i07 SignificantResourceAreas Delta 1979

Those areas...have been classified as Significant Resource Areas. These areas were selected based on several factors, which include significant areas of habitat, the presence of endangered plant or animal species, relative abundance of similar areas within the Delta and State, aesthetic and recreation value, concentrations of archaelogical or historical sites, level of present disturbance, and potential for future disturbance.

In evaluating Delta lands to determine Significant Resource Areas, information was obtained from several data sources including consultations with individuals from various State, federal, local, and private organizations. Each area identified as having potential value was inspected using aerial photographs, in the field, or both." -this from the Delta Environmental Atlas, published 7/1979, by USACE. References to the DMRP in the attribute table refer to the Delta Master Recreation Plan. 1979 Delta Significant Resource Areas were made digital by heads up digitizing registered scanned pages from 1979 Delta atlas.