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I~~~~~.~~~~~i~i_i~i~~i~i~~!~~~area must come soon ~~~~(U;~.[t'~WI on-th.e dp.m ~ (ar a/ouR. for to aI/OIl' the nu:.r..e~ iJIt!f.Lilllt!rlJl::~(.ttion QHd planl1lng to IOff hchrnd tllP resen.;'rr 1j::frrJi m!lJftt.~sIi#-fn the IO::Js of this oll/slalic/lflR :W!H'tf'tmfi tat:ttit:r 8~to[!Wh8'. --:Eac7i7ifTlie biUff introduced in the COIlt;ress /0 authorize the rf!(rl!ation area states that the!lill!.!. i6' propOJM!..d...:..l.!l order 1(1 further the purpo::;es' of the 1961 Delau'ore· BlTsin ComlxlC't. They state further that the admu!.!.stratlOfL or/he Ft,!feral responsd7rhUes UH.~I! lcith tilt' p I shall be fn • ft1li ulellt"it Comrx1ci. "=T.I . . , t 1(1 ecrca/UHl Rill.'! (l r(' IUO·°l'f'fcenl intUIt' -wid flu IlJNrr£:if Cimpacl as approl'ed by th-; Congrr '1 1961-' I'"m ~t"terr: nr- b) Ih'!aware HIV r B.. n l miSSion lJ('fiJrt, tht, . '01 on I Pari ~ubc mmlttee of the lIml It or nd In ular \fhllrB Sulxom nu~a States Department af thfi1 nterio T' IJ'I tt ,",unc M. %4 National Park S ervice 1965 • CONTENTS T ilE SPLEN DOR OF A 37-M1Ll:. LAKE recreation experience 1O an estimated 10 winding through the ext raordinaril y beautiful million visitors annua ll y ... and big enough Introduction to the Proposal 2 Delaware Ri ve r Valley just upstream from to preserve the natural scene for all time. the scenically fa mous Delaware Water Gap Nucleus of the area's recreational im The Need 4 and within a hundred miles of 30 mill ion portance will be the mU lti purpose lake created people gives the Tocks Island area national by a dam now on the drawing boards of the The Area 5 significance as a potential Recreational Area. U.S. Army Corps of Engi neers. Part of the Aboul 62 ai rl in e miles west of the heart of overall plan for the Delaware River Basin, Recreational Values 6 ew York C it y and 75 miles north ofcentrnl this dam was authorized by the Flood Con Philadelphia, Tocks I sland li es just within trol Act of 1962 to provide supplies of water, Natural Values 8 th e wC fitc rn edge of Megalopolis, the east fl ood control, production of hydroelectric coast's rapidl y developing regional super-city. power and recreation. The Public Works Act Historical Values 12 Today, 15 percent of our Nation's pop of 1964 and 1965 provided $690.000 for ulation li ves with in 100 mile s or the Tocks planning the dam and its impoundment. Conservation Values 12 Island area. By 201 0 more than 47 million Planning, development and manage Economic Values 13 people will li ve within 100 miles and more ment of all recreational aspects of the entire than a mill io n within 25 miles. Tocks Island project by the National Park History of the Proposal 16 National Recreation Areas are created Service was included in the Comprehensive to serve people. To serve these millions Plan of the Dclawi.lre River Basin Commis Ownership and Administration 19 now and in the fu tu re-the National Park sion, adopted March 28, 1962. To dalc, Service proposes the creation of a large however, no authorization has been made to Boundaries 19 National Recreation Area around a 37-mil e include the additional land s and facilities man-made lake. 11 wou ld be varied enough needed to develop this recreational potential: Preservation and Use Policy 20 in topograph y to provide facili ties for almo<;t thus the need for Congressional authoriza every type of outdoor recreatio n ... large tion to establish a Tocks I sland National Proposed Recreational cnough 10 provide a satisfactory outdoor Recreation Area, Developments 25 THE NEED
By T I TURJ OF THE C EN URY, the T day withi 100 miles of 30 million amenity. But a subdivision has already begun report of the Outdoor Recreation Re ources people, the region is rapidly becoming a re on the ere:-t of the D elaware Water Gap and Review omml. sion tates, the p ople of sort fo r individuals families and gr ups, around Hidden Lake. And th pattern of o r metropolitan areas will have the greatest Even now there is virtually no pl ace along developments mushrooming in the region ne d for outdoor recreation, and their need, the river where a per n who does not own surrounding the proposed A rea ind icate will be the most difficult to satisfy. rban property r belon to a private fishing or that similar development will soon be made centers have the fewest facililie (p r hunting c lub can get on to the land. The in the Area, if immediate action j:- not taken. capita) and the sharpest competition for land completion of the ock Island Dam ill Only Federal ownership of a large u, e. In their recommendations, the 0111 - increa e thi recreational value and is ex are;. - a~ recommended in this proposal mission urges hiohest priority for acquisit ion pected to produce a flood of developments. can prevent the development of this resourCe of areas cia to population centers .., he It i: difficult to conceive of such a large for a few. Only Federal intervention can re- neeLl is critical - opportunitie to place thes mountai n and valley area overrun with erve the natural scenic character ~ r public ai-en in public owner hip is hding each year developments and no longer an attractive recreation use. as other lIses encroach. "
