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. <br /> •I5 <br /> In Alterative 1, the Tidai Marsh Restoration with Moderate Public Access Alternative, <br /> full tidal salt marsh restoration would occur on Outer, Middle and Inner dair Isiand. The <br /> levees on Middle and Outer Bair Island would be breached and dredge material would be <br /> used to raise the elevation of Inner Bair Island to prevent increasing the bird strike issue <br /> for San Carlos Airpori. Following dredge material placement, the Inner Bair Island levee <br /> would be breached restoring the historic meander of Smith Slough to prevent <br /> unacceptable tidal velocities at Pete's Harbor Marina. A flow restrictor would be <br /> installed in Corkscrew Slough to prevent increased sedimentation of the Redwood Creek <br /> Shipping Channel. Approximately 1,400 acres of tidal salt marsh would be restored more <br /> quickly than the No Action Altemative for the endangered California clapper rail, salt <br /> marsh harvest mouse and other native wildlife. <br /> A wildlife viewing platform with portage for small boats would be constructed at the flow <br /> restrictor in Corkscrew Slough. A 5 mph speed limit and no wake zone would be <br /> implemented in Smith and Corkscrew Slough to protect harbor seals and other sensitive <br /> wildlife. In addition to waterfowl hunting, Refuge guided trips woutd continue to be the <br /> only pi�blic access allowed on Outer and Middle Bair Island. On Inner Bair lsland, 2.7 <br /> miles trails on the levee which would end at wildlife platforms adjacent to Smith Slough <br /> would replace the 3-mile loop trail. Pets (dogs only) would be allowed on the lnner Bair <br /> Island trails on a 6-foot leash for a test period to determine compliance with Refuge <br /> regulations designed to protect wildlife. <br /> 8 <br />