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Show COMMENTS " The Forest Service should begin to explore various options in regulating camping around popular lake basins without delay, as indicated in the plan/' Dispersed Recreation A comment suggested that recreationists are not the only group causing increases in coliform. Other causes cited for increased coliform include downhill ski areas, septic systems, motorists, cabin owners, campground guests, picnickers, restaurant patrons, and all other non- dispersed users. There is a need for more back and front country patrols to increase visitor contact. The need to correct the trail problems being caused by mountain biking was addressed. Excessive amounts of erosion on the Great Western Trail which are being caused by mountain biking. " Mountain biking on trails not suitable for their use is to be restricted. Forest Service policies need to be established as a priority as the impact due to back country bicycles is likely to further increase." A comment stated that hikers as well as bikers are causing trail damage. A comment was made that the plan, through its language, is prejudiced against dispersed recreationists. Salt Lake City Watershed Management Plan ' 99 RESPONSES Same response as above. All uses in the canyons create a cumulative effect on the watershed. Salt Lake City agrees with this comment and will look at different ways to increase visitor contacts in the front and back country. Salt Lake City and the Forest Service will continue to monitor the effects of Mountain Biking in the watershed and will devise a solution to the problem. Same as above. Salt Lake City recognizes that all uses in the canyons create a cumulative effect on the watershed and these changes will be made in the final Plan. Same as above. Page 117 |