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Show Resources indicates that this alternative has merit and should be studied. The shallow waters provide good growth for phreatophyte plants. Such conditions provide a good habitat for waterfowl and shoreline birds as well. Unfortunately, the shallow semistagnant waters found in the bay also provide ideal conditions for the propagation of large numbers of mosquitos and insects. During warm weather, a strong odor emanates from the bay. The odor and the insects are offensive to people residing near the bay and a nuisance to travelers who pass the bay on Interstate Highway 1- 15. The warm, shallow, semistagnant bay water is also conducive to an annual summer outbreak of botulism. This disease kills a number of ducks each year. '^ Although no plan has been studied under this alternative, it appears that the mosquito and insect, odor, and botulism problems could be alleviated to a large extent under a waterfowl management program. Control cf the water supply and levels of the bay would enhance the habitat for pheasants, waterfowl, and shoreline birds, which would permit an increase in the number of resident and migrating birds. Fish population should not be adversely effected under operation of this alternative. Another alternative development for the bay that departs significantly from the proposed plan would be to fill the bay area with material hydraulically dredged from the lake bottom. Under this plan, the bay area could be used as an industrial development zone or for residential subdivisions. Depending on the zoning requirements adopted, the impact on the environment would vary. Air and noise pollution could increase, particularly if an industrial area were developed. This plan would still require a drainage system to control the water table level. Most of the drains would be of the closed type, which would . increase the cost of the system. Hobble Creek Diversion Dam and Springville Bypass The Hobble Creek Diversion Dam and Springville Bypass would protect the City of Springville against devastating floods and the potential Provo Bay agricultural area from inundation. Alternatives to the proposed development, particularly to alleviate the flooding of Springville, are as follows: 617 |