comments in PDF - Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club

and will push NPS for more use than should occur which will lead to more resource
degradation.
On page 83, Administration Facilities, NPS talks about new administration facilities
but does not state how many acres they would cover. The public and decision-makers
need this information so they can review, comment on, and understand the Preferred
Alternative.
On page 84, Frijole Ranch, Facilities and Activities, the Sierra Club does not support
continued dredging of Manzanita Spring so the pond would continue to exist. We prefer
that the pond slowly silt in and become a natural wetland like it once was before it was
altered by humans.
On page 85, McKittrick Canyon, Facilities and Activities, the Sierra Club supports
removal of the electric power line. What does NPS mean when it says “This could
include the use of information technology and audiovisual systems to maximize the
visitor educational experience”. The Sierra Club understands that NPS is not thinking of
installing cameras in Wilderness for visitor enjoyment. This would be illegal because
cameras and associated equipment are installations or structures and are not
necessary for the management of Wilderness and will negatively affect Wilderness
character. NPS should explain what “video technology” is and ensure it does not
include putting installations and structures in Wilderness. The public and decisionmakers
need this information so they can review, comment on, and understand the
Preferred Alternative.
On page 85, Dog Canyon, Facilities and Activities, NPS states it wants to put in
another group campsite. How large will that campsite be and how many people will be
allowed to camp in it The public and decision-makers need this information so they
can review, comment on, and understand the Preferred Alternative.
On page 86, Salt Basin Dunes, Management Zoning, Facilities and Activities, NPS
talks about zoning the area north of the existing road as frontcountry and states
“Staging and access for the Salt Basin Dunes area would be improved over time to
provide enhanced use as a visitor destination for day use”. How many acres would the
frontcountry zone and the visitor day use area be What is the nature of the
improvements mentioned The public and decision-makers need this information so
they can review, comment on, and understand the Preferred Alternative.
On page 86, Williams Ranch, Management Zoning, Facilities and Activities, How
many acres would the frontcountry zone and the visitor day use area be The public
and decision-makers need this information so they can review, comment on, and
understand the Preferred Alternative.
On page 87, Ship-on-the-Desert, how many acres would the administrative
campground be How many acres would the frontcountry zone and the visitor day use
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