THE AREA
THE EXT I SIVE water-oriented recrea ributaries f the Delaware River have he c scenic qualit ies, the ca pacity of tional resource of the 14 SOO-acre Tock roded deep g rges through which beautiful the re::.ervoir and the , urrounding terrain to 1 land Re ervoir furnishes the timulu and waterfalls ca, cade. Dams on the email provide a variety of varied recreational ju titication for ctting aside of adjacent land :;, treams ha created several attractive activitie . the case of access to a large portion in the Delaware River Valley for public usc. ponds. of the Nation': population having a tremen This artiftciallake will extend 37 mile up the The 'ide of the valley are generall dous need for outd or recreational oppor main tem of the Delaware Ri ver and 9 Ill ore gradual on the Ne\ Jersey , ide. T he tunitie comhine to give the proposed Tock miles up Flat Brook V a ll e~, It will have an eastern ed g of the 1,800 foot Kittatinny hlan Nati nal Recreation Area national average width of a half-mile, a nd a maximum Mountains fall s. ho wever. away sharply significance. The J alional Park Service of about 1-1/2 miles. At tbe da m, the normal f rming a prominent rock scarpment. At would plan, develop and manag the e lands cI pth of the lake will be 105 feet. the D elaware Water Gap and for ' everal anu wak rs to accommodate the greatest The terrain f this area i' interesting and miles northward. this i particularly pro po. ibl number of recreationally beneficial aried. t many place on the Penn, ylva nia nounced. A number of unusual ponds are and meaningful use and till protect their siJe, the land rises steeply abollt 800 feet I cated on the crest of Ihese mountains. natural and recreational values for future above the future lakeshore to a rolling pl ~1teau. g neration -. RECREATIONAL VALUES
FOR GEERA IO s, the Delaware Water local park facilities for their outdoor recrea lishment and administratio 1 of N ational Rec priority ne d. , and conveniently locat U to Gap has been renowned as a spectacular tion experience. Even if existing parks and reation A reas a devi d by the Recreation urban areas in an area r quiring Federal scenic attraction. Today this whole valley recreation areas increased their facilities to a Advisory Council: a spacious area developed involvement. But when the alue of this area - its mountains, watetfalls, ponds and theoretical maximum there would still be a for high carrying capacity, offe ring significant r gion to th citi zens of Megalopoli s are con the River - is becoming more attractive for major deficit. Program' for additional parks recreation opportunitic in answ r to high sidered, th need for protection i apparent. individual, family and group outdoor recrea and recreational ar as - New Jersey's "Green tion. Within a few years the extraordinarily Acres" program and Pennsylvania's " Project beautiful valley between the Water Gap and 70" - are being built around the Tocks Island. Port Jervis, New York, will be enhanced for National Recreation Area proposal. recreation by the creation of the Tocks Island A Federal reservation surrounding the reservoir. Tocks Island reservoir is proposed primarily This is true, not just because of the to supply outdoor recreation needs. The scenic qualities of the area for outdoor recre National Recreation Area de ignation is ation, but because it is conveniently located agreed to be the most appropriate classifica to so many recreation seekers. tion for this r servation, as its basic purpose It would be difficult to find another area include recreational activities normally so attractive. 0 unspoiled, so endowed by banned in National Parks such as hunting, nature, or so strategically located to take care and in~tallation s that would normally be of the recreational needs of s many millions excluded from a National Park as incom of Americans as this section of the Delaware patible with the mandate to preserve the Valley and it environs. Indeed, it could not integrity of the natural scene. be better located to serve this huge urban Accomplishment of these recreational complex. goals for today's visitors is adequatejustifica That this region needs such recreation tion for the Tocks Island National Recreation resources is made evident by a drive through Area. the miles and miles of city, suburb and The proposed Tocks Island National factory districts urrounding the eastern Recreation Area, developed and managed metropolitan centers. These people are as outlined in thi s brochure meets the dependent upon already overtaxed state and primary criteria governing selection, estab- NATURA L VALUES
