VI. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST 



POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 



VII. EXPLANATION OF IMPACTS TO THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 



TERRESTRIAL & AQUATIC LIFE AND HABITATS 



Positive and major impacts to elk, mule deer, pronghorn, upland game bird, 

 native species habitats, and aquatic habitats will occur as a result of 

 management emphasis directed to improve vegetation communities for the 

 benefit of major big game wildlife species. 



WATER QUALITY. QUANTITY. AND DISTRIBUTION 



Water quality and quantity will greatly improve with controlled livestock grazing. 

 Physical protection of the reservoir and live stream areas will be implemented as 

 needed. 



GEOLOGY AND SOIL QUALITY. STABILITY. AND MOISTURE 



Major and positive impacts to soil conditions will occur due to significant 

 reduction in forage utilization and trampling by livestock during the summer/fall 

 period, especially around watering sites. Improved amounts of residual 

 vegetation over the entire area will improve soil fertility, quality, stability, and 

 moisture content. 



