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Show Chapter 5 Recommendations Service Rangers would be educated regarding watershed violations and would be able to convey to the public the reasons behind regulations and policies. 4. Lack of partnerships to aide in watershed education efforts. • Recommendation: Salt Lake City will seek additional partnerships with local universities, state agencies, colleges, schools, and civic groups to strengthen education efforts. Implementation: Ongoing. Explanation: Additional partnerships may add needed monetary and human resources to the current watershed education efforts. Aspects of education that may benefit from an influx of money or volunteers include: designing interpretive displays, installing displays and signs, user surveys regarding the effectiveness of the displays, monitoring the displays, conducting routine maintenance, additional interpretive rangers, counting visitors, etc. There are many organizations that participate in various forms of recreation that may be willing to assist the jurisdictional agencies in their education efforts. For example, members of the Wasatch Mountain Club often participate in group hikes throughout the watershed. Also, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the University of Utah requires its students to conduct two mandatory internships with some type of parks and recreation agency. In both instances, there may be people who are willing to assist in providing a comprehensive watershed education program. C. DISPERSED RECREATION 1. Dispersed recreation may adversely impact water quality. • Recommendation: Increase front country and back country patrols to encourage more responsible behaviors among users. Implementation: Begin increased patrols by June 1,2000. Page 64 |