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<br />13. INELIGIBLE SEGMENTS, Conservationists i~ particular have, questioned
<br />the conclusions of the Study Team regarding the main stem of the
<br />Dolores from its source downstream to Rico, and from the confluence
<br />with the San Miguel River to Gateway, Why were these segments
<br />ruled out?
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<br />Upper Main Stem: This IS-mile segment was judged ineligible for
<br />inclusion in the National System because it lacked any "outstandingly
<br />remarkable" qualities as specified in the Wild and, Scenic Rivers
<br />Act, It is,accurately, a typical high mountain stream - no more,
<br />no less. Nine miles of this stretch are paralleled by a paved
<br />state highway.
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<br />Main Stem from San Miguel Confluence to Gateway: This 3D-mile
<br />segment was judged ineligible for several reasons, First and
<br />foremost, it is a heavily developed stretch of the river; a paved
<br />state highway follows it for 26 miles; mining activity, both past
<br />and present, is frequently visible; farming and ranching along
<br />the river are widespread; In addition, the segment lacks outstanding
<br />features, except perhaps geologic, Recreational attributes and
<br />use are low, and scenic resources moderate at best. The Study Team
<br />did recognize exceptional values in the 4-mile stretch immediately
<br />below the confluence where the canyon is deep and dramatic and
<br />the old Hanging Flume is of unique historic interest; however,
<br />this portion is simply too short for inclusion in the national
<br />system by itself.
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<br />14. MANAGEMENT PLAN A number of individuals wondered how the Management
<br />Plan for those segments of the Dolores included in the National
<br />System will be developed, And when?
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<br />The Study Team is empowered to develop a conceptual plan only for
<br />those segments it recommends for inclusion in the national system.
<br />By "conceptual," we mean it will be like a preliminary blueprint -
<br />a jumping-off point for the preparation of a final, working manage-
<br />ment plan,
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<br />The latter plan will be developed only if Congress approves one
<br />or more segments of the Dolores for inclusion in the national
<br />system. In that case, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land
<br />Management and the State of Colorado will have a year to prepare
<br />a detailed, concrete plan, This will allow adequate lime for
<br />specific input from concerned and affected persons,
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<br />15. ADDITIONAL INPUT, Almost everyone who wrote the Study Team wanted
<br />(implicitly or outright) to know when and how they'd ,have a chance
<br />to add more comment on the Dolores, the present study, and future
<br />actions.
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