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<br />001125 <br /> <br />. <br />. <br /> <br />The designation of the Chattooga was a major force in bringing attention <br />to the river. Even though it flowed through publically protected lands <br />it was not at its highest quality. Indiscriminate use of off road and <br />recreational vehicles, camping at undesignated places and extensive <br />trash and litter have all been stopped or cleaned up as a result of post <br /> <br />designation management practices. <br /> <br />IMPROVED SAFETY FOR RECREATIONISTS <br /> <br />In all cases. managing agencies operate safety programs for canoeists. <br /> <br /> <br />In the case of the Chattooga, this means that the 4 to 5 annual deaths <br /> <br />and numerous injuries which occurred prior to designation have been <br /> <br />prevented. <br /> <br />-22- <br />