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other debris that would damage any permanent moorage facilities. In addition,
the fishing at the reservoir is poor and significantly better recreational
opportunities are available at other remote lakes in the area.
5.1.3 Potential Recreational Use
The potent; a 1 recreational use of the Juneau area is projected to
increase 3.6% annually based on a population growth rate of 3.6'1 for the CBJ
between 1980 and 1981 (Juneau Area Recreation Plan, 1982). Current data indicate,
however, that the population for the CBJ is increasing at a lower rate
than projected in 1982. The area covered by this recreation plan includes the
CBJ, in addition to Glass Peninsula and the northern portion of Admiralty
Island located west of Stephens Passage. Lynn Canal north to Sullivan Island
is also included. In 1979, a recreation survey was conducted throughout
Juneau to determine residents' perceived recreational needs. Beachcombing,
boating, and sports fishing consistently appear to the be the predominant outdoor
recreationa 1 acti vi ti es in the Juneau area and there is every reason to
expect this trend to continue. Potential participation in recreational activi
ti es if opportuni ti es were ava i 1 ab 1 e is often termed "1 atent demand." Based
on survey responses, the latent demand for recreational resources in the area
is for more fishing (28'1), hiking (23'1), motorboating (21'1), and hunting (12'1)
(Juneau Area Recreation Plan, 1982).
Statistics are not available to calculate the potential increase of
recreational use at the Annex Creek site. However, based on the information
from AELP discussed above, the overall increase in recreation in the Juneau
area has not greatl y affected the use of the Annex Creek site. The severe
climate and remoteness of the site will most likely continue to limit the recreational
use of this area.
5.1.4 Agency Recommended Measures for
Creating, Preserving or Enhancing
Recreational Opportunities
The CBJ Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the App1 i­
cant cont; nue to permi t pub 1 i c access to Upper Annex Lake Reservo; r for recreationa
1 purposes. The NPS recommends that AELP consul t wi th the USFS wi th
respect to the feasibility of establishing marine facilities (i.e., boat
moorage) near the powerhouse on Taku Inlet. Agency correspondence is in
Appendix E-l.
5.1.5 Measures to Create, Preserve and
Enhance Recreational Opportunities
In 1968, the 1 i censee of the Project, A-J Industri es, was ordered
by the FPC to incorporate ; nits Recreation Use Plan provi s ions for recreational
cabins at both the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek reservoirs. In 1973,
the FPC modified the order and the licensee was exempted from this requirement
due to the high cost of constructing the cabins at the remote Project site and