THE REC REATION ADV ISORY COUNCIL does uplands o f another fifty years will be covered come the most heavily fished lake on earth. not require scenic beauty for a N ational primaril y wi th new white pine forests. With carefu l management, the waters within Recreation Area. but there is no question The ri ver cl ift's with their talus offer the proposed Recreation Area can maintain that the variety and cali ber of the natural another habitat for nature study. wi th good fis hi ng in spi te of the e xpected intense scene adds measurabl y to the recreational magnificent views of the surrounding country fis hing pressures. value of any area. The Tocks Isl and Lake for cli mbers who succeed in scaling their About half of the 45 known species with its hundred miles of varied s horeline , c res ts. present today can be expected to provide the several miles of free-flowing river. and The deep ravines on thc Pcnlls ylvnnia s po rt fi shing. Most sought after will be the the surrounding terrain will provide a natuml side of the valley present still another natural brown and rai nbow trout, large and small setting which can <.ccommodate. within the habitat. These gorges arc natunli ge ms. with mouthed bass. cha in pickerel, walley,.. d pike . four seasons of the year. tcn million meaning clean trout streams and waterfall s. luxuriant shad. pan fi sh of various species. a nd possibly ful recreation vi sit s. and varied vegetation, nesting birds and the striped bass. The T ocks Island region contains a mammals. variety of habitats that add to its value for Other distinct habitat lypes may be Amphibians & Reptiles general recreation and as i;I li ving laboratory listed: slope and upland deciduous fo res t. old About 23 species of amphibians (frogs, for the serio us study of nature. fields. sphagnulll bogs. scrub oak barrens. toads and salamanders) and 22 species of About a century ago, during the great beaver ponds, small artificial and natu ral reptiles (turtles. li z~lrd s and snakes) live in lumbering days. the original white pine forest ponds . and scattered bits of climax forest. the Tocks Island area. Preservation of the was stripped a nd the streams polluted with The reservoir and it s shoreline will form new area will make available to science teachers sawdust. The ta nbark industry followed, and interesting habitats. a li ving laboratory. taking most of the yellow oak and hemlock. Forest fires subsequently burned much of Fishes Birds what rema ined. But nature healed herself. Due to the popularity of angling as a The combination of habitats make this Today Illost of the land is covered with well s pon, the fi sh of this region are now and wi ll secti on of the Delav,mre Valley something of developed forests of second growth hard continue to be very important assets. The im an oasis for birds an d a popular field area for woo d s: oaks, ash. tulip and maples poundment made b y the Tocks Island Darn "watchers." About h ~ df of the 215 id entified predominate. With protectio n. the slopes and some authorities believe. will probably be- species nest here; the othcrhalfare transients, the Valley being a natural migrati on fly way. Plants the meri an Revolution, when Wash York and rle Railroad reached Port Until recently, the peregrine falcon, our The T ock Island area is lush and green ington' force in upper New York and Jer is in 184 8. fastest bird and one of evolution's m st amaz and vari ed. Varied type of o il , slope, ex near Philadelphia w re eparated by British Interesting and vari d excursion into ing creatures, nested in the river cl iffs. O ne posures, and altitudes, un xploited by exces forces in New J rsey and New York, this comm rc and industry took place in the pair still nest at the Delaware Water Gap~ sive road buil ding or c nomic development, valley b came a ital link in the line of Valley uch as the Pahaqu rlrra Copper and it is hoped other' will return. T he make it a otanical paradi 'e with more than communications. Mi n s; woolen mills using wool from sheep American Raven, ullcomm n ill this area, has 1,1 0 pl ant , pecies. T he valley saw th ri se and d clin c of imported from Yorkshire, England in 1825. ne 'ted at the Water Gap. and Bald agle I n many area'> th f r t fl oor becomes a the rich farmland of th M iddle Atlanti c as K n wi cine of the hi story of the Delaware I ild flower garden during 'pring and summer. are occasional n fi 'hing along the river. this Nation' " bread ba. ket." It wi tne ' ~ e cl River, always one of the great waten.vay of Native birds, both : pccies and individuals Orchids, mil kwort s, anemones, arbutu and the development of transportation: the Old the Ea t will add to th vi itor enjoyment are abundant in thi s 'ection of the River hundreds of other , pecics are widespread and Min oad of 1664 : the