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recognizes that the Forest Service has placed high priority on providing developed camping, back-country camping, fishing, and nature study and recommends that the Forest Service place increased priority on four-wheeling. The SCORP for Region 7, which includes Pueblo, Las Animas, and Huerfano Counties (in which the southeastern portion of the WSA is located) recognizes that the 5-year growth rate is low and is projected to remain low through 1985. The recreation emphasis is oriented toward the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek corridors. The five top activities for participation in this region are bicycling, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and softball-baseball.' The SCORP recognizes that the Forest Service has placed high priority on providing developed camping, back country camping and fishing and recommends the Forest Service place increased priority on picnicking and four-wheeling. The SCORP for Region 8, which includes Mineral, Rio Grande, Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa, and Saquache Counties (in which the western portion of the WSA is located) highlights a planned water development project with significant recreation implications. It also recognizes the large amount of public land and low population density. This area has experienced fluctuations in population growth with a static or slighty decreasing trend in 1980. However, a substantial population increase is expected between 1980 and 1985. The top four recreation activities are picnicking, developed camping, four-wheeling, and day hiking on trails. The SCORP recognizes that the Forest Service has placed high priority on providing developed camping and fishing and recommends that increased priority be placed on picnicking and four-wheeling. b. The Sangre de Cristo WSA is within the Colorado Division of Wildlife Southeast Region on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Range, and within the Southwest Region on the west side of 9 082617