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3428 October 29, 1982 Page 5 beneficial impact by improving spawning conditions and availability of nutrients to the food chain. (See Draft Environmental Impact Statement [DEIS] p.8-18) 2. Wetlands are not significantly deteriorated because the wetlands are supplied primarily by upland flows which are trapped behind dikes created by glacial circs. Reduction in stream flows is not anticipated to dry out any wetland areas. (See DEIS, p.4-14) 3. Ground water recharge areas are not significantly deteriorated because the alluvial aquifer is shallow and accretion flow below diversion points will maintain a steady state balance. Additionally, there have been no deep ground water aquifers identified by either the project proponents or the Forest Service; therefore no deterioration should occur. 4. Steeply sloping or unstable terrain will not be affected because the diversion sites are in valley floors. The tunnel portal will be buttressed to specifically protect against sluffing. Revegetation, as required by the USFS, will also protect against erosion. 5. Forests and woodlands will not be significantly deterior- ated because the project is primarily underground. Approximately 1.5 acres at each of the four diversion sites will be disturbed during construction. Minimal disturbance will occur during construction at the portal tunnel, the tunnel muck disposal site and the aggregate site (on private land). Revegetation after construction will occur in accordance with USFS requirements and Mined Land Reclamation Board requirements. (DEIS, p.4-16) 6. Critical wildlife habitat will not significantly deteriorate because none have been designated in the project area, as evidenced in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS, p.4-16 and 4-17). 7. Big game migratory routes, calving grounds, migratory ponds, nesting areas will not significantly deteriorate since none exist at the project's surface locations. Tunnels rather than pipelines obviously will not impede migration. Stream flow reductions will not impair downstream wetlands or nesting areas. (DEIS, p.4-14 and 4-16)