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33 <br /> <br />' <br /> activity might discourage use of nearby habitat by nocturnal animals. <br /> On the other hand, the noise and glare of movies, which are environmentally <br />' undesirable near habitations could bother no one here. <br /> 8. Trap-shooting and rifle range <br />' Shooting is noisy, objectionable and sometimes dangerous in open areas <br /> near habitation. As time goes on fewer sites are available for the shooting <br />' public. Furthermore, as metals become more scarce, it is a good conserva- <br />tion practice to recover spent shot. The quarry could be arranged to simpli- <br /> fy shot recovery. Properly arranged, rifle slugs would never leave the <br /> quarry and noise could be confined. <br />' Few paces are available where moving targets for shotgunners can be <br /> released overhead to simulate "pass shooting." Here targets could be <br />' released from different benches to provide several heights. <br /> Compatible only with alternative 1. <br />' Needs <br /> .The pit bottom and operating area would need to be reasonably level to provide <br /> parking, different trap-shooting facilities and rifle range. Water, <br />' electricity and sanitary facilities should be present. Landscaping on <br /> the lower benches would be helpful. <br />' Environmental Impacts <br /> Small residues of motor oil and gasoline might wash into Strain Gulch. <br />' Shooting might discourage use of nearby habitats by sensitive forms of <br /> wildlife. <br />' 9. Water Storage Reservoir <br /> Compatible only with alternative 3. Few water storage facilities can be <br /> found where 2,000 acre feet might be stored under a 15.6 acre surface. <br />' It is situated where the water could be withdrawn by siphon without use <br /> of supplemental power. The water from Strain Gulch watershed is normally <br /> of good quality, but it would take about ten years of normal run-off to <br />' fill the reservoir. <br /> Needs <br />' The maximum planned pit would have to be excavated to provide the full <br /> 2,000 acre feet of storage. <br />' Environmental Impacts <br /> No detrimental impacts are likely. Creation of a water habitat would be <br /> beneficial for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and provide a potential <br />' for increased recreation. <br /> <br /> <br />