We are pleased to provide you with this copy of the draft Gaviota Coast Feasibility Study report. The public comment period for this draft report will extend through July 18, 2003. We welcome your comments on the report, as well as your thoughts on how best to conserve the significant resources of the Gaviota Coast. Please send your comments to: National Park Service Planning and Partnerships - Gaviota Coast Feasibility Study 1111 Jackson St., #700 Oakland, CA  94702 e-mail:  PGSO_Gaviota@nps.gov We also will be hosting a series of public meetings in various Santa Barbara County locations during the week of May 12. At each of these meetings, we will present the key findings of the draft feasibility study report, answer your questions, and provide opportunities for you to submit your comments. Public meetings will be held at the following locations: 7-9 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2003: Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Avenue, Lompoc 12:30-2 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2003: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2003: Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta 7-9 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2003: Vets Wing, Solvang Veterans Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive (Highway 246), Solvang We appreciate your contributions to the study process so far, and we look forward to your comments on this draft report.

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Draft Executive Summary

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Inside Front Cover Table of Contents Part 1. Special Resource Study 1. Background & Study Process 2. Resource Description Location & Setting - Geology & Topography Biological Resources Cultural Resources Scenic and Recreational Resources 3. Significance 4. Suitability 5. Feasibility 6. Management Options - Introduction NPS Management Options No Longer Under Consideration: National Reserve National Seashore National Seashore (Coastal) National Preserve 7. Alternatives Alternative 1 Alternative 1 map Alternative 2 Alternative 2 map Notes Part 2. Environmental Assessment Purpose and Need and Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Introduction (part A) Socioeconomics - Land Use (part B) Biological Resources - Air Resources (part C) Summary and Conclusions Consultation and Coordination Maps Tables Appendices Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary References Preparers Inside Back Cover

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