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<br /> <br />Soil Investigations for Data Collection in the Delta <br />Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 183 <br />3.16 Recreation <br />ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES <br />Potentially <br />Significant <br />Impact <br />Less Than <br />Significant <br />with <br />Mitigation <br />Incorporated <br />Less Than <br />Significant <br />Impact <br />No <br />Impact <br />a) Would the project increase the <br />use of existing neighborhood <br />and regional parks or other <br />recreational facilities such that <br />substantial physical <br />deterioration of the facility would <br />occur or be accelerated? <br /> <br />b) Would the project include <br />recreational facilities or require <br />the construction or expansion of <br />recreational facilities that might <br />have an adverse physical effect <br />on the environment? <br /> <br /> <br />3.16.1 Environmental Setting <br />The Delta and Suisun Marsh region is a one-of-a-kind place whose mix of land and <br />water offers diverse and authentic recreation opportunities. While privately-owned <br />farmland is off-limits to the public, publicly-managed lands and waterways, including <br />parks, boating facilities, some levees, and some road rights-of-way, support diverse <br />recreation activities. Recreation opportunities include fishing, boating along miles of <br />navigable waterways; bird watching, other nature activities, and hunting; enjoying region <br />restaurants, campgrounds, picnic areas, and historic buildings; and events that draw <br />visitors to taste local produce and wine and learn about this unique place (California <br />State Parks 2011). <br />3.16.2 Discussion <br />a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other <br />recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility <br />would occur or be accelerated? <br />No impact. The Proposed Project area is currently used for recreational activities <br />such as boating, water skiing, fishing and other land-based activities as described