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EI . Facts in Support of the Finding: The potential for Impacts on Sacramento splittail is discussed in Section III.F of the EIR. The measures above are designed to mitigate impacts on Sacramento splittail. 1.Impacts on Giant Garter Snake - Potential Significant Impact(F.12): Implementation of the project could result in significant adverse impacts to the giant garter snake. Finding: Based upon the analysis in the EIR,creation of aquatic and associated habitat,compliance with recommendations and requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game,pre-construction salvage of individuals,appropriate scheduling of i h construction, limitation of vegetation clearing and movement of heavy equipment,training of construction personnel,and appropriate dewatering of wetlands,ditches,marshes,etcand relocation of aquatic species will make impacts on the giant garter snake less than significant. ii The following mitigation measures will mitigate these impacts to below a level of significance. G E Mitigation Measures (Impact F.12): . (a) Implementation of the approved wetland mitigation plan (see also Mitigation Measure FI) would compensate for impacts to aquatic and associated habitat(which is assumed to constitute giant garter snake.habitat)resultingf.om creek realignment. In accordance with that plan, a total of 39 acres of aquatic and associated upland and :! riparian habitat shall be created, constituting a 4.5:1 replacement ratio, and shall be managed as a preserve for biological resources.. i i; (b)All mitigation requirements for giant garter snake should be in accordance with, and to the satisfaction of, CDFG and USFWS. Conditions attached to the CDFG Streambed Alteration Agreement shall be incorporated into the wetlands plan and implemented accordingly. ' (c) The followingpre-construction and construction measures should be implemented to salvage individuals and to minimize and avoid take. These measures should be consistent with the recently released SIMSCP(Public review draft,dated September 23, 1999). Construction shall occur during the active period for the snake, between May 1 and October 1. Between October 2nd and April 30th, the JPA with the concurrence of the Permitting Agencies'representatives on the TAC, shall determine if additional measures ii are necessary to minimize and avoid take. Limit vegetation clearing within 200 feet of the banks of occupied giant garter snake aquatic habitat to the minimal area necessary. 33 r