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

20120723-4002 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 07/23/2012
• a new gage on the Middle Fork American River downstream of the Middle
Fork interbay dam;
• new flow measurement equipment on the Middle Fork American River at the
outlet of the Ralston afterbay dam instream flow maintenance pipe;
• new flow measurement equipment on the Oxbow powerhouse penstock; and
• a new gage on the North Fork American River, located downstream of the
Middle Fork American River confluence and above the American River
Pumping Station.
2.2.1.7 Trails
The proposed project would include several new trails and one existing trail within
the project boundary. The new trails would provide access to operate and maintain the
following new stream flow gages: (1) North Fork Long Canyon Creek downstream of
the diversion dam; (2) South Fork Long Canyon Creek downstream of the diversion dam;
(3) Middle Fork American River downstream of the Middle Fork interbay dam; and
(4) North Fork American River upstream of the American River Pumping Station. The
project would also include the existing trail to the Rubicon River gage upstream of the
Ralston powerhouse.
2.2.1.8 Recreation Facilities
The proposed project would include new recreational facilities and modifications
to several existing recreational facilities. These new facilities and modifications would
include:
• a new Duncan Creek diversion primitive recreation site;
• enhancements to the existing Ahart Campground;
• a reduction of the facilities at the existing Poppy Campground;
• enhancements to the existing French Meadows boat ramp;
• conversion of the existing McGuire picnic area and beach to the McGuire
group campground;
• modifications to the McGuire boat ramp and associated parking;
• a reduction of the facilities at the existing Hell Hole Campground;
• permanent closure of the existing Upper Hell Hole Campground;
• enhancements to the existing Hell Hole boat ramp;
• a reduction of the facilities at the existing Ralston afterbay picnic area;
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