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i News Relea a Wayne Morse Ranch Master Plan Report <br /> I, June 17, 1 92 <br /> Page 2 <br /> include de eloping informational and educational programs for children and <br /> visitors; estoring the barn, shed, fencing, and specific landscape elements; <br /> hosting sp cial events, tours, and programs; developing a volunteer steward <br /> and docent program; and enhancing the farm's scenic qualities. <br /> Two preliminary options for managing the stream and wetland areas are <br /> outlined in the draft plan. <br /> Opti n 1 proposes leaving a minimum eight-foot strip unmown on either <br /> side of t e stream, except at a small crossing near the northwest gate into <br /> the pastu e. Public use of the pasture would remain essentially <br /> unrestric ed, depending on the outcome of the off-leash dog policy. The <br /> <br /> ~rr stream ch nnel would be deepened to the north of the pasture, where a series <br /> of small aterfalls now occur. To control flooding, the falls would be <br /> broadened and a small flood pool excavated to keep winter storm flows in the <br /> steam cou se. <br /> Opti n 2 includes the steps outlined in Option 1, plus an increase in <br /> the unmow d area around the small wetland areas. This would allow the <br /> wetland a eas to expand as far as natural soil and moisture conditions would <br /> allow. T is option includes restricting public use of the pasture and <br /> involves program to share use of the park with the general public, a <br /> boarded h rses lease arrangement, and occasional special livestock and <br /> equestria events. <br /> Com ents received in connection with the February 13, 1992 hearing on <br /> the off-1 ash dog program will be added to any comments received at the <br /> meetings n July 9. <br /> <br />