Delaware and and appreciation of the ock Island area. Valle y. N ational Park Service protection abundant. In late June and July, the native Hud on Canal completed in 1829; the New would almost certainly make it one of the cactu' Opuntia spots the river cliffs with most important drcas for : crious bird stuuy ci u. ters of yellow flowcrs. Northern species, in the United States. rought here by glaci rs, are fo und on the cool north-facing slope of the gorge, while ECONOMIC V A LUES Mammals the warmth-loving pecie cover the south About 48 species of mamm als ha been facing slope . Rock lope of the glen a re JUDG IN G RO 1 PAS EXPERI E CE in a 'sessed evalu ations on commercial and identified with the Tacks I land area. White compl tely covered with mat ofliving gr 11: esta Ii 'hment of National Park Servic re 'idential prop nies in adjacent regions tailed de r abound; raccoons are exce. sivel mosses, li verwort., and ~ rns. area el ewhere in the United tates -and could actuall be expected to augment the abundant: porcupines have come into th e 'pecifically areas like Cape Hatt r(t s National prosperity of thi s part of the tri-state area . . area and m to be prospering, Beaver and Sea hore- the propos d cks I land A n impartial tudy to determine the their dams are common, and river otter can T hese natural hi story resource of the Natio nal Recreation Area would hav a pro economic impact of the proposed Tocks occasionally be seen. Wildcats are abou t a T ocks Island region have th e capacity to nou nced benefici al effect upon the surround Island N ational Recreation Area on employ rare as the riv r otter and are a s urpri ~ e and make a signi fic ant contri ution towards ing community. Land would change owner m nt, income levels and the tax base on the delight to anyone lucky enough to see one. meeting th e defi ciency of outdoor recr ation ship 0 er a period of yea r ; adju tments fl v coun ties involved is now being made for The eastern representative of th western in the Northea ,t United State . . would CO Ill gradua ll y. Commercial enter New Jer ey, New York and Pennsylvania trade or pack rat, the Allegheny cay rat, prises supported y the infl ux of vi sitors State planning agencie ' by Robert R. lives in rock pil es and talu slopes. could be expected to offset any initial setback. Nathan A 'sociates, Inc ., incle p ndent Bu :s iness profit - and consequentl y higher consulting economi t5. HISTORICAL VALUES CONS ERV ATION VALUES D UTCH SETTLERS discovered thi Val N .Y.). Portions f the O ld M in Road, ley and built here before William Penn po sibly the fi r t road over 100 mil es in Tog th r. the Tocks Islancl Dam and founded Pennsylvania. By 1664, the Dutch 1en o th in m rica, and trac s of the mine are TOCKS [S D DAM J D R - ERVO IR will the National ecreation Area would con are believed to have tran ported copper dug still evident. provide neeued water supply. fl ood control serve a singularly attractive scenic region as from pits, quarries and hafts of the Pah' De cend nL of thes early settlers and additional h dro lectric power. Tocks a green space for the future in a region which quarra Copper Mines opposite Slnwnee participat d in the Indian Wars and the Island National Recreation Area would pro is rapidly becoming urbanized and ubur some 104 miles to Esopus (now Kingston, Pennamite War of the 18th century. During vid nee 5sary recreation to rnillion~ . banizecl . HISTORY OF THE PROPOSAL
THE DELA WARE RIVER VALLEY. and par Several limes since the 1930's, interest '" made a National Park. Important and beauti National Recreation Area to provide "for ticularly the Delaware Water G ap, has been preserving the scenic qualities of the Water ful as this geological feature was, however, no public outdoor recreation use and e njoyment" renowned as n scenic area for generations. Gap prompted suggestions that the area be action was ever taken. and to preserve "the scenic, scientific and Shortly after the disastrous flood s of hi storic features contributi ng to public 1955, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers e njoyment." was directed by the COllgrC!ss to make a One of the first acts of the Delaware comprehensive study of the water and related River Basin Commission, created in 1961, land resources of the Delaware River Basin. was the adoption of most of the Corps' The National Park Service. at the request of recommendations as its first phase Com the Corps. undertook the study of the Basin's prehensive Plan. Thus, the Tocks Island reer-entiana! potential. Recognizing the tre project was recommended by both the Corps mendolls recreation potential of the reservoir of Engineers and the Delaware Ri ver Ra sin recommended by the Corps. and considering Commission. the earlier proposals for the Delaw;:tre Water Essentially, both recommended that: Gap. the National Park Service recommen ( I) an