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Aquatic Resources The Mokelumne River borders the southern edge of the project site and may be used as one of the water sources to fill the lakes. Chinook salmon (Onchorhynchus tshawytscha) historically spawned in the Mokelumne River but its populations have declined dramatically in recent years. A preliminary list of fisheries resources in the Mokelumne River includes chinook salmon,steelhead trout(Salmo gairdneri), striped bass (Morone saxatilis), and American shad (Alosa sapidissima). The "Aquatic Resources" analysis will include the following tasks: ■ contact DFG staff to determine their knowledge and concerns about fisheries in the Mokelumne River; ■ review DFG file data about fish sampling locations along the Mokelumne River; ■ review existing reports to establish critical times in chinook salmon production in the lower Mokelumne River near the project area; ■ if fish data are inadequate, sample fish in the Mokelumne River; ■ determine impacts from construction of the bridge crossing of the Mokelumne River; ■ determine impacts from diverting floodflows from the Mokelumne River into the project lakes; and ■ determine impacts from diverting floodflows from the project lakes into the Mokelumne River. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce impacts to less- than-significant levels, if possible. CHAPTER 12. HABITAT RESTORATION Jones & Stokes Associates will review the draft Buckeye Ranch Management Plan as part of developing CEQA documentation. The habitat management plan should address short- and long-term management of vegetation and wildlife. Specific guidelines are expected on how impacts during construction will be prevented or minimized. Objectives for habitat restoration over the next 100 years are expected in the plan. Specifications for habitat restoration for the next 5 years should include grading, irrigation, and planting design specifications. The maintenance and monitoring of restored and created wildlife habitat should be described. The habitat management plan should also include a description of future land use expected in the vineyard area after the Brovelli's lease ends. III-17