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n r- :. ~ 0.., fJ.~ ...... l I nonsuitable area if projected of mineral exploration and development occurs. It;s expected that wilderness values would eventually be lost on the 3,205 acres recommended nonsuitable. Although the 1.505 acres recommended suitable would be withdrawn there should be no impact on potential development since potential is low. The remaining area would rernai n open to entry wi th one mi ne projected in the southeast portion of the W5A. The backcountry recreation setting would be maintained in both the suitable and nonsuitable areas except in the vicinity of the mineral development where it would be influenced by the sights and sounds of mining activity. The existing use in the suitable portion of 1200 RUDs would increase by about 9 percent annually. Mineral exploration and result in a loss of soil to 40 acres, and degredation of water Creek. development would productivity on up an unquantified quality in Henson All Wilderness Alternative The enti re 4.710 acres waul d be recommended as suitable for wilderness designation. Wilderness values would be protected on all but 300 acres where they could be lost due to mineral development. Exploration would be precluded with the entire 4.710 acres. Development of one mine in the southeastern portion of the WSA is projected to occur as a result of valid existing rights. The backcountry recreation setting would be maintained except in the vicinity of projected mineral development where it would be affected by the sights and sounds of mining activity. The existing use of 1500 RUDs would increase by about g percent annually. vi i 50il productivity would be lost on up to 25 acres and wa ter qual i ty woul d be degraded in Henson Creek as a resul t of mineral development. No Wilderness Alternative The enti re 4,710 ac res woul d be recommended as nonsuitable for wilderness designation. Wilderness values could be lost on up to 320 acres as a resul t of projected mineral activity. It is expected that in the long term wi 1 derness va 1 ues woul d eventually be lost on the entire 4,710 acres. The enti re WSA would remain open to mineral entry with production of base and precious metals projected. The existing backcountry recreation setting woul d remain except where al tered by mineral development. Use of the area would increase over the existing 1500 RUDs by about 5 percent annually. Mineral development would result of soi 1 producti vity on up to 40 a reduction in water quality Creek. in a loss acres and in Henson Bill Hare Gulch (CO-030-085) Proposed Action (No Wilderness Alternative) None of the 370 acres would be recommended as suitable for wilderness. Wilderness values, which exist only in conjunction with the adjacent Big Blue Wilderness, would not receive legislative protection. However. since the area has low mineral potential and no developments are predicted, wilderness values are not likely to exceed 100 RUDs annually. All Wilderness Alternative The enti re 370 acres would be recommended as suitable for designation.