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The SEIR evaluates the impact of the proposed Zone on wetlands, including <br /> wetlands present in the Alamo Canal adjacent to the area of the proposed Zone. <br /> Significance Before Mitigation: Significant <br /> Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant <br /> Finding: Changes have been incorporated into the proposed Zone that would avoid <br /> the significant environmental effect as identified in the SEIR. Mitigation Measures <br /> 4.E-2 through 4.E-4, which have been incorporated into the proposed Zone, will <br /> reduce the significant environmental impact to a less-than-significant level. <br /> Facts in Support of Finding: The following facts and mitigation measures indicate <br /> that the impact will be reduced to less than significant. <br /> 1. Construction activities within the proposed Zone—specifically, <br /> reconstruction and widening of the freeway on-ramp bridge over the Alamo <br /> Canal—could affect wetlands and wetland habitat. <br /> 2. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 4.E-2 through 4.E-4 set forth in <br /> Table 6-1 of the Final SEIR and listed in the MMRP will ensure that Impact <br /> 4.E-lc will be reduced to a less-than-significant level and are hereby <br /> incorporated by reference and described below. <br /> Mitigation Measure 4.E-2: Wetland Delineation. In coordination with the City, a <br /> qualified wetland ecologist shall conduct a wetland delineation of the proposed <br /> bridge expansion and replacement site to identify potential waters of the United <br /> States (U.S.) (including wetlands) or waters of the state which may be present. If no <br /> waters of the U.S. or waters of the state are identified onsite, no further action is <br /> required. Should waters of the U.S. or waters of the state be determined present <br /> within the site, features shall be mapped and documented in a report for submission <br /> to the appropriate jurisdictional agencies retaining authority over the identified <br /> features. <br /> Site(s) affected: Proposed bridge expansion and replacement site. <br /> Mitigation Measure 4.E-3: Wetland Avoidance and Protection. Access roads, work <br /> areas, and infrastructure shall be sited to avoid and minimize direct and indirect <br /> impacts to wetlands and waters. Where work will occur within and/or adjacent to <br /> federal and state jurisdictional wetlands and waters, protection measures shall be <br /> applied to minimize the footprint of overall impacts and protect these features. <br /> These measures shall include the following: <br /> • A protective barrier (such as silt fencing) shall be erected around the work <br /> area(s)to minimize disturbance to wetland or water features and isolate <br /> 29 <br />