she writes, "thank you for what you are doing for the treasure island/yerba buena koran. as a resident there, i am saddened by the potential loss that birds and visitors can enjoy. there are so many species of birds, i doubt they took that into account when the eir was the drafted. there are pelicans, and i see and hear them daily. there are also numerous species of songbirds and raptors and others. it will likely become a gated community for the rich. i do not know if you have been to the islands, but it is a place of natural beauty which should be set aside for other generations to enjoy. we know the realities of living on the island and the problems that even a few cars have. i wonder if anyone considering this has set down there on the fourth of july. the islands there are completely gridlock with traffic, and buses and cars are there for hours trying to get off of the bridge. it probably does not come close to the traffic created by 18,000 new residents try to get somewhere, especially in an emergency. your efforts are appreciated. thank you. president chiu: next spe