[en] This ecological resources assessment focuses on identifying impacts of (construction and operations of the SSC) on the unique, unusual, or sensitive ecological systems at each of the proposed sites. Potential mitigations, where appropriate at the site selection phase of the SSC project, are also addressed. More detailed planning of mitigations will be required after selection of a site and preparation of a site specific engineering design. Evaluation of detailed information will be included in the Supplemental EIS prepared for the selected site. This assessment addresses ecological impacts in the following areas: Sensitive terrestrial and aquatic communities; threatened, endangered, and state-protected species; Wetlands; and Commercially, recreationally, and culturally important species. This appendix contains impact assessment only. 30 refs