‘A geological and natural treasure.’ Would Stanislaus County dam put the area at risk?
To many West Side residents and others familiar with the [dam] site, Del Puerto Canyon is a natural gem and one of the county’s scenic wonders. An environmental impact report released last week raises some concerns about seismic risks and impacts on wildlife. But a significant and unavoidable impact noted in the report is “substantial damage to scenic resources,” “degradation of the visual character” and “adverse effect on a scenic vista.”