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IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH <br /> NEW DEVELOPMENT <br /> (Continued) <br /> • An increase in streambank erosion, scour <br /> and inciting <br /> • Increased deposition of newly eroded <br /> debris and sediment, which reduces flood <br /> conveyance capacity and clogs fish <br /> spawning gravels <br /> • Reduced streamflows during drought <br /> conditions due to reduced levels of <br /> infiltration in the watershed (and, hence, <br /> reduced groundwater recharge to the <br /> creek) <br /> • Impaired water quality as a result of <br /> accumulated sediments which attract and <br /> _ .. carry pollutants �.- <br />