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11) Has an assessment been done of how many plants have been destroyed? Has a restoration plan been prepared which will minimize further damage and stress the use of local, native plant materials? We would like copies of these items sent to us. In our view, this incident represents very poor planning (or no planning whatsoever), and sets a very poor example for the public. It apparently has "taking" in a taking of an endangered species which could have been avoided by better planning, design, and construction techniques. We also request that you send us a copy of the mapped portions of the population in the Park, and a copy of the restoration plan for the disturbed area. Additionally, as mitigation for this unfortunate Toss, and to comply with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations, we strongly recommend the following: 1. Inventory, map, and monitor the population of Bradshaw's desert parsley in the Park using permanent stations. 2. Develop a management plan for the population. 3. Restore the disturbed area using locally collected native seed or transplants from nearby development sites. 4. Conduct a Goal 5 analysis for the resource, including rare plant, wildlife habitat, wetland, scenic, and other values of the area. 5. Conduct a wetland delineation in the park and submit it for agency review. Work with the agencies, and file permit applications when required. 6. Develop a program to better educate staff and avoid potential future damage to natural resources on lands under your purveyance. We can offer limited volunteer labor to assist in restoration ( #4) if it would be helpful. We also are available in the future to assist in locating and flagging out plant populations for other construction projects, and to educate staff regarding native plant issues ( #5). We eagerly anticipate a prompt response to the eleven issues and six recommendations listed above. Yours truly, Warren Pavlat, Conservation Chair Emerald Chapter, NPSO