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The Belted Kingfisher is perhaps the most spectacular of the aquatic feeders with its head first power dive from a high perch to grab a fish. Several dead oak tree snags should be positioned along the shoreline of the large ponds to encourage this species to perch and feed at the site. 6. Fish and Amphibians All permanent water sites in the new complex should be stocked with a carefully chosen selection of native fish and amphibian species. Because of the depth difference between the large and small pond complexes, the fish species complex should also be different. This is the prime reason for keeping the two systems independent of each other. The small pond/channel system should be stocked with Tuleperch, California Roach, and Treespine Stickleback. The larger system should receive an initial stocking of Sacramento Perch, Sacramento Sucker, and Sacramento Blackfish. The Sacramento Perch is a first- rate sport fish, and should be able to sustain some shoreline fishing pressure, although the primary reasons for the native fish stocking program is to promote these species and also provide a food base for the many fish-eating birds which will frequent this site. Two native amphibian species, the California Tiger Salamander and the Red-legged Frog, should be stocked in larval form in the small pond and marsh areas. Details of fish and amphibian stocking will be explained in the management and monitoring plan. 7. Riparian Woodland Community Surrounding much of the pond, canal, and meadow-marsh site will be a riparian woodland community, consisting of a complex of native grass, forb, shrub and tree species which once formed the extensive pristine Central Valley plant community discussed earlier. In planning this community, the existing riparian woodland at Caswell State Park will be studied to determine percent composition of species, planting associations, drainage requirements, etc. This study should be undertaken before the grading plan for the new habitat is finalized so that adequate water input into the new riparian woodland site may be planned for. 8. Public Access and Use of New Wetland Area One additional species which will benefit significantly from this project is our own. The new wetland and riparian woodland habitat will provide a scenic natural background for the future community and golf course at the site. In this respect, the new wetland should be positioned along one side of the development area, and the golf course should lie between it and the new home area. Segments of the wetland can meander into the golf course property to provide water hazards where needed. The golf course itself will act as a buffer against constant, heavy human presence at the edge of the wetlands. This,however, does not imply that the public should be excluded from the wetlands area. A trail which skirts the wetlands - golf course edge will allow hikers and joggers to transverse the entire length of the new habitat site. At several points along the trail paths will lead into the riparian community to observation platforms and/or blinds from which the bird life of the area may be viewed. The side of the new habitat which borders the development area boundary road should be adequately fenced and posted as a Nature Preserve. Access to the interior of the new habitat should be restricted to groups and 39