earthen dam be constructed across the ded that the valley adjacent to the proposed River at the northern tip of Tocks Island: impoundment and the Water Gap be pre (2) the 37-mile long impoundment be used for served for public recreation enjoyment. Hood control, water suppl y, hydroelectric Strategic location to population centers, power and recreatio nal purposes; and (3) scope of needed developments and problems the entire project "be in operation no later of administering an interstate area prompted than 197 5." The Commi ssion's Compre recommendatio n that development and ad hensive Plan al so staled that ;' project lands min istration be undertaken by the Fede ral are planned for develo pment as a National Government. Precedent for and leadership Recre,'tIion Area by the National Park in such a Fedcml undertaking has been Service, " established by the National Park Service at Bills proposin g a Tocks Island National recreation areas in the west. Recreation Area were introduced in the 87th While the Corps of Engineers prepared Congress; no aC lion waS taken. The legis it s final report - which included recreation as lation was re-introduced in the 88th Congress. a basic purpose - bills were introduced in the Senators and Represent atives from Penn 87th Congress to authorize a Tocks Island sylvania, New Jersey and New York sup- DINGMAN GORGE
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I F T H E TQC KS ISLAN D Nati onal Recrea F edera l regulat ions enforced by the ti on Area bi ll s arc enacted into law, the appropri ate Federal Agency. Secretary of the Army would be di rected to Lands and installations of the Tocks acquire the necessary hlnds, and to transfer I sland Project other than those designated j urisdiction of aU that would be lI sed for ported the proposals and Congressional for recreational use would be admi nistered recreation to the Secretnry of the Interior. hCi'lring'i were hel d hy Sub-commi ttees of by the Corps of Engin eers of th e United When enough land wa s acqu ired to make it States Army. both HOll ses, but the 88th Congress ad ~ an admi nistratable un it. th e Secretary of the jOll rncd befure any
visitors, to help th em have th e most pleasant, sible from both the Philadelphia and New meaningful. effective and beneficial visi t pos York metropolitan areas, daY~lI sc activities sible. and to perpetuale these opportunities would be provided there. Day-ust: also would for future ge nerations. be provided for on th e Pennsylvania si de. The Nati onal Re creation Area woul d be Consid erable overnight camping would be c reated primaril y as a selling for ac tivi ties developed in the ample areas on both shores. associated wit h lakes, forests and hill s. Land acquisit ion priorities would be Facilities would be provided to accommodate establi shed to permit construction of pcr both the visitor takin g an aft ernoon sight manent recreational faciliti es before the da m seeing d rive and the fami ly camping during a is comple.ted and to provide access over lands two-weeks vacation. destined for flood ing during this interim T e n areas would be developed o n th e pe ri od. shores of the reservoir to provide such re Basic rec reational values of the arCH a re I c reational o pportuni ties as boating, swim dependent upon the natural and scen ic ming, fi shing and water sports. Access routes qualities so a proper balance between im to these areas would be planned to avoid provements and nature mu st be maintained. concentration of traflic. T he natural values would be identified and A master plan would provid e fora variety subsequent development plans would pro of appropriate recreational uses, the safety of vide for their protecti on and usc. visitors. and protection of the natural and Historical sit es. structures, personages scenic v(llues. Sightseers could tour both and event s likewise would be inventoried, TODA Y . recreational use of thi s section generate a tremendous demand for access to sides of the reservoir without penetrating or evaluated and preserved. to make their of the Delaware River VaHey would reach this area and may quickly reach the op disru pt ing specialized use arc;)s or progmms. maxi mum contribution to the enjoyment and considerable volume if the public had general timum capacity for the area. The mission of Most visitors would seek a specific in spirat ion of the vi sitor. access to the Ri ver for boating. swimming the National Park Service at the Tocks fa cilit y or co mbi nation of facili ties fo r some An interpretive program would in fo rm a nd fi sh mg. and if faci lit ies for picnicking, Island Natio nal Recreation Area would be to aspect of o utdoor recreation. Because the the vi sitor about the area and the many con camping. hiking and sightseeing were improve the capacity of the area to accom terrain of the New Jersey side is suited to tributions