APPENDIX A SITE PHOTOS

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APPENDIX A SITE PHOTOS

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Alameda to the North Diversion Channel

Photo1: Looking WSW from Sandia Pueblo at the northern-most island. Note the vegetation density and the narrow channel of water between the two vegetated islands. September 2004.

Photo A.2: Looking SW from Sandia Pueblo at a smaller vegetated island just downstream of large vegetated island in photo 1. September 2004.

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Central Avenue to Just North of Interstate 40 Bridge

Photo 3: Looking NE at semi-vegetated island (relatively young) just north of Central Ave. September 2004.

Photo 4: Looking ENE at vegetated island north of Central Ave. Island shows signs of being more mature with evidence of mature deciduous stands. September 2004.

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South Diversion Channel To Rio Bravo Blvd

Photo 5: Looking NE at river channel between two vegetated islands near the South Diversion Channel. December 2004.

Photo 6: An elevated bank along the Rio Grande near the South Diversion Channel. December 2004.