Document - Eagle Creek and Punchbowl Falls Closures
Abstract
We understand that the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is considering lifting the current area and trail closure (Forest Order 06-22-01-21-09) and enacting a new closure for Punchbowl Falls on Eagle Creek. Both of these actions affect our interests and the interests of our members, some of whom enjoy exploring Eagle Creek, including Punchbowl Falls, in whitewater boats. We write to express our thoughts and concerns, and to highlight the procedures which we believe should be followed for enacting any such closure via a forest order. In brief, we support lifting the current area and trail closure, we have concerns about loss of access to Punchbowl Falls and offer a solution, and we summarize agency regulations and directives that require a scoping process prior to any closure decision and request that the Forest Service conduct scoping prior to any decision regarding Punchbowl Falls.Description
Comment to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area regarding Forest Order 06-22-01-21-09.Document Information
Filename - Eagle Creek and Punchbowl Falls Closures4612.pdf
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