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Wild and Scenic River During alternatives <br /> development, the BLM will • <br /> Eligibility Report Now Available consider alternative <br /> approaches to managing <br /> Wild and Scenic River (WSR) Eligibility Report is water-related values, fully , <br /> complete and available online. The report is the first step recognizing that wild and • <br /> in a Wild and Scenic River evaluation being conducted as , - _ <br /> g scenic river designation may ;�_ <br /> the GJFO revises its RMP. The eligibility report provides an not be the only way to <br /> inventory of the river and stream segments on BLM lands protect these values. After <br /> that are eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and a thorough analysis of - - <br /> Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS). suitability criteria and input <br /> 1w _R <br /> from stakeholders and the <br /> The report evaluated 117 river and stream segments and 41-te 44, <br /> found 20 were eligible. Eligible segments include a 20-mile public, the BLM may or may x: r :. �.Y C <br /> stretch of the Colorado River west of Grand Junction, 18 not actively recommend <br /> Afr. <br /> suitable segments for WSR <br /> miles of Big Dominguez Creek, 15 miles of Little A portion of the Gunnison River <br /> Dominguez Creek, and stretches of the Dolores and designation. was found eligible for inclusion <br /> Gunnison Rivers. The suitability study will be in the NWSRS. <br /> The second step is a suitability study that determines included in the Draft RMP, <br /> which, if any, of the eligible segments are suitable for which will analyze a range of suitability determinations and <br /> inclusion in the NWSRS based on criteria set forth in the possible recommendations to Congress. River segments <br /> WSR Act. The suitability process will begin in Summer determined to be eligible are afforded interim protective <br /> 2009 and will involve an interdisciplinary study of each management under BLM authorities until a suitability study <br /> eligible segment. The public may provide the BLM is completed. The RMP revision process and suitability <br /> additional information pertaining to the suitability criteria in analysis is scheduled to be completed in 2011. <br /> order for the BLM to come to an informed determination For more information on the WSR Act, designation into <br /> on the suitability of the eligible river and stream segments. the NWSRS, and many other management-related issues, <br /> visit http://www.rivers.gov. <br /> Jaded papbOJ uo paluiad <br /> no2.wic dwu—o;i <br /> LZ0£-1717Z-0L6 <br /> 90S 18 OD 'uorLDun(puEJD <br /> PEO21 H 518Z <br /> as 0 PIa13 uol2aun(puEJD <br /> luawa2EuEN puei;o nEaang <br /> uosnpuy nevi •aN <br /> :ODE-woo aseald 'dN'I <br /> ay;lnogE suopsanb aney noX jl <br /> sn pE4UO3 04 MOH <br /> .aa;;alsMaN Sl /dWH <br /> e3 WO Play uongun(puEaD W�9 <br /> 00£$'asn a;Enpd.1o;Awned <br /> ssau!sna IE!aw° <br /> 90S 18 OD 'uoOaun[ <br /> 9L-D 'ON llNb3d PEO'd H Sin <br /> 1N]43DVNVN aNV1 dO nvDinl8 9aiUO Pl°H uopoun(puE.JD <br /> al dd Si 33 '8 3`J`d1SOd 'S'fl 1uawaSEUEN puei Jo twang <br /> llt/W SSV1D-1S21ld aya;o luawaJEdaa Sn <br />