the eir also considered six alternatives. the mandatory "no project" alternative was seen as degrading the island's habitat over time through increasing shrub growth and subsequent wildfires; the eir painted a picture of the shooting club then abandoning its lease and vandals looting the shellmounds. a second alternative encompassing public suggestions such as a restaurant, observation tower or hotel complex was dismissed as obviously more impactful than the district's plan. greater environmental impacts were also identified for three more alternatives: one with no on-site caretaker (and therefore more vandalism), one with a new pier (expensive and likely infeasible), and one where the caretaker's residence would be relocated. the final alternative considered was for ebrpd to sell the island to a private buyer, which was rejected because of the clear conflict with the district's mission.