WSP08636

• File Number: 7630.225
• Description: Wild and Scenic-Elk River
• State: CO
• Date: 3/1/1977
• Title: Elk R-WSR Study Correspondence-Study Plan for Elk Wild and Scenic River Study-Routt National Forest-Rocky Mountain Region 2
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Operating Principles/Plan

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for planning purposes. Due to the nature of the river study and the
publics involved, portions of the study will be separated from the unit

prepared for the final river study report.
be sent to the President.

The final study report will

planning effort, especially in the public involvement phase. The draft

study report will be included in the draft environmental statement for

the Elk-Yamp~ Planning Unit. A final environmental statement will be

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III. PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE STUDY

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The purpose and goals of this study are:

A. To determine the eligibility of all or parts of the Elk River

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for inclusion in the National Hild and Scenic Rivers System.

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B. To prepare alternative classifications for the River and its

immediate environment concerning inclusion in the National System.

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C. To evaluate each alternative recommendation as to its effect

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upon environmental quality, national economic development, regional
development and social well-being as described in the Water Resources
Council Principles and Standards.

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To involve the public in development and evaluation of alternatives.

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