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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS







1992 FWOC RESOLUTION #20

_COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE_


The Columbia River Gorge legislation passed by Congress in 1986 has failed to protect the Columbia River Gorge.  Acquisition authority can help to resolve local resident issues.  The U.S. Forest Service has not taken the necessary steps to actually protect the Gorge in the following respects:
1.  Logging and clear-cutting of the forests have increased.
2.  No restoration of fisheries, wildlife and natural areas has been made.
3.  Excessive residential development has been permitted and continues to be permitted.
The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs recommends:
A.  Public discussion to resolve issues of managing the Columbia River Gorge, including consideration of the National Park Service as the lead agency.
B.  Provide acquisition authority throughout the National Scenic area so that zoning is not the only tool available to protect important places.
C.  Provide more protection for the Gorge's tributaries, which are especially important to fisheries restoration.








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