WSP10642 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Nonwilderness Values Include: The analysis of the minerals situation indicates a moderate to high potential for both, locatable and leasable minerals. Currently there are no actual producing mineral deposits, but available evidence indicates a possibility of significant values. The suitable and suitable with modified boundary alternatives would place additional constraints on exploration, increasing both direct costs and the possibility that a significant discovery may be foregone due to time limitations because of the December 31, 1983, mineral withdrawal date in the Wilderness Act. The unsuitable alternative would allow exploration with appropriate stipulations. The maximum capacity for dispersed recreation use will be less under the suitable alternative in order to maintain the wilderness attributes. Existing motorized recreation use would be eliminated within the WSA boundary. Under the suitable with modified boundary alternative, the recreation capacity will be increased and part of the existing motorized use ,may be continued. The capacity will be greatest with the unsuitable alternative and the existing motorized use may be continued. The suitable alternative would preclude projects designed to increase water yield. The suitable with boundary modification alternative would allow projects designed to increase annual water yield by as much as 1,300 acre-feet per year. The unsuitable alternative would allow projects to increase water yield by as much as 2,000 acre-feet per year. The additional water yield is important for domestic and agricultural use. The selection of the suitable alternative would preclude the use of the capable forest land to help meet the need and local demand for forest products. Under the suitable with modified 95 r' C 2 7 4: