as defined by the Coastal Act. Discuss whether the habitat is especially valuable in terms of sustaining a special–status species, providing habitat connectivity, wildlife movement corridors, etc. Also note if the area could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and development. Environmental Consequences For each habitat type, discuss the potential direct and indirect impacts (and cumulative impacts if not discussed in a separate section). Discuss, as needed, habitat fragmentation, potential impacts to wildlife corridors and/or fish passage, potential impacts to the natural communities related to the distribution of this community in the region or statewide, and function of the community in terms of services it provides for water quality, habitat, breeding, etc. This is a good place to reference any regional conservation plans, such as habitat conservation plans (HCP), multiple species conservation plans (MSCP), or coastal plans. Such plans are usually developed to lessen habitat loss and fragmentation and to maintain wildlife corridors. The NES discusses issues such as migration routes, fish passage, wildlife corridors, concentrations of animal strikes on the roadway, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory agencies are likely to raise concerns over these issues, so discuss them in the environmental document as applicable. If the project is in the coastal zone and has the potential to affect ESHA, discuss potential impacts and consistency with applicable coastal policies and ordinances. Discuss the relevant project features and standardized measures, including best practices that have avoided or minimized the project’s environmental consequences. Examples might include standard revegetation efforts performed by the Contractor (and not required as mitigation or as a permit condition), fish passage or wildlife crossings included as part of the project design, and the establishment of environmental sensitive areas (ESAs). Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures Discuss any proposed avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures. Remember to state what the measure would do and why we are proposing it. If mitigation is determined to be necessary under CEQA, discuss the significance of the impact and the proposed mitigation measures in Chapter 3. Additional Guidance
as defined by the Coastal Act. Discuss whether the habitat is especially valuable in terms of sustaining a special–status species, providing habitat connectivity, wildlife movement corridors, etc. Also note if the area could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and development. Environmental Consequences For each habitat type, discuss the potential direct and indirect impacts (and cumulative impacts if not discussed in a separate section). Discuss, as needed, habitat fragmentation, potential impacts to wildlife corridors and/or fish passage, potential impacts to the natural communities related to the distribution of this community in the region or statewide, and function of the community in terms of services it provides for water quality, habitat, breeding, etc. This is a good place to reference any regional conservation plans, such as habitat conservation plans (HCP), multiple species conservation plans (MSCP), or coastal plans. Such plans are usually developed to lessen habitat loss and fragmentation and to maintain wildlife corridors. The NES discusses issues such as migration routes, fish passage, wildlife corridors, concentrations of animal strikes on the roadway, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory agencies are likely to raise concerns over these issues, so discuss them in the environmental document as applicable. If the project is in the coastal zone and has the potential to affect ESHA, discuss potential impacts and consistency with applicable coastal policies and ordinances. Discuss the relevant project features and standardized measures, including best practices that have avoided or minimized the project’s environmental consequences. Examples might include standard revegetation efforts performed by the Contractor (and not required as mitigation or as a permit condition), fish passage or wildlife crossings included as part of the project design, and the establishment of environmental sensitive areas (ESAs). Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures Discuss any proposed avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures. Remember to state what the measure would do and why we are proposing it. If mitigation is determined to be necessary under CEQA, discuss the significance of the impact and the proposed mitigation measures in Chapter 3. Additional Guidance
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