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The effects of the various cumulative projects on erosion, compaction, and loss of topsoil were discussed in section which addresses the impacts of Option B1 and B2 on soils. To the extent that erosion reaches surface water bodies, this could lead to adverse impacts. However, the proposed site enhancements and revegetation would result in cumulative impacts which would be beneficial; including reductions in sediment and nutrient transport, and improvements to drainage and wastewater management.

Corresponding benefits to water quality would be experienced as the amount of pollutants reaching water bodies would be decreased. As previously stated, improvements to the riparian buffer would result in a reduction in pollutant loading to local streams.

Alternative C would reduce the number of stables in the Park by consolidating the four existing stables to two, Tennessee Valley and Rodeo Valley. The removal of stables at Lower Tennessee Valley and Golden Gate Dairy would reduce the footprint of equestrian activities within the Park, lessen the impacts to Redwood Creek, and allow the sites to be used for other NPS or park partner uses. No new equestrian facilities would be developed at Marincello or Lower Redwood Creek. 

All nonhistoric structures would be removed. Site design features also include the installation of parking pads for horse trailers, and modification of the existing horse turnout for day use at the Dias Ridge Trailhead. Construction activities at Tennessee Valley would be the same as Option B1, except the number of horses boarded would expand from 42 to 48 horses. Up to six stalls and paddocks, two parking spots, tie-ups, and outdoor use areas would be developed to accommodate the Park Horse Patrol program. As indicated in the Alternative C Site Plan for Tennessee Valley, new stalls would be built along the north side of the existing stalls and within the existing hay barn, to replace those that were removed from within the stream buffer and to accommodate the Park Horse Patrol horses.

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