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2-050 -A Site Summary- San Joaquin River, Ward Cut Islands Complex 2-050 -A <br /> Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W <br /> County: San Joaquin SF Bay and Delt 3802.3 12129.4 <br /> USGSQaad: Holt NOAAChart: 18661 SACRAMENTO/SAN JOAQUIN RIVER <br /> Last Page Update: 7/1/1996 <br /> SITE DESCRIPTION: <br /> Site is an island complex along the Deep Water Channel from light R8 to light R16. These include Tinsley, <br /> Ward, Headreach, Fern, Little Venice Islands and many small unnamed channel and berm islands. This is a <br /> DMRP designated Natural Resource Area with Significant Habitat Values. Though some parts of the islands are <br /> partially developed, most are in very natural states varying from marsh to shrub scrub to riparian. The channels <br /> bordering agricultural islands have heavily ripped levees. <br /> SEASONAL and SPECIAL RESOURCE CONCERN <br /> Rich marsh and riparian areas here have "A" priority all year. Special Status Species occur here: Delta smelt <br /> (FT/SE)and winter run chinook (F/SE)occur in modest numbers in fall to spring; rare plants. <br /> RESOURCES OF PRIMARY CONCERN <br /> The islands here are very natural, varying from marshy to upland riparian. Some of the islands have flooded <br /> interiors with channels communicating with the river. Aquatic environment supports diverse freshwater <br /> community. <br /> This is extremely diverse and valuable bird habitat. The black rail (ST)occurs here. <br /> Other vertebrates include riverine and marsh species of all kinds. Western pond turtle occurs here. <br /> This area has modest occurrence of Delta Smelt during fall/winter and a moderate density of winter-run chinook <br /> smolts from mid Oct to June. Juvenile and adult striped bass are typical as are warm water species. <br /> Valley elderberry long horn beetle (FT) has been found here. <br /> Rare plants are found throughout this site. These include California hibiscus, Mason's lilaeopsis, and Suisun <br /> marsh aster. <br /> CULTURAL. HISTORIC, and ARCHEOLOGICAL SENSITIVITIES <br /> Contact the California Dept of Parks and Recreation - Office of Historic Preservation (Eric Allison (916) 653- <br /> 9125), and the Northwest Information Center, (Bryan Much, Sonoma State College (707) 332-1117)for specific <br /> information on historic or cultural resources in this area. <br /> KEY CONTACTS: Trustee(T); Entry/Owner/Access (E); Cultural (C); or Other Assistance(0) <br /> Type Name/ Title Organization Phone <br /> E Gilbert Cosio Webb Tract Reclamation District (209)943-5551 <br /> E Dominick Gulli Terminous Tract Reclamation District (209)478-6525 <br /> John Henderson F/W Biologist US Fish&Wildlife Service,Environmental Contam (916)414-6595 <br /> Eric Larson CA Dept.of Fish&Wildlife,Bay/Delta (707)944-5528 <br /> E Chris Neudeck Mandeville Island Reclamation District (209)946-0268 <br /> OEL Dab Nomellini President Central Delta Water Agency (209)465-5883 <br /> ADDITIONAL SITE SUMMARY COMMENTS: <br /> ACP 2-SF Bay&Delta 9850.1 -28 October 1,2014 <br />