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Ms. Kerry Sullivan April 8, 1992 Page 15 Page 4.7- 19 Greater Sandhill Crane It is very possible that during normal rainfall years this subspecies utilizes the Tracy Lakes basins for both feeding and roosting, however, this assumption could not be confirmed during the preparation of this document. C202 This statement is conjecture about the presence of the Greater Sandhill Crane on the property. But there is every reason to believe that the Management Plan, in expanding seasonal marshes,will provide additional habitat suitable for the Crane's use. Page 4.7 - 20 Other protected Species Two protected amphibian species that most likely existing on the site in recent time are the red- legged frog (Rana aurora) and the California tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum 0203 californiense). They are both pond spawning species. Once again,this is conjecture about the presence of these species. Page 4.7 - 20 The valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus dimorphus), a federal-listed threatened species, occurs in San Joaquin County where elderberry plants (Sambucus sp.) comprise part of the local riparian community. Several stem sections were closely examined for C204 signs of the beetle larva, but none were found. However, a survey for the adults in early summerwould be needed to further verify its presence or absence on the project site. Evidence of usage is visible on the stems of the elderberry plant itself; therefore,since one were found, presumably none exist. Page 4.7 - 21 The tree and/or bush clearing operation in 1989 resulted in the loss of 12.5 acres of the scarcest biological community in San Joaquin County and the Central Valley which is the old growth foothill/riparian woodland community. C205 The Nature Conservacy's preserve on the Consumnes River is significantly better habitat. It continues to l flood naturally unlike Brovelli Woods. The actual amount of forest cleared was less than ten acres. The Management Plan calls for replanting and re-establishing riparian woodlands on twenty acres along the Mokelumne River previously cleared and leveled by the former owners. Page 4.7 - 21 The creation of permanent lakes would remove a potential foraging habitat for the hawk. Presently, the combination of shoreline,coupled with the lakebed, provides a blend of riparian brush and lakebed weed growth which creates prime rodent habitat most likely used by the Swainson's hawk. While it is recognized that the proposed plan creates more shoreline than C206i presently exists, this new shoreline involves an open water/plant edge ecotone which would not be near as productive for rodents as existing conditions. This statement is factually incorrect. The Management Plan discusses the seasonal marshes we are proposing to create in the fingers of the lakes. III-13C