Cumulative Effects Matrix Clause Samples

Cumulative Effects Matrix. The incremental contribution of impacts of the Proposed Action, when considered in combination with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable actions, is expected to result in positive impacts to water, earth, biological, and recreational resources both in the proposed UCFRB CREP area and in waters downstream. Table 5.2 summarizes cumulative effects of the Proposed Action and No Action Alternative and other Federal programs. Table 5.2 - Cumulative Effects Matrix Resource USDA Programs CRP, WHIP, WRP, EQIP Other Federal and State Programs Cumulative Effects of Preferred Alternative and other USDA, Federal, and State Programs Protection and enhancement Wildlife, fisheries, CREP compliments other of wildlife habitat are the vegetation and conservation programs of the goals of WHIP and CRP. protected species are State of Montana and together These programs restore benefited through they can produce long term native vegetation resulting programs that protect positive benefits on biological in positive impacts to species and habitat; resources. CREP protects, wildlife and protected restore habitat; and enhances, and restores habitat Biological species. Through their goals of enhancing wetlands and improve quality and quantity of water. thus benefiting vegetation, wildlife, and protected species. Resources supporting agricultural production and The Proposed Action is expected to contribute to vegetation and environmental quality as wildlife diversity. Fish and compatible goals, the WRP aquatic wildlife will benefit and EQIP also benefit from increased water quantity vegetation, wildlife and and quality. Positive impacts to protected species by threatened and endangered providing habitat and species, species of concern, and improving water quality. their habitats are expected. Cultural Resources Cultural Resources could be affected by activities that result in ground disturbance beyond that which was disturbed by agricultural practices, alter a NRHP listed or eligible structure, or involve activities affecting TCPs. Cultural Resources identified on lands enrolled in these programs would be protected and preserved through the consultation process with the SHPO and Tribal governments. Like the USDA programs, other Federal and State programs could affect known or unknown Cultural Resources if they resulted in the disturbance of previously undisturbed ground, alteration of a NRHP listed or eligible structure, or involve activities affecting TCPs. Cultural Resour...