FWOC Logo

1992 RESOLUTIONS


Home

About the FWOC


Join the FWOC


Member Organizations


Adopted Resolutions


Outdoors West


Officers


Current List of Conservation Developments with Bush Administration


History


Policy Summary


Convention Schedule


Related Links


Site Map










FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS







1992 FWOC RESOLUTION #16

_THE COLUMBIA RIVER HANFORD REACH_


The Hanford Reach (51 miles of undammed, undredged Columbia River between Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities) is of local, regional and national importance because it is the last Columbia River spawning grounds for Chinook salmon.  It is a habitat for bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and many other waterfowl, and is the location of several archaeological sites.
Opposition to Wild and Scenic designation of the Hanford Reach is coming from adjacent private property owners who are concerned about federal land restrictions, easements or condemnations - which affect them only if they sell land to the government.  Private land makes up only 3% of the area included in the proposed Wild and Scenic designation.
Hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River are now being held.  Written comments are due no later than October 9, 1992.
The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs supports the Wild and Scenic classification for the Hanford Reach.  This resolution is offered as its comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and is being sent to Kristen Sycamore, Recreation Division, National Park Service, 83 So. King, Seattle, Wa 98104, with the request that it be included in the record.











next >>

| About the FWOC | Join the FWOC | Member Organizations | Adopted Resolutions | Outdoors West | Officers |

| Current List of Conservation Developments with Bush Administration | History   |  Policy Summary | Convention Schedule Related Links | Site Map   |