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" . 2,.."". .:)'-' ",. csu Tecnnlcal and EnvIronmental Studies Proposal ,JcncifieJ as key U1form~nrs; ~nJ J) interviews with oftjcl~1s in key permming ~gencies, 5.1 Recreation Resource Issues. The recreation resource assessment will identify issues related to on-site and off-site recreacon resources likely resulting from the implementation of any project alternative or combination of alternatives, Issues may include the loss of existing recreation resources, the creation of new opportunities, and effects to recreation experiences based on changes in settings or activities, Issues related to the magnitude of effects to current use levels for specific activities will be identified, as well as issues related to agency management. Issues related to possible changes in reservoir operations affecting land and water-based recreation will be identified. Issues identification also will include types and levels of access, motorized versus non- motorized uses, developed versus dispersed recreation, and effects to visual resources as these relate to recreation experience. Potential off-site recreation issues, for example changes in stream flows affecting anglers or boating, will be identified, 5.2 Agricultural Impacts. The MW !BV team will describe potential impacts of changes in the water regimen of streams and reservoirs on local or regional agricultural production. In addition to the impacts of any change on the quantity or type of agricultural production, secondary impacts on area agribusiness and on the diversity of the area economy may be assessed. Also, the broader context of the project within recent trends and resulting social changes in the area will be assessed. Factors that may be explored include the aging of the population due to a reduction in employment opponunities for youths,. and a decline in the values of agricultural land. 5.3 Visual Resource Issues. The visual resource assessment will identify issues related to changes in visual conditions or qualities likely resulting from the implementation of any <m>~ project alternative or combination of alternatives. Visual resource issues may include effects resulting from changes in key viewing points; higher pool elevations; including the inundation of natural, recreational, or cultural features; changes in shoreline rerrain; and increased surface acreage, Visual resource issues also may include effects resulting from changes in operational hydrology, for example, more frequent drawdowns or drawdowns of higher magnitude. Visual resource issues relating to recreation experience will be identified rela tive to changes in recrea tion settings. Visual resource issues also may include the introduction of new or altered project features, for example dam expansion, pipelines, valve gates, or structures. Issues identification will also address needs of the managing agencies, such as the visual resource trulllagement system utilized by the U.S. Forest Service, 5.4 Construction Impacts. Four of the five project alternatives will result in the construction or modification of physical facilities. The MW !BV team will investigate potential construction impacts on land use, ownership and value; employment; local economies; and delivery of public services. Data will be collected from local officials to determine the potential impacts on public services and local government budgets. From such dam, we will assess the seriousness of potential stress on community services, traffic, and fiscal resources. 5.5 Fatal Flaw Analysis. The MW /BV team will identify any "fatal flaws" in the proposed alternatives associated with socioeconomic factors, Potential fatal flaws could include urunitigatable significant impacts to critical recreation areas, regional agricultural/ commercial resources, or community values. For any fatal flaws identified, alternative modifications ,,:ill be suggested. 5.6 Socioeconomic Studies Technical Report. The MW /BV team will produce a Technical 11