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000259 wilderness. The organizations recommend these enclaves be eliminated and the area added to the proposed wilderness unit. A rough sketch map was presented by the Wilderness Society, and a more precise map by the Sierra Club, Southwest Representative. The boundaries shown are identical; however, the total acreage differs, with the former showing 10,000 acres and the latter indicating 10,500 acres. The maps submitted with the proposals are included in the official record. The additions proposed are shown generally by the letter "X" in Exhibit D. National Parks and Conservation Association Recommendation The National Parks and Conservation Association recommends that wilderness status be assigned to the entire road less area of 10,500 acres, plus some outlying areas flanking the roads. Society of American Foresters, Rocky Mountain Section Recommendation This professional society supports the National Park Service proposal except for the enclaves and corridors. Montrose County Chamber of Commerce Recommendation This organization indicated they have no specific objection to the proposed wilderness designation; however, they believe that the wilderness area should be confined to the canyon area lying between the North and South Rims. Paonia Chamber of Commerce Recommendation This organization indicated that "Black Canyon is not desirable to be made into a wilderness area." They suggest that a tramway be built into the canyon and that a bridge be constructed across the canyon so that "younger people and the aged might better view the sights." Endorsing Agencies The following governmental agencies endorsed the National Park Service proposal in its entirety: Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Junction, Colorado Colorado Game, Fish and Parks Commission, Denver, Colorado. 19