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Show 15. Ramsar Designation Current Situation ( CS) Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C 15.1 GSL and its surrounding wetlands have been nominated for a Ramsar designation. Feasibility/ Effectiveness Additional study may improve understanding of implications associated with this designation. Allows additional time for more study and consideration. Effective in providing GSL recognition. Affects unknown. Possible Impacts NA Unknown. Potential conflicts are avoided and benefits lost in the short- term. Implications on other public trust resources unknown. May restrict some other multiple- use objectives. International recognition may enhance the ability to acquire funding for GSL management activities. May improve tourism to GSL. Unknown. Potential conflicts of alternative B are avoided. Potential benefits of B are lost. Conflicts/ Coordination Preferred alternative under Biology expresses the importance of GSL wetlands. Contact with administrators at other Ramsar sites may improve understanding in regards to any management implications. Ramsar debate, consultation and study would continue. Conflicts due to potential consequences restricting multiple- use activities would require contact with managers of Ramsar sites which might improve understanding in regards to possible management implications. Must resolve these conflicts prior to recommending this designation. Preferred alternative under " Biology" expresses the importance of GSL wetlands. Ramsar debate, consultation and study would continue. Public Trust/ Protection NA Unknown. Potential conflicts are avoided and benefits lost in the short- term. Designation could enhance ability to acquire funding to conduct studies, monitoring, planning and other management activities. Unknown. Potential conflicts of alternative B are avoided. Potential benefits of B are lost. 210 |