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. D08221 CRAPl'ER VII REr:RFATION, FISH, AND WILDLIFE The Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife in cooperation with State fish and game departments assists in the planning of water development projects, making recommendations for the preservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources and for hunting and fishing on project areas. It aids the States in enforcement of Federal laws and regulations for the protection of migratory birds. It also provides fishery management serv- ice to the Navajo Indian Tribe. The Bureau of Reclamation constructs and operates water development projects for multiple uses that include recreation and fish and wildlife preservation. Land acquisitions for reservoir sites usually include ad- jacent areas needed for recreation and fish and wildlife facilities. Usually this agency'shares the cost of recreational developments. Actual management of recreational facilities is usually assumed by some agency other than the Bureau of Reclamation. Since its establishment in May 1962 the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation has been responsible for coordinating Federal plans and programs relating to outdoor recreation on public lands. It is also responsible for the preparation of a nationwide outdoor recreation plan. All Federal agen- cies are directed by Public Law 88-29 to conduct their programs in gen- eral conformance with this plan. . Other recreation programs Both the Navajo Tribe and the States of Utah and Colorado are in- volved in recreation in the San Juan Area. The tribe has established parks throughout its reservation but as yet has had limited funds for development or operation. The tribe's policies for development are gen- erally similar to those of the National Park Service. The State of Utah, through the Utah Outdoor Recreation Assistance Agency, develops a State recreation plan and administers Land and Water ConservatioL Fund grants, Through the Park and Recreation Commission the State develops and operates State parks for multiple uses and formulates plans for, and implements development of, public use areas. The Utah State Division of Fish and Game is responsible for the conservation of fish and wildlife. Its programs include the purchase of minimum pools in reservoirs and con- struction of lakes for fish conservation, rehabilitation of big-game win- ter ranges, and construction of hunter access roads. The Utah Department of Highways implements the highway beautification program and, together with county road departments, provides access to all resources. Colorado has similar programs to those of Utah that are applicable to the minor portion of the study area that is within Colorado. Present outdoor recreation demand . Outdoor recreation demand in the study area is limited at present by the sparse local population, the area's remote location, and undeveloped 66