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Subject: [SBB] South Bay Restoration Plans
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Folks:

There have been comments recently expressed on SBB indicating that  some 
birders are unaware of South Bay restoration plans.  If you have an 
interest in these plans please check out the web site: 
<http://www.southbayrestoration.org>www.southbayrestoration.org.

The group that is collaborating on the restoration has made a determined 
effort in terms of public outreach, however, such plans rarely reach everyone.

If you do not have time to involve yourself in these changes, then I will 
provide you with my (unapproved) interpretation of a two-stage process:

1. Many (most) salt ponds are being opened to the Bay through gates.  These 
are not simple breaches, but some control is retained (which is 
costly).  The purpose is to prevent any salt pond from getting so salty 
that it becomes hazardous waste and cannot be connected to the Bay as 
happened to the Napa salt ponds a dozen+ years ago.

2. Long range plans (5 to 50 years) are being put in place now, with 
extensive public comment (not just birders).  My guess is that the salt 
ponds will decrease by 60% and there will be a return to extensive salt 
marsh.  It is likely that salt pond dependent species will also decrease by 
60%.

If you approve or disapprove of any of these plans, then, by golly, involve 
yourself in the process and make your voice heard.  Enough said.

Bill 

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