Before the FERC Application for New License for the Annex Creek ...

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according to the Juneau Area Recreation Plan (see Section 5.l.3). The
increase in local population has apparently led to increased recreational use
of the Salmon Creek facilities, a trend that is likely to continue as long as
recreation is compatible with use of the Salmon Creek Reservoir for domestic
water supply, as discussed in the following section.
5.2.4 Agency Recommended Measures for Creating,
Preserving or Enhancing Recreational Opportunities
During agency consultation described in Section 5.1 above, the
following measures or facilities were recommended for the purpose of enhancing
recreational opportunities at the Salmon Creek site and for the safety of the
public in its use of the surrounding lands and waters. Agency correspondence
is in Appendix E-l.
The CBJ Parks and Recreation Department reconnends that the Appl i­
cant provide yearly trail maintenance for hiking and cross-country skiing,
trailhead signage that includes historical data, difficulty, and length of the
trail, and parking for five to ten vehicles at the Salmon Creek trailhead.
The NPS supports these recommendations and suggests there also be an opportuni
ty for vi s i tors to regi ster when in the area and that information about
recreational opportunities at Salmon Creek be made available to the public by
AELP at its Juneau office.
5.2.5 Measures to Create, Preserve and
Enhance Recreational Opportunities
The Salmon Creek Trail will be maintained to provide safe access
for the pub 1 i c duri ng the spri ng and summer months. Park i ng fac 11 i ti es for
10 cars will be avai lable along with vi sitor use and regi stratlon information.
The Applicant will also provide recreational information at the office
of Alaska Electric Power and Light Company in Juneau.
The articles of the current license which were designed to protect
and maintain recreational facilities at the Project are discussed in Section
5.1.5.
No portion of the Salmon Creek area has been designated for study
for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system nor has any portion
been designated or recommended for designation as a wilderness area under
the Wilderness Act.