <br /> would decrease because of the construction of <br /> covered berths. Increased boat traffic would <br /> also occur leaving behind wakes which at times <br /> interfere with fishing and cruising. <br /> B. Energy Consumption : <br /> Nearly all recreational areas away from urban centers will increase <br /> energy consumption. Because this proposed marina involves several <br /> different recreational uses, energy must be available in different <br /> forms. Fuel for boats, cars and recreational vehicles will be <br /> consumed and electricity for the marina and wells will be used. <br /> Since energy is an issue of a statewide and national nature, in- <br /> creased consumption will further the problems of an energy short <br /> age. The marina, by itself, will not cause a significant in- <br /> crease in the national demand for fuel. However, this, in combina- <br /> tion with other developments, will tend to increase the rate of <br /> growth in energy usage. <br /> 20 - <br />