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Show are congruent with surrounding resource needs. This also highlights the need for increased education and interpretation activities to help heighten public awareness and the avoidance of these conflicts. DNR is not aware of any statutory prohibition. The points raised about the need for planning regarding OHV use, interpretation and education activities are well taken. It is good policy to conduct thorough research of recreational demands in the development of any broad- based plan. Further, future recreational planning efforts specific to GSL- related state parks concerning all proposed recreational activities will be coordinated with the GSL planning team and will be in accordance with the recommendations made by that body. We also agree that any opportunity to couple interpretation/ education with various recreation activities should be capitalized upon as such efforts help increase awareness of the multi- faceted uses and impacts upon the GSL. Areas open to OHV activity will be monitored. 9.2 Improve recreational opportunities and access The public supported the preferred alternative which recommended providing additional recreational opportunities and access. The public identified considerable tourism and recreation potential but also insisted on a more fully developed recreation plan with an additional public involvement process to best address this issue. A road around the lake would encourage more people in these areas, resulting in more impacts on wildlife, flora, air quality and wilderness quality of the lake. More access should be provided at specific points like Rozel or a short distance along the west side of the lake, but not a general automobile route around the lake. This is a more development- oriented option. An automobile route around GSL is unnecessary. Current routes exist and public access issues should be resolved. A new road would be expensive to build and maintain. Funds would be better spent on other access and interpretive facilities and opportunities. Automobile access should be limited and more opportunities for nonconsumptive wildlife- based recreation and education should be explored. A route around the lake could be developed as a international magnet to bicycle touring and increase access to the west side of the lake. The scenery, wildlife and uniqueness of this resource could be an attractive option for some tourists. Increase access to Stansbury Island. Lake level, access, safety and equipment needs should be considered in long- term planning of lake access related to brine shrimp harbors. Additional access to GSL sovereign lands is needed, but it should only be achieved where the goals of adjacent land owners are considered. More people almost always means more impact; proper planning and management can reduce these impacts. The automobile route mentioned in the alternatives would use 318 |