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BK 6875 PG 2095 DOC# 30116168 <br /> 2 . 13 Water Quality and Drainage Patterns . There shall be no pollution of <br /> surface water, natural water courses, lakes, ponds, marshes, subsurface water or any other water <br /> bodies, nor shall activities be conducted in the Easement Area that would be detrimental to water <br /> purity or, except as specified herein, that could alter the natural water level or flow in or over the <br /> Easement Area. Other than the construction of a well to serve allowed improvements there shall <br /> be no alteration, depletion or extraction of surface water, natural water courses, lakes, ponds, <br /> marshes, subsurface water or any other water bodies in the Easement Area. Diking, draining, <br /> filling or removal of wetlands is prohibited . <br /> 2 . 14 Natural Resource Restoration and Enhancement Activities . Grantor may <br /> engage or contract others to engage in any activity designed to repair, restore, or otherwise <br /> enhance the natural resources found or once present on the Easement Area, such as the <br /> restoration of the riparian forest corridors, so long as such activities are consistent with the <br /> Conservation Values of this Conservation Easement and consistent with a management plan <br /> prepared for this property and approved in advance by the Grantee. <br /> 2 . 15 Signage. No signs or billboards or other advertising displays are allowed <br /> on the Easement Area except as follows : signs authorized by Orange County zoning regulations <br /> whose placement, number and design do not significantly diminish the scenic character of the <br /> Easement Area may be displayed to identify trails and the conservation values of the Easement <br /> Area, to identify the name and address of the Property and the names of persons living on the <br /> Property, to give directions, to advertise or regulate permitted uses on the Easement Area and <br /> proscribe rules and regulations for recreational use of the protected Easement Area, to advertise <br /> the Property for sale or rent, and to post the Property against trespassers . <br /> 2 . 16 No Biocides . There shall be no use of pesticides or biocides , including but f <br /> not limited to insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and herbicides, except as approved by <br /> Grantee to control invasive species detrimental to the conservation values of the Easement Area. <br /> 2 . 17 No Dumping. There shall be no storage or dumping of trash, garbage, <br /> abandoned vehicles, appliances, or machinery, or other unsightly or offensive material , <br /> hazardous substance, or toxic waste on the Easement Area (except the short-term storage of <br /> household garbage and waste) . There shall be no changing of the topography through the <br /> placing of soil or other substance or material such as land fill or dredging spoils, nor shall <br /> activities be conducted on the Easement Area or on adjacent property owned by Grantors, that <br /> could cause erosion or siltation on the Easement Area, <br /> 2 . 18 Predator Control . Grantors shall have the right to control, destroy, or trap <br /> predatory and problem animals that pose a material threat to livestock and/or humans by means <br /> and methods approved by the Grantee. The method employed shall be selective and specific to <br /> individuals, rather than broadcast, nonselective techniques . <br /> 2 . 19 Commercial Development . Any commercial or industrial use of or <br /> activity within the Easement Area is prohibited . This restriction on use shall not be construed to <br /> Page 8 of 26 <br /> Book 6875 <br />