that it s natural, scientific, hi stori cal, avail able. The Tocks Island reservoir will modate the greatest possible number of large scale develo pment and is eas il y acces- a nd rec reational values can make to his ex- Every ffort woul d be made to integrate and Contact would be maintain d with the associated land would be mutually agreed coordinat th e needs and re ources of inter Staff of the D elaware Riv r I3a 'in Com upon with the Delaware River Basin Com ested educational agencie with the r sources mi sion to coordinate planning, development mission, the orps of Engineers 'I oJ the and needs of the area. and administratio n of the area with the National prlrk Service and coordinated Management of fi sh and wildlife re- C omprehensiv e Plan developed by the Com \-\lith area planning and management. ources would be a cooperative endeavor mission to provicl e for the development and \ ith the three tate in volved. Management use of the " ater resources of the Delaware of the habitats would be th e respon ibili ty Basin. of the National Park . ervic ; hunting .md Planning, de\ e\opmcnt and operati n of fi shing, desirable and compatible with the the area would be correlated to the program mission of the rea. would be regulated by and practices of park. fore.'t. highway, and th e . eparate State. game agencies of the three States aff ected. V i itor 'crvices would be kept t the Public u c dcvelopm nt and ope-ration at the minimum necce sary to provide the visitor Corp of ngineers dam site would be with rhe type e, peri nee for which the Area integrated into the development 'mel o pera would be tabli shed. T he Na tio nal Park ti on of the National Recreation Area by Service would not pro ide "crvices that could ae e . control and routing, inr ergration of be provided satisfact oril y in the vicinity by interpretive progr;;lm and d vi ces, and a private enterprise. otherwise appropriate to promote visitor T he Nati onal Park Service would con ult enjoyment. with local, county, tate and regional govern Academic, scientific, educational and mental agencie' to encourage comprehensive r ~ ea rch potentialities of the natural resources perience. very impr Yement, develo pment, land-use planning for the region. T he Corps of the area would be identified, evaluated and rule. regulation. per on and job would con of Engineers and the National Park Service coordinated with r pre entativcs of interested tribut to its ful le t realization of thi theme. would establi h procedures for the coordina coli ges, univer-iti.e and tat and local Public benefits woul d accru fro m tion of plannino, development. operation, educational departments. re eareh and tudy programs related to many and Ll ·e. to a sure consistent and effective h requirement s of concurrent use of a pect of the area's substance and evolution. admini tration. the management of water in the reservoir and PROPOSED RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
PRELl MINARY ST D1·S SUG EST these Geological features and scenic quality ten general areas for recreational develop- of thi whole area add materially to the great ment: The Delaware Water ap. Poxono, attractiveness of the entire proposal, and are Wallpack Bend, Flatbrook, gypt Mill, included to preserve their present semi Hornbeck Gorge. Dingman Gorg , natural condit ion insofar as po sible. amenock, The Knob and Tom Quick. The Appalachian Trail traver cs this area, following the crest of the Kittatinny THE DELAWARE WATER GAP AREA Mountains. To preserve the natural character extend from about one mile upstr am from of the Trail. the area through which it passes the damsite to a point seven miles down would be preserved and maintained in essen stream. including hore areas and several tially its present condition. river i lands. It includes an outstanding portion of the Kittatinny Mountain and the THE POXONO AREA is located on the famoLL Water Gap. Pennsylvania shore, from the damsite up Development of the tract would be stream to a bay that will be created at what is simple. This mountain area would be pre now Bushkill. It takes its name from an served and maintained in essentially its island that will be inundated by the reservoir. natural, wild character. About 6.200 act" s This area is capable of absorbing the of thL area are now owned by the State of major concentration of day-u e activities of New Jersey and administered as part of the the western side of the National Recreati n Worthington Tract. Forest Pre erve. Area. Parts of the J 3 miles of future reservoir Six miles of river below the dam would frontage could support beach developments: provide trout and bass fishing. canoeing, the remainder of thIS shoreline, moderate to picnicking and family camping and general teep in slope, includes sites suitable for scenic enjoyment. facilities for boating and other water-related - - - - . . ---