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<br />- --_\.,; <br />- #> <br /> <br />cach. Poudre Wi ld & Sceni c Ri ver .y <br /> <br />Alternative Formulation <br />3/5/81 <br /> <br />The 10 Team restructured the segmentation of the Poudre to facilitate study <br />of the river in light of Congressional action in P.L. 96-560L' This legis- <br />lation created several new wildernesses in the river basin and adjusted the <br />boundaries between USFS and RMNP lands. <br /> <br />In reviewing the alternatives presented in the DEIS/SR, the 10 Team found <br />that several minor changes would be desirable in light of the new river <br />segmentation and favored the addition of one totally new alternative to <br />more clearly evaluate contributions to the NED Objective. <br /> <br />The following identifies each of the alternatives, the recommended level of <br />river designation, and a forecast of management direction anticipated <br />through the study period. <br /> <br />Alternative A: <br /> <br />Environmental Quality alternative; non-structural alternative; most <br />closely rese~b1es the "citizen's alternative" identified during the <br />DEIS/SR comment period. <br /> <br />Segments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 are recommended for designation as <br />"recreational river"'; Segments 5, 6, and 8 are recommended for <br />designation as "wild river." (Change from DEIS/SR: Segment 8 recom- <br />mendation as wild.) <br /> <br />Management Direction: (W) Preserve and/or enhance essentially primitive condition <br />(R) Protect outstandingly remarkable values <br /> <br />1. Land Acquisition -- existing patterns of land use and land ownership <br />be ma i ntai ned. <br />a. Fee Title u <br /> <br />wi',l <br /> <br />(W) Not a priority, nearly all lands are public <br />(R) Acquire only outside developed enclaves tQ improve <br />management consistent with !Xct ", , <br />b. Easements u (W)(R) Protect ri, ver va 1 ues. and provi de pub lic access (/&;..s - ) <br />2. \.Jater Resources Development -- only that cons.istent' with existing at time <br />of classification. <br />a. impoundments -- (W) None <br />(R) Allowed, <br />riverine <br />8. Modifications of Waterway <br /> <br />if low and does not change natural, <br />appearance <br />(W) None <br />(R) Allowed for resource protection. if <br />does not change natural appearance <br />3. Rights-of-Way -- granted for uses consistent within each classification. <br />4. Mining -- subject to valid, existing rights only. <br />5. Recreation -- allow no development inconsistent with existing levels. <br />a. Use & Access (W) Limited to natural, primitive carrying capacity <br />(R) Distribute, develop to absorb user impacts <br />-- (W) Pri miti ve facil i ti es for resource protection on 1y <br />(R) Simple comfort and convenience facilities <br />5. Resource Management -- to maintain existing levels within each classification. <br />a. Wildlife Habitat -- (W) Emphasize T & E, minimize human disturbance <br />(R) Emphasize diversity, minimize recreation conflicts <br />-- No degredation <br />Limited in nature and intensity to existing uses (grazing) <br />More intensive methods allowed (rowcrops, timber <br />harvest, etc.) <br />d. Hunting/Fishing -- Increase wild trout opportunities. <br /> <br />b. Facilities <br /> <br />b. Scenic, Air, Water <br />c. Agriculture -- (W) <br />(R) <br /> <br />0877 <br />