Draft EIS_072312.pdf - Middle Fork American River Project ...

20120723-4002 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 07/23/2012
Proposed Recreation Plan Alternative 1 Recreation Plan
Trail) and along Western States Trail
in the vicinity of French Meadows dam
within 1 year.
Extend Poppy Trail to the McGuire
Boat Ramp Parking Area within 4
years.
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(between French Meadows
Campground and dam) for pedestrian
use within 14 years. These would be
new project facilities.
Extend Poppy Trail (Forest Trail
16E10) to the McGuire Boat Ramp
Parking Area and reconstruct this trail
to Poppy Campground within 13 years.
This would be a new project facility.
No comparable measure in this plan. Upgrade existing trail to stream gage
from near Duncan Creek diversion dam
(Forest Trail 13E33) for pedestrian use
within 3 years. This would be a new
project facility.
No comparable measure in this plan. Upgrade existing trail to stream gage
from Ralston afterbay picnic area
within 5 years. This would be a new
project facility.
No comparable measure in this plan. Construct a trail to provide pedestrian
access to the Middle Fork American
River below Middle Fork interbay dam
within 3 years. This would be a new
project facility.
Develop a GIS-based trail map and
post at kiosks within 1 year.
Notes: GIS – geographic information systems
PAOT – persons at one time
Recreation Plan—Implementation and Plan Organization
Develop a GIS-based trail map and
post at kiosks within 3 years.
PCWA’s proposed Recreation Plan is very similar to the Alternative 1 Recreation
Plan referenced in Forest Service condition no. 33. Whereas PCWA generally proposes
implementing actions within 1 to 6 years, the Alternative 1 plan specifies delaying
implementation for up to 14 years.
Our Analysis
PCWA’s proposal would provide recreational benefits sooner than what would be
provided by Forest Service condition no. 33. Considering most recreation facilities are in
good condition the most notable effect would be delaying accessibility compliance.