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11, 2006
Public
Scoping for Tuolumne Planning Effort Continues
You still have time to submit scoping comments for the Tuolumne River
Plan and Tuolumne Meadows Plan. Submit your ideas, suggestions, and concerns
to the National Park Service through September 7, 2006. Comments may be
submitted in writing (as indicated at the bottom of
this newsletter) or by attending a public meeting.
Remaining public meetings (4 pm to 8 pm):
- August 12
Tuolumne Meadows at Parsons Lodge
- August 14
Oakhurst Community Center
- August 15
Sonora at Columbia College
- August 17
Groveland Public Library
Public Site Visit August 29
In addition, the planning team will be hosting
a walk to the Tuolumne River to discuss the planning effort and your concerns
on August 29 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The group will gather at the Tuolumne
Meadows Visitor Center. Be prepared for a walk of about 2 miles: bring
water, raingear, and wear appropriate walking shoes or boots.
The Tuolumne River Plan will provide broad management
guidance and establish the overall goals and vision for the river corridor.
Its policy directives will guide future management and amend the Yosemite
National Park General Management Plan for the Tuolumne River area. The
54 miles of the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park was federally
designated as a Wild and Scenic River in 1984.
The Tuolumne Meadows Plan is an implementation-level
plan. It will focus on the types and levels of visitor services and activities
offered in the vicinity of Tuolumne Meadows. It will also delineate which
areas may be targeted for restoration.
Public ideas and concerns are sought to help identify the range of issues
that should be addressed in this planning effort. Comments must
be submitted by September 7, 2006. Involvement of the public
is needed to insure that future actions are consistent with the National
Park Service mission, enabling legislation, and other relevant laws and
policies.
Mail: Superintendent, Yosemite National Park
Attn: Tuolumne Planning
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Fax: 209/379-1294
Email: YOSE_planning@nps.gov
Online:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectId=14043
For information on this and other planning efforts in Yosemite National
Park, go to www.nps.gov/yose/planning.
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