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avifaunal treatments in the valley. it is clear from this review that the authors D62 have had Tittle experience working In the Central Valley, particularly the Delta Region. Il. Biotics Pegs 3-Tracy LW= "permanent wetland rather than seasonal wetland" seems far more appropriate in describing these lakes" By early January, 1993, Tracy Lakes were dry, even when other creeks D63 and rivers in the area had filled up. With continued record breaking ralns, the lakes had completely filled up by January 18. Since these Lakes are dry by summer and into at least the late fall, Tracey Lakes might better be described as a Laguna h ' . Since the aquatic and riparian vegetation is nearly non-existent due o grazing and past farming activities, the discussion of the nature of the Tracy Lake wetlands Is academic as there is little food or cover for wildlife. The presence of expansive flats of cocklebur and ConyLza indicates a very unstable wetland regime with limited wildlife value. These systems can be Improved through proper restoration and management. The Buckeye Ranch Management Plan does outline a plan for wetland restoration on the property. PaHabitats 'The lake supports a lush inshore aquatic vascular plant stand which extends out to a depth of approximately 4 feeL..A sparse shoreline riparian vegetation, consisting primarily of scattered willows. persists under heavy cattle D64 grazing." The vegetation along the lakeshore Is badly degraded. On January 8, the lake vegetation did not appear"lush. " An example of a lush stand of vegetation would be cattails and bulrush plants which does not exist at this site due to current grazing practices. Page 7- Seasonal Wetlands D65 The Biotics Study failed to note that much of the bed of Tracy Lakes serves as a seasonal wetland after the lake dries by summer and through the fall. Page 7-10 - Elant Communities The author uses a much outdated classification -- Munz, 1965, Califomia Flora -- as the basis to describe the vegetation types. Several more recent D66 publications provide more up to date descriptions of California plant communities, including those of Holland (1986), Barbour and Major 1988), and California Department of Fish and Game (1988). 7 VI-82