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2. Launch Ramp: Dry boat storage would be useful and convenient with a launching ramp. However, provision of storage areas would be a waste of space without one. A launching ramp could contribute to the popularity and success of the marina. People who wish to make one day boat trips would not be required to travel to other marinas to launch their craft and then travel back to park at the proposed marina. Indeed, such travelling would not be convenient nor worthwhile. Therefore, a launching ramp would provide access to people who do not choose to rent covered berth spaces but who still would like to utilize the marina ' s facilities. F. Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Significant Effects : 1. Conversion of Agricultural Land: The entire parcel will not be used for the marina or parking for recreational vehicles. The feasi- bility of a dry boat storage area and auto and trailer parking is highly dependent on the develop- ment of a launching ramp. Should the launching ramp be omitted, then less space would be converted to the marina. It is conceivable that seven of the 33 acres need be converted. The remainder could continue to be in agriculture. 2. Minimize Damage to Levees : The waterway side of the levee is currently laid with rock and concrete rip-rap. As presently con- ceived the vegetation, which also line the levee, will not be uprooted. More concrete rip-rap may be necessary to reduce erosion from boat wakes. The landward side of the levee will require fill and grading to accommodate the entrances onto the parcel. The fill will consist of a mineral base and not the less stable peat material. In addition vegetation will. be planted to landscape the marina. As mentioned earlier, careful attention must be made in selecting propert plants so adequate care and monitoring can be maintained on the levee. 26 -