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4. <br />we do not support the use of only heavy engineering solutions to address the erosion <br />problems here. Also, proposing to utilize- either Alternate No. 1 or Alternate No. 2 <br />along the entire 1700 linear foot project area is not acceptable because it is <br />doubtful that just one of 'these is suitable for the entire length. <br />the <br />FWS instead supports the use of bioengineering techniques as much as possible.in <br />order to preserve the unique qualities of the St. Joseph River in the project area, <br />including fish and wildlife habitat and urban aesthetics. We recommend <br />consideration be given to installation of lunker boxes and/or A -jacks in the river <br />at the base of the eroding slope rather than steel sheet pile or riprap (Enclosure <br />No. 1) . These would both stabilize the area and provide fish and wildlife habitat. <br />Native' vegetation plantings up-slope would help hold the soils against erosion, <br />provide wildlife habitat, and be aesthetically attractive. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to review this project proposal. Please continue to <br />coordinate with us as project development progresses. If you have and questions <br />about our comments and recommendation-, please call Elizabeth McCloskey at (219) <br />269-7640. 1 <br />Sincerely, <br />S t E. Pruitt <br />Acting Supervisor <br />cc: Mayor, City of South Behd,'South Bend, IN <br />.Director, Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife, Indianapolis, IN <br />Randy Jones, IDEM, Office of Water Management, Indianapolis, IN <br />Steve Jose, Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife, Indianapolis, IN <br />Neil Ledet, Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife, Orland, IN <br />Keith Poole, Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife, Peru, IN <br />U.S. EPA Region V, Environmental Planning, 5WQW-16J, Chicago, IL <br />U.S. EPA Region V, Watersheds & NPS Programs Branch, WW -16J, Chicago, IL <br />MACOG, South Bend, IN <br />B - 7 <br />