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Show 9.2 Improve recreational opportunities and access. The specified locations are not exclusive. They are locations which, based on existing visitation, scoping comments or expressions of interest at public meetings are viable access points. There are potential constraints or conflicts to be resolved for some locations. The preferred alternative is an expression of interest in pursuing the opportunities. 9.3 Improve education and interpretation opportunities. The specified locations and potential cooperators are not exclusive. They are locations which, based on existing visitation, scoping comments or expressions of interest at public meetings, are viable interpretation and education opportunities. There are potential constraints or conflicts to be resolved for some locations. The preferred alternative is an expression of interest in pursuing the opportunities. 9.4 Hunting conflicts on sovereign land. The proposed alternative will clarify where waterfowl hunting will be allowed near Antelope Island. Working with the Utah Air Boat Association and other publics, a 100- yard buffer was determined to be an acceptable buffer to reduce conflicts near developed areas on the island. The posting of no hunting areas around the GSL State Marina has addressed conflicts there. 10.1 Identify an acceptable mix of DNR's statutory requirements in regard to commercial and industrial use of the lake's resources. As stated in Issue 6.1, DNR believes GSL large enough to accommodate the legislative policy regarding specified multiple uses without significant adverse effects. No new commercial or industrial use of GSL and its resources is anticipated, nor is there reason to expect that existing commercial and industrial uses cannot operate within the constraints of sovereign land classifications and mineral lease zones. If something new arises but cannot be accommodated under existing classifications or zones, a plan amendment will be considered. If an amendment is proposed, it will include an offsetting change in classification or zone. The offset will be based on factors including acreage, function and public trust value. Under this amendment approach, adequate mitigation will be ensured until a new planning cycle is completed. 10.2 Open specific areas of the lake for commercial harbors for the brine shrimp industry. At a public meeting on June 16, 1995, DNR's brine shrimp task force made several announcements regarding brine shrimping. The announcements included the policies that no new exclusive special use leases for harbors will be issued and that the Antelope Island Marina will be available for commercial use until commercial use becomes incompatible with recreational use or adequate alternative facilities are available. These policies remain in effect. The south arm sites were identified by the task force as dispersed strategic locations where water depth is suitable, access is reasonably available and conflicts with public trust resources are relatively minimal. The north arm sites are locations where harbors already exist in one form or another. Additional harbor development at these locations will not result in significant adverse effects. The intent of the harbor policy is to 242 |