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RECREATION RESOURCES INVENTORY SUMMARY REPORT

Second Draft

ROCKY REACH HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT FERC Project No. 2145

June 1, 2001

Prepared for: Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County Wenatchee, Washington

Prepared by: Howe Consulting, Inc. Seattle, Washington and Duke Engineering & Services, Inc. Bothell, Washington

Recreation Resources Inventory

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION...... 1-1 1.1 Background ...... 1-1 1.2 Project Location ...... 1-1 1.3 The Columbia River ...... 1-2 1.4 Physical Setting...... 1-2 1.5 Climate ...... 1-2 1.6 Regional Economy ...... 1-2 1.7 Regional Population ...... 1-3 SECTION 2: STUDY AREA...... 2-1 SECTION 3: LAND OWNERSHIP AND USE IN PROJECT AREA...... 3-1 SECTION 4: HISTORY OF RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXHIBIT R COMPLIANCE...... 4-1 4.1 History of Recreational Development at Rocky Reach...... 4-1 4.2 Exhibit R Compliance ...... 4-1 SECTION 5: EXISTING PROJECT AREA RECREATION SITES AND RECREATION USE AREAS... 5-1 5.1 Public Recreation Sites that Provide Access to the Project Reservoir...... 5-1 5.2 Private Recreation Sites that Provide Access to the Project Reservoir ...... 5-3 5.3 Public Recreation Sites Adjacent to the Project Reservoir...... 5-4 5.4 Public Recreation Use Areas...... 5-4 5.5 Availability of Public Boat Launches on Project Reservoir...... 5-6 SECTION 6: SUMMARY OF TRAILS IN AND NEAR PROJECT AREA...... 6-1 SECTION 7: EXISTING RECREATION USE SITES NEAR PROJECT AREA...... 7-1 7.1 Lower Douglas PUD Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation Sites...... 7-1 7.2 Wenatchee Confluence State Park...... 7-2 7.3 Entiat River Valley Recreation Sites...... 7-2 SECTION 8: ADEQUACY AND CONDITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES...... 8-1 8.1 Type of Use ...... 8-1 8.2 Existing Recreation Facilities and Physical Capacity ...... 8-1 8.3 Social Capacity...... 8-4 8.4 ADA Accessibility ...... 8-4 SECTION 9: FUTURE PLANS OF LANDOWNERS/MANAGING AGENCIES...... 9-1 9.1 U.S. Forest Service...... 9-1 9.2 US Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management ...... 9-4 9.3 Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation ...... 9-5 9.4 Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission...... 9-9 9.5 Chelan County...... 9-9 9.6 Douglas County...... 9-9 9.7 Shoreline Master Program, Chelan and Douglas Counties...... 9-11 9.8 City of Entiat...... 9-12 SECTION 10: LANDS SUITABLE FOR FUTURE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 10-1 10.1 Existing Parks...... 10-1 10.2 Other Lands...... 10-1 SECTION 11: IMPACTS OF MILFOIL ON RECREATIONAL AREAS AND USES...... 11-1 SECTION 12: REVIEW OF WILDLIFE MAPPING AND MULE DEER STUDY...... 12-1 12.1 Cover-Type Mapping ...... 12-1 12.2 Mule Deer Population Studies...... 12-3 SECTION 13: REFERENCES...... 13-1

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4-1: Historical Overview of Recreation Developments ...... 4-2 Table 5-1: Rocky Reach Reservoir Public Boat Launches ...... 5-6 Table 6-1: Trails/Walkways within and/or adjacent to Rocky Reach Project Boundary ...... 6-1 Table 8-1: Existing Facilities at Public Recreation Sites in Project Study Area ...... 8-8 Table 9-1: Popular and Growing Washington State Outdoor Recreation Activities...... 9-14 Table 9-2: Estimated 1987 and 2000 Recreation Participation in Region 3...... 9-15 Table 9-3: Washington State Recreation Participation by Rank Order, Activity and Age Group ...... 9-17 Table 9-4: Washington State Recreation Participation Rates by Activity Categories and Age Group ...... 9-18 Table 9-5: Washington State Population, November 2000*...... 9-18

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Project Location Map...... 1-4 Figure 5-1: Public Recreation Sites and Designated Public Recreation Lands...... 5-7 Figure 8-1: Peak-Season Visitor Use by Activity at Developed Project Recreation Sites...... 8-5 Figure 8-2: Fall-Season Visitor Use by Activity at Developed Project Recreation Sites...... 8-6 Figure 8-3: Spring-Season Visitor Use by Activity at Developed Project Recreation Sites ...... 8-7 Figure 10-1: PUD Owned Property at Entiat ...... 10-3

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background The Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (Chelan PUD) owns and operates the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project (Project). Chelan PUD is permitted to operate the Project according to terms and conditions contained in an existing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license, No. 2145, that was issued on July 12, 1956. On September 1, 1966, the Chelan PUD filed an application with the Federal Power Commission (FPC) to amend the Project license for the addition of four generating units. The FPC, later FERC, issued the license amendment on May 23, 1968. The existing license expires on June 30, 2006.

