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<br />0,,< 9~- <br />1.1 L 'J <br /> <br />SEGMENT C <br /> <br />SegmentC is that portion of the Green River in Dinossur National Monument <br />from the Gates of Lodore downstream to the southern boundary of Dinosaur <br />National Monument. This segment contains Canyon of Lodore, Whirlpool <br />Canyon, Island Park, Rainbow Park and Split Mountain Canyon. This segment <br />is 44 miles long. <br /> <br />Comments <br /> <br />The study team has determined that Segment C qualifies for inclusion in <br />the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The basis for this determina- <br />tion is the outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish <br />and wildlife valuea found in and along the segment. The segment was found <br />to meet the criteria for wild classification. <br /> <br />The major concerns relevant to designating this segment of the Green <br />River 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 resouFce development projects on the Yampa, River? <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Inclusion in the National System would offer river Segment C greater <br />protection than exists currently. Also, designation of Segment C <br />would constitute a unique and valuable addition to the National Wll.d <br />and Scenic River System. Management as a wild river would complement <br />current management plans for this segment. Future water resource <br />development projects'on the Yampa River would continue to be evaluated <br />on a project-by-project basis. <br /> <br />Your views on the concerns,..for,rthis segment are welcome. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Alternatives <br /> <br />For that portion of the Green River from the Gates of Lodore to the southern <br />boundary of Dinosaur National Monument, two alternative plans are suggested. <br /> <br />Alternative C-l <br /> <br />Take ~ action., No additional protection offered the outstandingly <br />remarkable values found along this segment. The National Wild and Scenic <br />Rivers System will not be expanded to include this segment of the Green River. <br /> <br />Alternative C-2 <br /> <br />Desi~ate this segment as a wild river area in the National Wild and Scenic <br />Rivers System. The outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, <br />fish and wildlife' valueacof this segment will receive full protection under <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />:,,(,:.. 'I' <br /> <br />. :, <br /> <br />'" <br />, .. <br /> <br />9 <br />