APPENDIX C 



DETAILED EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE MEASURES 



Entries in the matrix 



Unless otherwise indicated, entries in the evaluation matrix reflect 

 judgments as to the most likely , overall , long- term , and wi de spread effects of 

 implementing a specified measure (a column) on a specified criterion ( a row) -- 

 as perceived from the egocentric view of the criterion. Most entries in the 

 matrix are portrayed by the following symbols: 



"*" beneficial 

 ■•""*" highly beneficial 



adverse 

 = highly adverse 



o not applicable, or bene- 

 fits and adversities are 

 generally minor 



FOOTNOTES 



Benefits to an ecological system reflect broad judgments as to the most 

 likely, overall, long-term, and widespread effects on the system under con- 

 sideration. 



4. 



Biological benefits here are increased opportunities to observe rare and 

 endangered species and the ecological systems upon v;hich they depend \;n.th 

 the end of significantly enlarging understanding and appreciation of the 

 natural world as the habitat of man. All programs that would involve any 

 significant construction, inundation or change in land use patterns are 

 rated highly adverse. This rating is based upon the general expectation 

 that given enough study, almost every area of any size will be discovered 

 to have one or more scarce biological species, or be able to be described 

 as a unique locale for studying one or more such species. 



Listed here are the subjects addressed in the 10 LISS planning reports; 

 one has been subdivided into water quality and water supply. An entry 

 reflects a judgment as to whether the net effects of an alternative pro- 

 gram will complement (+) or conflict (-) with the listed planning report. 



A "o" rating reflects the judgment that implementation of the program will 

 require insignificant judicial involvement. A " = " indicates severe 

 judicial problems. 



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