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Summary of Public Comments - Managing Recreation Uses in the<br />
Upper Segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor EA<br />
boaters simply from floating down a river. All Wild and Scenic rivers should be administered consistently--<br />
which is exactly what the above modifications of Alternative 8 would provide. (Ltr# 46, Cmt# 2)<br />
Subconcern # B-E<br />
Alternative (8) is the best alternative but it needs to allow paddling on the entire upper Chattooga and its<br />
tributaries. Further, it should require indirect limits on all visitors before direct limits are applied and<br />
should not include "scenic boating" or "boat-based angling" in the analysis. Paddlers should be able to<br />
paddle the entire river as a multi-day trip if desired. (Ltr# 59, Cmt# 6)<br />
Subconcern # B-E<br />
Alternative 8 is the best alternative but needs to allow paddling on the entire upper Chattooga and its<br />
tributaries, should require indirect limits on all visitors before direct limits are applied, and should not<br />
include "scenic boating" or "boat-based angling" in the analysis. Paddlers should be able to paddle the<br />
entire river as a multi-day trip if desired. (Ltr# 63, Cmt# 2)<br />
Subconcern # C<br />
I believe alternative 8 is the best and alternative but needs to allow paddling on the entire upper Chattooga<br />
and its tributaries. (Ltr# 153, Cmt# 2)<br />
Subconcern # C<br />
I would suggest that the forest supervisor consider Alternative 8, with the proviso that paddling be allowed<br />
on the entire Chattooga and its tributaries. (Ltr# 164, Cmt# 2)<br />
Subconcern # F<br />
I am writing to express my support for Alternative 8, with the modification that canoeing/kayaking be<br />
allowed with no limitations throughout the year. (Ltr# 179, Cmt# 1)<br />
Subconcern # G<br />
I prefer alternative 8, but it also has irrational restrictions. We should be able to paddle the Headwaters,<br />
especially section 1, the most suitable section for the widest range of paddlers, whenever the water is<br />
sufficient. (Ltr# 184, Cmt# 3)<br />
Public Concern 7<br />
The <strong>Forest</strong> <strong>Service</strong> should not select Alternative 8 because:<br />
A) Boating on the Upper Chattooga is not sustainable and will degrade<br />
resources;<br />
B) User conflicts would be amplified;<br />
C) New access points and portage trails are not suitable;<br />
D) New parking areas are limited and a long distance from the Chattooga<br />
River;<br />
E) It will increase trespassing on private land as a result of overflow parking,<br />
and possible search and rescue incidents;<br />
F) Expansion of the trailhead facilities on Green Creek Cemetery Road would<br />
be inconsistent with the purpose for which the land was donated;<br />
G) Boating and other uses are not considered between Grimshawes Bridge<br />
and Green Creek, thus it violates the court appeal and the Wild and Scenic<br />
River Act;<br />
H) It bans boating on tributaries, thus violating the Wild and Scenic River Act,<br />
NEPA, and other laws and/or regulations;<br />
I) It does not require all users to register;<br />
J) It analyzes scenic boating, which is nonexistent, and boat-based anglers<br />
which should be managed separately;<br />
K) It is unclear if this alternative would equitably implement direct measures<br />
after indirect measures have been exhausted;<br />
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