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Section 3 Future Without Project Conditions

EAA Storage Reservoirs Revised Draft PIR and EIS February 2006

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For the purposes of this forecast, it is assumed that areas of the EAA lost to

farming would be converted to relatively natural wetland areas. Other land use

changes should be relatively minor in the EAA. No significant urban or

commercial development should occur except for the urban service areas of Belle

Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay during the project planning period.

Along the west coast of Lee County and the east coasts of Martin and St. Lucie

Counties, a significant expansion of urban area should occur by 2050.

Under the “without project” condition, land use on Compartment A would be

either open space or agriculture. There would be no significant direct effects on

land use from the “without project” condition.

3.1.15 Recreational Resources

Between the present and 2050, recreational resources within the area and the

EAA should not change significantly under the “without project” condition.

Recreation on Compartment A in the “without project” condition would include

hunting, fishing, nature study, and hiking.

3.1.16 Aesthetics

Under the “without project” condition, little change in the landscape is expected

between the present and 2050. The visual environment should remain as

described in the existing conditions.

3.1.17 Cultural Resources

Land use in Compartment A and canals are not anticipated to change.

Therefore, no impacts anticipate.

3.1.18 Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste

Under the “without project” condition, much of the EAA should remain in

agriculture or open space uses. With agricultural land use, could be the

potential of additional toxic releases between the present and 2050. This

potential exists because of the use of fuel and agricultural chemicals on the

lands and roads of the EAA and on Compartment A.

3.1.19 Transportation, utilities and public Infrastructure

Utilities and infrastructure are not anticipated to change significantly in the

future without condition, as the project area would remain agricultural or revert

to natural wetlands. Transportation corridors, such as US 27, are anticipated to

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