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North Fork Stillaguamish Watershed Analysis Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5 --- KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION This chapter contains the following four sections which summarize the key findings and recommendations of the Watershed Analysis Team. KEY FINDINGS This section provides a summary of the watershed's condition within each resource area: the changes and similarities between reference and current conditions, any trends, and what the implications are. RECOMMENDATIONS This table lists Objectives, placed into seven broad categories, for managing watershed resources and improving watershed health. This includes Actions to meet the Objectives (which were informally prioritized by the team), Locations (or "Areas of Concern"), Potential Benefits of the Action, the Next Logical Step to implement the Action, and the Relative Complexity of implementing the Action. "AREAS OF CONCERN" MAPS The key findings and recommendations for the human dimension, terrestrial, and aquatic resources were used to prepare maps which identify "Areas of Concern" for each resource area. "Areas of Concern" were identified as areas with important contributions to the analysis area, and/or areas where resource conditions did not meet management objectives, or current standards and guidelines, as defined by the MBS Forest Plan or ROD for the Northwest Forest Plan. Then the three "Areas of Concern" maps were combined into a "Composite Map" for identifying overlapping resource concern areas, which illustrates the potential for conflicting management objectives. ACCESS AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW The Access and Travel Management Plan was reviewed for those area of concerns identified in the "Composite" map (figures 5.2- 5.5). Road management direction was reviewed for how the proposed direction coincided with the management objectives and resource conditions within the specific areas of concern. A question raised during this review was: "Is the road management direction a trend towards meeting specific resource objectives, a trend away, or neutral?" Results are displayed in tabular form. North Fork Stillaguamish Watershed Analysis 03/0912000 5-1 KEY FINDINGS HUMAN DIMENSION American Indian Inhabitation and Use The Stillaguamish Tribe, the Tulalip Tribes, and the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, are all federally recognized tribes with resource management interests in the analysis area. The Stillaguamish Tribe, population presently estimated at 200+, has acquired nearly 100 acres of land within the Stillaguamish basin. Tribes are increasingly active in pursuing traditional uses and materials provided by Treaty rights for historical use areas. Implications Expectations are that tribes will continue to actively pursue traditional forest uses, and will want to be consulted and cooperate with us during planning and implementing projects within the analysis area. An increased possibility of conflicts exists between the types of forest users. The number of people using the same areas for seeking special forest products is increasing. As demands and uses of special forest products increase, there is a potential for resource depletion or damage to occur. Identified Heritage Resources A single prehistoric site, discovered during a recreational hike, has been identified within an upland area of the analysis area. This site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Three Fingers Fire Lookout is also eligible. Prehistoric properties located in the upland areas of the Cascades tend to be lithic scatters, inhabited rock shelters, hearth or berry drying features, or rock quarries. Those located in the lowlands tend to exhibit features more commonly associated with long­ term settlement patterns. Forest Service survey efforts have been strictly project-driven, focusing mainly on areas that are low probability for heritage resources. It is highly conceivable that many upland areas were used for hunting, fishing, plant and berry gathering activities. Implications As population and use of the watershed increases, chances are more heritage resource sites will be discovered by the public. Vandalism risk will also grow. If more heritage resource surveys are undertaken in the upland areas of the watershed, it is very possible that more prehistoric sites will be discovered. If more surveys are conducted in the lowland areas, it is conceivable that more heritage resources such as homestead cabin sites will be detected. North Forl< Stillsgusmish Watershed Analysis 03/09/2000 5-2 LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRUCTURE Land Ownership and Zoning Private land holdings consist of 39% of the analysis area, most of which is outside the National Forest boundary. A large portion of these holdings are zoned for forestry and rural use. Implications The harvest of second growth forests on State and private lands is expected to continue over the next 10-15 years, with conversion of some private land to development. Local Communities and Population Growth Snohomish County is expected to have 250,000 more residents by 2012. About 1,200 people live in Darrington, with the population expected to more than double over the next 20 years. We can expect an increase in public use of the watershed (recreation, special forest products), but most of the increase will be from Puget Sound metropolitan area visitors. Darrington's urban growth boundary is expanding under the state's Growth Management Act. A light-industry industrial park near the airport is planned. New residential development is occurring and planned within Darrington and along the North Fork Stillaguamish. Continued population growth in the area fuels demands on resources in the watershed for both traditional resource extraction and more recreation-based activities. As population of the area increases and Darrington's urban growth boundary expands, more development is expected which will convert more of the watershed's area to urban infrastructure: buildings, roads, septic systems. This will affect unique habitats on a local basis and can potentially affect stream flow rates and water quality. Economy and Employment Opportunities Darrington developed as a community with an economy based on timber harvest, processing, and transport. While the local timber industry has declined in recent years, the Puget Sound economy has grown and diversified. More local residents are working in other professions, with some commuting to the metropolitan area. The city of Darrington has completed a 20-year vision plan which includes potential future economic opportunities. In addition to the 20-year vision plan, a sewer system study, comprehensive plan, economic development plan, airport improvements, proposed light industry, a 2,500 acre county park and many other projects are underway. North Fork Stillaguamish Watershed Analysis 031091'2000 5-3 The number and diversity of employment opportunities are increasing in the Darrington community. Darrington derives direct economic benefits from the diverse recreation user groups and growth in local population that have increased over the last decade. Implications With the continued growth and diversification of the Puget Sound economy, and as Darrington diversifies its own economy, the town is becoming less reliant on timber­ dependent industries. Infrastructure Roads and Railroads Railroads in the watershed, which were used in the early 1900s to 1940s, have had portions of the grades converted to roads or trails, or are being considered for additions to the trail system. Number of road miles in the analysis area is as follows (refer to Appendix E, E-2) for a complete listing of roads): National Forest System Roads 162.8 mi. National Forest Non-System Routes 6.2 mi. State Roads 15.0 mi. County and Private Roads 153.4 mi. Due to a declining road maintenance budget during the 1990s, the Forest is unable to maintain its existing road system, which increases risk of damage to roads and resources. Due to road construction practices prior to 1970, a significant portion of the National Forest road system requires either additional maintenance, upgrading, closure or decommissioning to prevent environmental damage in certain locations. Many State and private road systems in the area have been closed to the public due to dumping, theft, vandalism, and other illegal activity. National Forest roads are extremely important for public access, especially to local residents. Implications Some roads will have to be closed or removed according to careful analysis of roads' current and future use, while considering watershed, wildlife, or other resource impacts. North Forl< Stillaguamish Watershed Analysis 03/09/2000 5-4 Road management and access on the National Forest continues to be a major issue with people. Perspective of what road uses and needs are greatly varied. Public involvement will continue to be a consideration in the road management process. Converting roads and/or old railroad grades to trails will provide more trail opportunities to the public. As State and private landowners have limited or closed access to their roads, National Forest roads have become the sole source for public access. There will be increased pressure for access on National forest roads, along with a potential for increased illegal activity (dumping, etc.). Trails A total of 22.3 miles of trail are located in the analysis area: 15.8 miles are within the Boulder River Wilderness Area, 6.0 miles are non-wilderness trails, and 0.5 miles are on State land (Mt. Higgins.) Many of the trails in the analysis area were originally constructed to provide access for fire suppression activities
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