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trips per berth per year is thus consistent with DNOD' s estimates. The total trips generated from this project will be 4, 801.8 trips per year. (See Table 4) . An indirect impact of this growth is the increased demand for convenience facilities. Stockton and Antioch are the nearest areas where such stations are located. Additional demand is likely to be absorbed in these existing facilities although new ones may be required as additional recreational developments are established. Because the General Plan and the zone prohibits commercial uses in the Delta, any new convenience facilities must be built in existing commercial areas in Stockton. Population and housing growth produced by the proposed marina will not be great. However, seasonal increases in population could create a demand for public services, such as police and fire protection, which are not readily available in the area. Permanent residents are not expected to increase significantly as a result of the proposed marina. E. Alternatives to the Proposed Project : 1. No Proiect : Leaving the parcel in agricultural production would have several benefits. First, intensive agricultural production takes advantage of the rich peat soils, the moderate climate, the ample source of water and the flat topography. Second, the crops provide a resting and feeding area for migratory waterfowl. Third, the growth aspects of the marina are certain to create circulation problems on Neugebauer Road and Turner Cut waterways. These two transportation corri- dors are not built to handle major traffic. On the other hand the proposed marina has several advantages at this site. First, the area is desig- nated by the Delta Master Recreation Plan as a Multiple Use Waterway. Since the demand for recreational facilities exceeds the supply, the marina, if not located on the proposed site, will likely be proposed elsewhere in the Delta. Such a move could infringe on more environmentally sensitive areas. Second, the Delta' s economy is dominated by agriculture, but an increasingly important part is the growing recreation industry. This development would provide added income to the area and also create both seasonal and permanent employment. - 24 -