Guidelines for Evaluating Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Areas Proposed for Inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic River Systems Under Section 2

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like appuarancu no Ll1at ClIu cnti.cu i i.vc:r area rcm;ilns a vestige of primitive nmuri.ca. Vol: Lhe purposes of Luis ncL, a limited amount of domestic livestock grazing and pasture land and cropland devoted to Lhe production of hay may be considered "essentially primi.tivc." One or two i.iiconspi.cu- ous dwellings need not necessarily har wild river classi- fication. 4. "Unpolluted" means Lhc wafer duality of Lhe river aL least meets the minimum criteria for primary contact recrea- tion, except where exceeded by natural background conditions, and esthetics as interpreted in the Federal Water Pol.lut:i.on CunLrol. Admi.n:i.straL ion':; WaLc:r clam. i.Cy Cr.i.turi.a April. I., 1968. :I:n addition, the water preseliLly must be capable ol: supporting the propagation of aquatic life, including fish, which normally would be adapted to the habitat of the st re; mi. Where no sUrindai ds (:x.i.:;t: or whc.:re exi: ;t'int, standards wLIA not meet L'iic obic:ctivc:; of l:lnac cri.turi:i, standards should be cleve.l.opud ur. r:•i i.sud to ach i.uve objectives. ® Management objectives. The administration of a wild river area shall give primary emphasis to protecting; tile valucs wbi.ch make it outst.,111d i.11gly remarlcabl.e while providing; river - related ouL'dour recreation opportunities in a primitive setting. To achieve these objectives in wild river areas, it will be necessary to: I. Restrict or prohibit motorized land travel, except where such uses are not in conflict with the purposes of the Act. 2. Acquire and remove detracting habitations and other non - harmonious improvements. 3. Locate major public -use areas, such as large campgrounds, interpretive centers or administrative headquarters, outside the wild river area. Simple comfort and convenience facili- ties, such as fireplaces, shelters, and toilets, may be pro- vided for recreation users as necessary to provide an enjoy- able experience, protect popular sites, and meet the manage- ment objectives. Such facilities will be of a design and -7-