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ER-91-2 NOP PAGE 2 enhancement, the applicants are proposing to restore Tracy Lake removing approximately 1, 600, 00 cubic yards of clay and sand to deepen the existing lake and the accompanying marsh area. Plans also include replanting and restoring the oak savannah areas and the riparian areas. Management of this nature preserve will be accomplished via a Conservation Easement with an environmental agency such as The Nature Conservancy. Project Size: 870 acres. Location: The project is located approximately 5 miles northwest of the City of Lodi, in the area generally bounded by Forest Lake Road on the north, and the Mokelumne River on the south. SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE INITIAL STUDY A. Biological Resources: Although the intent of the applicant is to establish a nature preserve on a large portion of the site, development of the site as proposed may still have a significant adverse impact on the area biological resources. The site provides habitat for a diverse population of birds and mammals. The raptor survey that was submitted with the application materials noted that six species of raptors were observed on site. These species include: Swainson' s Hawk, Red-Tailed Hawk, Red-Shouldered Hawk, American Kestrel, Black-Shouldered Kite, and Great Horned Owl. The survey also stated that Swainson' Hawks are strongly suspected of nesting on the site. It is unknown what impacts there may be to the site ' s wildlife from the proposed intensified use of the site. Development may discourage raptor nesting on site. There may also be potential impacts on wildlife from pets. The use of poisons on the golf course to control pests such as gophers and moles could adversely impact other animals higher on the food chain. There is also the potential impact to fish and wildlife in and around the Mokelumne River and Tracy lakes from golf course runoff containing herbicides and fertilizers. Since most of the site has principally been used for cattle grazing and not for intensive agricultural uses it is in a near natural state. The dominant native vegetation on the property consists of an Oak-Buckeye Savanna, a closed canopy oak forest along the Mokelumne River, and riparian vegetation along the margins of the ephemeral Tracy Lakes. Several vernal pools have been identified on site. Prior to submittal of any application materials, the