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BLM LIBRARY U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Salem District Office 1717 Fabry Road S.E. Salem, Oregon 97306 November 1992 Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River Management Plan GB 1225 .06 S255 1992 AstheNation'sprincipalconservationagency, \he Departmentofthe Interiorhasresponsibilityformostofournationallyownedpublic lands and natural resources. This includesfostering thewisestuse ofourlandandwaterresources, protecting ourfish andwildlife, preservingtheenvironmentalandculturalvaluesofournationalparksandhistoricalplaces,andprovidingfortheenjoymentoflifethrough outdoorrecreation. The Departmentassessesourenergyandmineral resourcesandworkstoassurethattheirdevelopmentisin the bestinterestofallourpeople. TheDepartmentalsohasamajorresponsibilityforAmericanIndianreservationcommunitiesandforpeople wholive in Island Territories under U.S. administration. <j,^^ ^ ^<?<-i>^^^ BLM-OR-PT-93-03-1792 ^ 8S0 ^^ TAKE United States Department of the Interior PRIDEIN America BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Salem DistrictOffice INREPLYREFERTO: 1717FabryRoadS.E. Salem, Oregon 97306 8351 (084.0) Dear River Enthusiast: Enclosed is a copy ofthe Management Planforthe Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River. The primary purpose ofthis plan is to provide management direction forthe outstandingly remarkable scenic and recreation valuesfound within the river corridor. The management of other significant river-related values are also addressed. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed forthe Quartzville Creek Management Plan which identified issues and analyzed management alternatives forthe rivercorridor. That document is available on file at the BLM, Salem District Office. Aftercompleting the EA, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was found and the proposed action, along with some modifications, was selected to provide the framework forthis plan. The resources addressed in this plan include recreation, road management, waterquality, botany, riparian areas, wildlife, fisheries, visual resources, cultural resources, and timber. Specific elements for each resource include a desired future condition, managementobjectives, management actions, and implementation schedules and esti- mated costs. Should you have questions about the management of Quartzville Creek, please contact myself at (503) 375-5644 or Laura Graves at (503) 375-5677. Sincerely, Paul Jeske Santiam Area Manager Salem District \ BLM LIBRARY RS ^^ 150A BLDG DENVER -^n FEDERAL CENTER „ P.O. BOX 25047 DENVER, CO 8022S Management Plan Creek Quartzville Bureau ofLand Management Salem District Lead Agency: UDSI, Bureau of Land Management Responsible Officials: Paul Jeske, Santiam Area Manager River Planning Team Leaders: Terry Eccles, Outdoor RecreationPlanner Laura Graves, Outdoor Recreation Planner Prepared By: Terry Eccles, Outdoor Recreation Planner Laura Graves, Outdoor Recreation Planner Table of Contents Chapter Page Finding of No Significant Impact 9 Decision Record 11 Chapter Introduction I: Introduction 16 Organization ofThis Document 16 Area Overview 17 Method of Plan Preparation 18 Environmental Assessment 18 Relationshipto Bureau Planning 18 Background on Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 19 Federal Wild and Scenic River Classification 19 Chapter II: Management Issues, Goalsand Objectives Summary of Outstandingly Remarkable Values 22 Management Issues 22 General Management Goal and Objectives 22 Chapter Management Actions and Implementation Schedule III: Summary 30 Final Administrative Boundary 30 BLM's Role in River Management and Plan Implementation 30 Resource Management Guidance and Actions 30 Recreation 31 Road Management 36 WaterQuality 37 Botanical/Ecological 40 Riparian Areas 41 Wildlife 43 Fisheries 44 Visual Resources 46 Cultural Resources 47 Timber and Special Forest Products 49 Implementation Priority 50 Plan Update and Amendment Process 50 Table ofContents List of Tables Table Page Table 1. Implementation Schedule and Cost Estimate Table 51 List of Maps Maps Vicinity Map 7 Final Administrative Boundary Map 8 List of Appendices Appendix Appendix A. Glossary of Acronyms and Terms 57 Appendix B. List of Preparers 63 Appendix C. Interim Recreational Use Guidelines 65 Appendix D. Interim Recreational Mining Guidelines 69 Appendix E. Summary of ROS, LAC, and VRM 73 Appendix F. Legal Description of Final Administrative Boundary 77 Appendix G. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 83 PLANNING AREA Waldport U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Salem District - Oregon 5ALtM DISTRICT - OREGON (QUARTZVILLE CREEK AND SCENIC RIVER UUILD MAP LOCATION U.S. DCPT. or THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management SALEM DI6TRICT - OREGON QUARTZVILLE CREEK UILD AND SCENIC RIVER Map Bcpuncdary