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<br />Otero County <br /> <br />Page 14 21612fJ11l <br /> <br />orero COUAty 11M a Dumber of rwreationAl J"f'IOBrct'3 J'lUJgiug from MIUt'DmS and the <br />performiJIg arts, to facilities that iJlvite provide participation, i.e., swimming pooJs. golf <br />COUI'"'..=, bowlillg :lIC)-:, m-line hockey, ba:eb:ll!&oftba!l field&, rodeG grounds, etc. In <br />addition, lakes and reservoirs invite boaten and side.... fisherman and swimmers. For <br />those individuals wlto enjoy the great outdoo.... hlki.... bikiDg. camping. and hunting <br />opportunities are present. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />14, Local and Migratory Wildlife (including aquatic) lUSE SCIENTIFIC NAMESf. <br /> <br />Otero County bu a "well-rounded" wildlife population. Small animals sach as birds, <br />squirreJs. rabbits, prairie dogs. and coyotes abonnd. Deer, both whitetail and mule deer <br />have a presence in the canyoD and along the river bottom. The area has always been <br />known for its duck and geese populations, with doves, quaD and pheasants also in <br />abundance. <br /> <br />15. Rare, Unique, AND Common Vegetation {USE SCIENTIFIC NAMES): <br /> <br />Common vegetation includes buffalo grass. tamarack" willow, cottoDwoods, cedar, pinon, <br />coehia weed, Johuon grass. bindweed, cactus, etc. No rare or unique types of vegetation <br />are indicated. <br /> <br />16. Environmental Consequences of the Proposed Action(s): None <br /> <br />. NOTE: The following questions! requirements MUST be answered in considerable detail for EACH of the <br />following: A . The proposed project; B - The no-action alternative; and C alternative projects 2, 3, & 4. The <br />answers MUST include a DESCRIPTION of the "Positive Effects" and the "Negative Effects", "Yes" or "No" <br />answers ARE NOT sufficient. <br /> <br />G. Land Use and Socio-economic Issues <br />Question I: Describe how the proposed project is consistent with land use in the area- The <br />proposed project wiD not cause a cbange in land use, but wiD help protect <br />the existing uses.- <br /> <br />Do nothing. wiD not cause a change in land use. but will not reduce the risk <br />of loss from floodiDg. <br /> <br />Alternative A, win Dot cause a change in land use. bat wiD help protect tbe <br />existing uses. <br /> <br />Question 2: <br /> <br />Describe any conflicts with local zoning ordinances, The proposed project will <br />not caase a change in zoniag ordinances, but will help protect the existing <br />Des. <br /> <br />Do nothing. will not cause a cbange iu zoning ordinances, but will not reduce <br />the risk of loss from flooding. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Alternative A, will not cause a change in zoniDg ordinances, but will help <br />protect the existing uses. <br />