Idaho Wilderness Hearings

Statement:

Juola. My name is Bob Juola. Danskin and South Fork area, Trinity area, of the Boise Na Forest are the headwaters of the primary tributaries of the River, namely the Middle Fork and the South Fork. These The tional Boise areas contain spawning areas for these streams. Both are home for deer, bear, many birds of prey, and rattlesnakes. They are within 75 miles of Boise. I have been told by a profes sional game manager that if the Boise River were moved to the east coast, it would become a national shrine. It provides outstand ing fishing, hunting, and Whitewater boating in its upper end. 219 Lower down it is still a good fishery, is the lifeline for the agriculture in the Boise Valley, and offers the sport tubing the Boise with a six-pack. In addition, it generates one of its dams with additional power facilities in the much of of kings: power at planning stages. Roadbuilding in these areas will increase erosion which will harm the wildlife and silting in the dams. This will have three bad effects: Decreasing the storage capacity for irrigation, reducing flood control, and reducing the power production. In 1980 the Fish and Wildlife Service said, in part: The Service believes the river and asociated areas can be a showcase of multicoordination and planning efforts. The vitality of this class I stream must be protected while providing the recreational public a quality outdoor experience. agency A 5-year study of the region is planned in conjunction with the additional generators at Anderson Ranch Dam. Now does not seem an appropriate time to make final decisions on this region. In conclusion, I would support classification of all the areas as recommended in RARE II, with careful consideration of the conse quences of development in all areas where development is not for bidden. I do not support the idea that nonwilderness areas be immediate ly available for multiple use since, in the past, that has meant shortsighted, often destructive development. Thank you.