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1. Conservation: Establishment of a wetland corridor will further the intent of the conservation principle by making the stream and wetlands available to the general public while protecting and preserving those areas which are considered most valuable to the environment" 2. Economics: Development of a community contiguous to a growth generator is sound planning, and promotes the efficient extension of services and infrastructure. It also creates a viable new community. Alternatives to the adopted master plan such as a land exchange or dry land development remove the essential services :from the center of activity which increases the cost of providing services and utilities as well as promoting noncontiguous strip development. (See Part I Section B) 3. Aesthetics: Encouraging development which is sensitive to the natural setting has been an element of any master plan for Base II since the adoption of the Snake River Valley Guidelines in 1975. The present land use plan recognizes the river and the wetlands as a valuable asset to the community and proposes the enhancement and preservation of this asset through creation of a wetland corridor along the river. Dedication of the majority of this area is a part of this permit. (See Part II Section A) 4-. Environmental ConcerJ:~ This proposal includes plans to upgrade significantly degraded wetland areas and the Snake River Channel through E,ase II. (See Part II Section C) The rehabilitative measures on Peru Creek and at the Roberts Tailings provide opportunities to ameliorate past environmentaldegradation in the valley. (See Part II Section D) It is therefore highly probable that general environmental values can be significantly enhanced over the present condition and protected from future degradation. !'Jone of this will be possible except under this permit. -7-