To facilitate development of the Environmental Impact Statement which mus accompany the Section 10 multi-species conservation proposal, a series of issue papers is being published. This paper discusses utility rights-of-way in the context of the alternatives being considered to date.

Provides background information on improved mapping techniques that have led to a proposal to update the Watercourse and Riparian Habitat Protection and Mitigation Requirements Ordinance adopted in 1994. New riparian classification maps will be forwarded to the Board to consider for adoption during 2003.

Recommends where riparian land acquisitions would be most effective in serving as mitigation that would cover all priority vulnerable species identified in the SDCP. Priority is given to reaches of watercourses.