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Show Heritage The archeological and early historic resources of the Region may "be affected both by the developments proposed in the plan and by the pres- sures for land development brought on by increased population. If the heritage of man's presence in the Region for over 11,000 years is to be preserved, then a systematic, regionwide investigation of these resources and salvage of those that will be destroyed will be necessary. Fish and Wildlife The fish and wildlife program outlined herein satisfies the demands for fish and wildlife resources through the year 2020. The program pro- vides for the preservation and improvement of the most productive and unique fish and wildlife habitats, and the acceleration of developments to improve wildlife production throughout the Region, With the projected rise in human population attended by increased development and human pressure on the natural resource, it is increas- ingly important that well-planned management programs be strongly sup- ported by all construction, land management, and fish and wildlife agencies to maintain the quality of the natural environment and the associated wildlife populations. Electric Power Electric power is a basic necessity to the well-being of the people and to the environment of the Region. EnvirQnmental aspects requiring electric energy include air conditioning, to temper otherwise uncomfort- able summer temperatures; pumps, to deliver a major portion of the Region*s present and future water supply; industrial smog control devices, as well as other air and water pollution control devices; urban street lighting; and lighting to allow increased utilization of urban park facilities. The regional program provides for the projected future electric power requirements through imports, fossil-fuel thermal plants, nucleaar- fuel thermal plants, and pumped storage hydroplants. Cooling towers axe utilized and no water would be discharged back to the streams. Surveil- lance and control of thermal and nuclear pollution will be necessary. Further consideration should be given to the various alternatives available to meet future power demands and the relative impact of these alternatives on the environmental system. The siting of thermal electric power plants will take into consider- ation the effects on air and water pollution. The location of transmis- sion facilities will require careful selection to minimize adverse effects on esthetical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the local environment, 121 |
