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summer inundation events will allow vegetarian to respond. Pumping water in early <br /> September will create shallow flooded marsh and mud flats 4 months earlier than predicted <br /> inundation through winter runoff. Also, and more importantly, inundation will occur <br /> slowly allowing for new areas to be made available to aquatic life. The rapid filling of both <br /> lakes in January, under current conditions, does not allow wildlife time to exploit food <br /> resources. The proposed management scheme will extend wildlife use period (less than <br /> 12+ msl water depths) to six months (Fig. 2). <br /> Levee and water control structures will be maintained by Buckeye Ranch. Control of water <br /> levels will be necessary on both structures. Periodic inspection of both structures and <br /> dikes will be necessary to ensure proper operation. <br /> Waterfowl and shorebird populations will be observed regularly. If any dead birds are <br /> observed, the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife <br /> Service will be notified immediately. Widespread mortality could indicate a disease <br /> outbreak of either botulism or avian cholera, both of which have previously occurred in <br /> the Delta. <br /> Mosquito Control <br /> All seasonal wetland development will include design elements for mosquito control, and <br /> the project proponent will work closely with the local Mosquito Abatement District. <br /> Certain types of management strategies substantially lessen the likelihood of mosquito <br /> problems. In particular, management of seasonal wetlands and marshes principally during <br /> the winter months (October- April), when mosquitoes are not active,is the easiest <br /> approach. Summer moist-soil management to encourage watergrass will take place on <br /> approximately 200 acres. These units will be intensively managed and monitored for <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 191 <br />