Support the efforts of federal, state, and local agencies in developing non point source pollution control programs.

Based on scientific ecological analysis and consultation with the relevant federal and state resource agencies, a minor amount of fill may be authorized to enhance or restore fish, other aquatic organisms or wildlife habitat if the Commission finds that no other method of enhancement or restoration except filling is feasible.

The Commission should continue to support and encourage the expansion of scientific information on the arrival and spread of invasive plants and animals, and when feasible, support the establishment of a regional effort for Bay-wide eradication of specific invasive species, such as non-native cordgrasses.

Any ecosystem restoration project should include clear and specific long-term and short-term biological and physical goals, and success criteria, and a monitoring program to assess the sustainability of the project. Design and evaluation of the project should include an analysis of: (a) how the system’s adaptive capacity can be enhanced so that it is resilient to sea level rise and climate change; (b) the impact of the project on the Bay’s sediment budget; (c) localized sediment erosion and accretion; (d) the role of tidal flows; (e) potential invasive species introduction, spread, and their control; (f) rates of colonization by vegetation; (g) the expected use of the site by fish, other aquatic organisms and wildlife; (h) an appropriate buffer, where feasible, between shoreline development and habitats to protect wildlife and provide space for marsh migration as sea level rises; and (i) site characterization. If success criteria are not met, appropriate adaptive measures should be taken.

Water pollution should be prevented protect Bay resources and beneficial uses

Diversions of fresh water inflow into the Bay should be monitored .... to restore historical levels (1922-1967) of fish and wildlife resources.

The preservation of Suisun Marsh

Diversions of fresh water should not reduce the inflow into the Bay to the point of damaging ... the ability of the Bay to support existing wildlife.

Before any proposal for a barrier is adopted in the future, the Commission will be required to replan all of the affected shoreline and water area.

Any proposed fills, dikes, or piers should be thoroughly evaluated... to minimize any harmful effects.