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the Island. The environmental message is clear, in order to reach the Bair Island Complex it is man, not the species that must enter a cage. In its recommendations the City has attempted to reflect its vision for the better future of the refuge. The Refuge will be a City constituent and neighbor and, in turn, it will contribute to the City's quality of life. For safety and security the City recommends that refuge consider opening and closing at dusk and dawn to increase after hour's security. The bridge doors should be lockable and self closing to increase security. The City also recommends informational signage explaining that the purpose of the doors is to protect the refuge from predators that might frustrate our shared goal of endangered species recovery. On Inner Bair Island under the Redwood City plan visitors to the refuge would be directed to either the Interpretive Center or towards "Nobles' Mount." One need have only a nodding knowledge of the history of the estuaries and the Bay to know of the considerable involvement of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nobles. Indefatigable advocates for Bay habitat, the Nobles fought for Bair Island and sought its Nobles Mount. Bridge and Berm. preservation and rehabilitation. The City believes that it is a fitting monument to these environmental pioneers that one of the overlooks planned for Bair Island be named after the Nobles. The City recommends that on Bair Island the interior public area of the refuge be defined by a berm of approximately 3 feet in height. Such a berm would provide unmistakable evidence of the care taken to channel visitors to the refuge into areas that limit by design their impact on critical habitat. The City recommends that Nobles Mount (and the Mount on the opposite side of the Island) provide a handicap accessible rise in elevation of about fifteen feet. (The ramp rise ratio for wheeled access may require a ramp in excess of 180 feet of compact soil or other approved surface. The City recommends dredging the Redwood Creek and Redwood Shores Lagoons for this purpose. ) The City recommends the NWRS seek the cooperation of the Redwood City administrative departments on handicap access and other requirements. The City believes that 11