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<br />001110 <br /> <br />- FEDERAL PRESENCE IN THE RIVER CORRIDOR ... <br /> <br />While everyoneerecognizes the need to have the National Park Service <br /> <br /> <br />working hard at river management there are some who resent the presence <br /> <br /> <br />of NPS. This is either due to concern over more use of condemnation <br /> <br />power in the future, or a more general dislike for losing control over <br /> <br /> <br />land and land use decisions in the corridor. The Park Service serves <br /> <br />those who are interested in using the river for recreation and enjoyment. <br /> <br />Local residents are less likely to consider the good points of NPS <br /> <br /> <br />management, because they are not the principal recipients of its benefits. <br /> <br />" <br />" <br />, <br />~ <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />C. Conclusions <br /> <br />The major controversial issue on the St. Croix is the impact of <br />designation on the local jurisdictions and landowners. <br /> <br />There were no reports of increased crime due to an influx of <br /> <br />outs i ders. <br /> <br />-- The impact of the designation on local services is somewhat <br /> <br /> <br />offset by NPS management practices and seasonal tourism income <br /> <br /> <br />although the extent of both the impact and the offset are unknown. <br /> <br />-13- <br />