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<br />001977 <br /> <br />SEGMENT D <br /> <br />Segment D is that portion of the Yampa River from the eastern boundary of <br />Dinosaur National Monument to its confluence with the Green River at Echo <br />Park. This segment is 48 miles long. <br /> <br />Comments <br /> <br />The study team has determined that Segment D qualifies for inclusion in the <br />National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The basis for this determination <br />is the outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, and fish <br />values found in and along the segment, The segment was found to meet the <br />criteris for wild classification. <br /> <br />The major concerns relevant to designating this segment of the Yampa River <br />are: <br />a) Why add a river segment to the National Wild and Scenic River <br />System when the segment already receives some protection from <br />the National Park Service? <br />b) What effects will designation of this segment have on current <br />Park Service management? <br />c) What effects will designation of this segment have on future <br />water resource development projects on the Yampa River. <br /> <br />IDclas~on in ,the 'National System would offer Segment B greater protection II <br />than' exists 'currently. ' A:t-so. ;',designation of: Sep;ment D; would const~tute <br />a unique and valuable addition to the National Wild and Scenic River <br />System. Management as a wild river would complement current management <br />, plans for the segment. Future water resource development projects would <br />continue to be evaluated on a project-by-project basis. <br /> <br />-- <br /> <br />Your views on the c;oncerns, for this segment are welcome. <br /> <br />Alternatives <br /> <br />For that portion of the Yampa River from the eastern boundary of Dinosaur <br />Nstional Monument to its confluence with the Green River, two alternative <br />plans are suggested. <br /> <br />Alternative D-1 <br /> <br />Take no action. No additional protection offered the outstandingly <br />remarkable values found along this segment. The Nstional Wild and Scenic <br />River System will not be expanded to' include this' segment of the Yampa River. <br /> <br />Alternative D-2 <br /> <br />Designate this segment as a wild river area in the National Wild and Scenic <br />Rivers System. The outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologi~ <br /> <br />11 <br />