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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8: Land Use. Stabilize stream banks wherever possible with structures or re-vegetation. 2. Site selection and facilities should be designed for access by the physi- cally challenged wherever possible. (See Yampa Valley Recreation Plan-Barrier Free Requirements referenced). 3. Provide appropriate road sUlfacing and parking, at major river access points, while being sensitive to environmental impacts. 4. Provide restroom facilities at major river access points. Consider the use of composting/desiccating toi- lets. Maintain all facilities to meet health and safety standards. 5. Minimize existing navigation haz- ards to ensure safe and passable boat chutes. Developers and gov- ernmental agencies must consult with white water specialists before building or allowing structures in, under, or over the river. 6. Improved signing will help reduce trespass on private land and dis- perse users to public access points. The BLM currently has a minimal signs management strategy to con- trol overuse of access sites, but this can be reconsidered. 8. Implement and enforce seasonal recreation closures, particularly on the tributaries, in areas where wildlife calving, spawning, erosion problems and trail or land restora- tion exist. (also see Chapter 6: Wildlife). 9. Set camp sites back from the river a minimum of 100', with 150' setback the optimal goal. Camping should only be allowed at designated sites along the Eagle River, and sites should be carefully monitored by the USFS and BLM and closed for repair/revegetation as necessary. 10. Support implementation of local trails plans, particularly for seg- ments that provide access to the river or tributaries. All trails should be constructed outside of the ripari- an zones or sensitive areas except where no other reasonable option exists in order to link segments together. If trails are constructed . within the riparian corridor, do not pave or widen to over 3' in width. If an area is already heavily used, a trail should be developed to concentrate impacts. 11. All access points to the Eagle River and the tributaries should be moni- tored by agencies managing them to see that their "carrying capaci- ties" are not being exceeded, and seek alternative access points or modifications before they become overused. 12. Guidelines for the management of sites should be followed by all man- aging entities: federal, state and local. 4. PRESERVE OR CREATE ACCESS THROUGH LAND DEVELOPMENT (see also Chapter 8: Land Use) Through the local development process- es and where appropriate, request ease- ments for public access to the river or tributary. Location and necessity of access in conjunction with land develop- ment needs to be carefully reviewed. Other items to consider: 59