WSPC02286

• File Number: 8210.761.09
• Description: Colorado River-Federal Agencies-US NPS-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument
• State: CO
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 10/1/1997
• Title: General Management Plan 2-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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3) Appropriate developments are aesthetic,
blend into the surrounding landscape,
complement the natural scenery, and have a
minimal impact on the affected environment.

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· LAKE ARMS - Provide a diversity of
recreational experiences appropriate to
the lake arms.

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Conditions to be attained:

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I) Obtain public perceptions of appropriate
levels and types of use, considering both the
human experience and resources.

2) Recreation activities are consistent with
desired visitor experiences in the lake arms.

3) Backcountry campsites (boat in and hiking)
are located and managed to minimize impact
to park resources and provide a quality
experience.

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· LAKE ARMS - Develop a
cooperative approach with adjacent land
management agencies, private
landowners, and other federal, state, and
local agencies to protect viewsheds seen
from the lake arms that are critical to
providing quality recreational
expenences.

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Conditions to be attained:

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1) Viewsheds remain natural and undeveloped
as seen from the reservoir.

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2) Viewsheds that are critical to providing
quality recreational experiences for park
visitors are protected from inappropriate
development.

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· INNER CANYON - Provide a
diversity of recreational experiences
appropriate to the inner canyon.

Conditions to be attained:

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1) Appropriate flatwater recreation activities are
consistent with desired visitor experiences in
the inner canyon.

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2) Commercial services for the backcountry are
consistent with the commercial services
management plan, ensuring quality visitor
experience in a secluded primitive
environment.

3) Solitude is maintained for a secluded
backcountry experience.

4) Backcountry campsites are located and
managed to minimize impact to park
resources, consistent with a quality visitor
experience.

5) Hiking trails are located and maintained to
provide safe visitor access, consistent with
resource management principles.

· CANYON RIM - Develop a
cooperative approach with adjacent land
management agencies, private
landowners, and other federal, state, and
local agencies to protect viewsheds seen
from the canyon rim to protect resources
and enhance interpretive opportunities
that are critical to providing quality
visitor experiences.

Conditions to be attained:

1) Viewsheds remain generally natural and
undeveloped.

2) Waysides are provided to interpret the
resource and provide orientation for visitors.

Issue-Specific Objectives

· FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
SURROUNDING THE PARK-Parks
contain both tangible and intangible
resources. Tangible natural and cultural
features include animals, plants, waters,
geologic features, paleontological
resources, historic buildings and
monuments, and archeological sites.
Intangible qualities include natural quiet,
solitude, space, scenery, scenic vistas, a
sense of history, sounds of nature, and
clear night skies. These attributes are
important both to the conservation of

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