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There are several slough, backwater and/or inundated areas that begin in this reach and extend <br />into the south (R5).” <br /> <br />“The airstrip area, south of I-90 is a targeted area for fish and wildlife management by the Grant <br />PUD. Management of the area will include improvements to the biological resources, in <br />particular noxious weed control, riparian enhancements, perch tree protection measures, and nest <br />boxes.” <br /> <br />“Towards the northern end [Reach R5] the riparian area increases and includes some wetland <br />areas, and an island (Girl Scout Island). There are several slough areas that begin in Reach 4.” <br /> <br />Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2114) Wildlife Habitat Management Plan License <br />Article 409 <br />A review of the subject management plan (GCPUD and GeoEngineers, Inc, 2015), dated December 22, <br />2015, documented the following: <br /> GCPUD has a site-specific wildlife habitat improvement plan for the property adjacent to <br />Vantage Bay Development which is referred to as the “Airstrip.” <br /> GCPUD has conducted an aggressive noxious weed program to address terrestrial and wetland <br />noxious weeds <br /> As of the date of updated wildlife habitat management plan, GCPUD has no plans for <br />recreational development of the Airstrip. <br /> A state-identified sensitive plant species, shining flatsedge (Cyperus bipartitus), was identified at <br />the Airstrip. <br />GCPUD communicated that the Airstrip remains an area with high potential for habitat enhancements <br />and the following actions are planned for continued improvements at the site: <br /> Continue a noxious weed monitoring and treatment program. <br /> Provide additional riparian plantings on the shore of the Columbia River and the slough to <br />improve structural diversity and improve habitat at the site. <br /> Coordinate with GCPUD Lands and Recreation staff regarding assessment for future recreational <br />development. Ensure any future development is planned with wildlife habitat protection as an <br />objective. <br /> <br /> <br />Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington <br />Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington 2014 Update became effective <br />January 2015. <br />Index #9