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Section 8 Plan Implementation

EAA Storage Reservoirs Revised Draft PIR and EIS February 2006

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levels and other persistent contaminants in prey fish (mosquitofish, sunfish, and

largemouth bass) within the reservoir, and downstream area. In the event that

ecological risks from contaminants to listed species become evident through

sampling regimes and monitoring, the USACE will consult with the USFWS to

determine if reinitiating consultation in accordance with section 7 of the ESA is

necessary.

10. The initial flooding of the reservoir would occur at a rate of 0.5 inch per day

until a depth of 6 inches is attained in order to minimize negative impacts to the

Eastern indigo snake. The reservoir will also be initially filled at a rate of 1 inch

per day from the 6-inch to 12-inch water depth to allow additional time for other

terrestrial wildlife to vacate the area.

11. To protect cultural resources conditions stipulated by the SHPO will be

followed. Language will be included in construction contract specifications

outlining the steps to be taken in the event that undiscovered historical

properties are encountered. An informational training session, developed by a

professional archaeologist, will be conducted for the contractor’s personnel to

explain what kinds of archaeological/cultural materials might be encountered

during construction of the impoundment, and the steps to be taken in the event

these materials are encountered. A professional archaeologist will conduct

periodic monitoring of the project area during construction to determine if

activities are impacting unanticipated cultural resources.

12. As required under WRDA 2000, water to be reserved for ecosystem

restoration was evaluated. This is addressed in Annex G of this report.

13. As likewise required under WRDA 2000, the selected alternative plan has

been evaluated in the light of its potential effects on existing legal sources of

water and the level of service for flood protection. This is addressed in Annex G

of this report.

14. Compliance with the State of Florida’s legislative and statutory

requirements for approval of CERP projects are also addressed in Annex G.

8.7 VIEWS OF NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR

The Draft EAA Storage Reservoir PIR is the result of analysis and studies

dating back over ten years. The C&SF Project resulted in unanticipated adverse

impacts to the Everglades Protection Area. The EAA Storage Reservoir project

will help moderate the unnatural highs and lows currently experienced in Lake

Okeechobee and the Water Conservation Areas. The storage created by this

project may provide ecological benefits including reduced nutrient loading to

Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie Estuary, Caloosahatchee Estuary, and the

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