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Show Chapter 5 Recommendations Explanation: A coordinated effort between Salt Lake City, Forest Service and additional partners would be utilized to determine which signs do not adequately link human activities in the watershed to impacts on water quality. Restrictive signage, such as " NO SWIMMING," will continue to be employed, but will also be linked to watershed impacts through other more informational signs. For example, visitors would be provided with interpretive signage that explains why dogs are not allowed in watershed areas or why people are not allowed to swim in the streams or lakes. Providing visitors with an interpretive explanation of the policies may promote greater compliance. Ridge lines will have adequate signage to inform and educate users regarding the different regulations from one canyon to the next. These signs would be less obtrusive due to their back country location, but situated so they are not missed by passing users. Continual monitoring and maintenance of all signs, front and back country, would be a priority of the Forest Service and Salt Lake City. Outdoor recreation clubs such as the Wasatch Mountain Club or other organizations that recreate along the Wasatch Range may provide the Forest Service and Salt Lake City with a beneficial land management service. These partnerships would be explored to maintain an effective signage program. Recommendation: Coordination of signage efforts among agencies. Implementation: A formal agreement or MOU between Salt Lake City, Utah Department of Transportation, and the United States Forest Service will be adopted by June 1, 2000. Explanation: Signage from canyon to canyon differs greatly. To date, the jurisdictional agency owning the largest portion of land has controlled the type and placement of signs. As a result, watershed signage is not uniform throughout the watershed. The MOU would specify agency responsibilities regarding design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. To effectively educate watershed users, the interpretive signage campaign must be a coordinated effort. Page 62 |