Chelan PUD intends to seek a new federal license to operate the Rocky Reach Project and has begun preparation for the process referred to as “relicensing.” The FERC relicensing process is based on laws and regulations that require years of extensive planning, including environmental studies, agency consensus and public involvement. The process to obtain a new license has changed considerably since the existing license was issued in 1956. The Federal Power Act (FPA) was amended in 1986 by the Electric Consumers Protection Act (ECPA). The amendment requires the FERC, in addition to power and development purposes, to give equal consideration to the purposes of enhancement of fish and wildlife, the protection of recreational opportunities, and the preservation of other aspects of environmental quality. This Recreation Resources Inventory is one of the many studies being conducted as part of the relicensing efforts.

A Recreation Use Assessment was conducted in 1999 and 2000 to assess recreation occurring at existing developed recreation sites and dispersed uses within the project boundary (Chelan PUD 2001). This Recreation Resources Inventory assesses developed and undeveloped recreational sites located on public and private lands, mitigation lands, lands owned and/or managed by federal, state and local agencies, and lands owned by non-governmental organizations. In addition, the study assesses the adequacy of access to the project reservoir from adjacent lands. The fishery and wildlife working groups' aquatic habitat survey and wildlife surveys are also reviewed to interpret impacts associated with recreation resources. Ultimately information from the Recreation Use Assessment and this Recreation Resources Inventory will be used as input to develop a Comprehensive Recreation Plan for the Rocky Reach Project.

1.2 Project Location The Rocky Reach Dam is located approximately seven miles north of the city of Wenatchee on the Columbia River in mid-Washington State. The dam is 215 river miles below the Canadian border and 473 river miles above the mouth of the Columbia River at Astoria, Oregon (Figure 1-1).

The Rocky Reach Project Reservoir, also known as Lake Entiat, extends upriver approximately 43 miles (to Wells Dam) and has a surface area of 9,100 acres. The reservoir contains 36,400 acre-feet of usable storage. The mid-line of the reservoir forms the boundary between Chelan County on the west and Douglas County on the east. The drainage area of the project at the dam is about 90,000 square miles. The watershed lies east of the Cascade Mountains and West of the

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Rocky Mountains, consisting of parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. The normal headwater elevation is 707 feet above sea level. The normal tailwater elevation is 614.7 feet above sea level. The average annual minimum water temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit normally occurs during the month of February. The average annual maximum water temperature of 65°F occurs during the months of August and September.

1.3 The Columbia River The Columbia River begins in icefields of the Arrow Lakes region of British Columbia and enters Washington in the northeast corner of the state, flowing south and west 145 miles through Lake Roosevelt to Grand Coulee Dam. The river continues west through Chief Joseph Dam into the Wells Reservoir where it again turns south and enters Rocky Reach Reservoir (Lake Entiat). The river continues on through a series of other dams, eventually flowing west to the Pacific Ocean. There are 11 dams on the main stem of the Columbia River in the United States. The Rocky Reach Project is the eighth dam upstream from the Pacific Ocean, located in what is known as the mid-Columbia reach (the river reach from Chief Joseph Dam to Priest Rapids Dam). The Rocky Reach Dam lies between the Douglas County Public Utility District’s Wells Dam (upstream) and Chelan County PUD’s Rock Island Dam (downstream).

1.4 Physical Setting The State of Washington encompasses a wide range of geographic diversity, from the marine influenced ocean shores and the Puget Sound, over the rugged Cascade Mountain Range to the rolling hills of central Washington, to the ancient mountain ranges of north central and eastern Washington. The Rocky Reach Project is located on the Columbia River between two significantly different physiographic areas. In the Cascade Mountains to the west, a metamorphosed sedimentary, volcanic, and granitic rock predominates. On the Columbia River Plateau to the east, vast, thick layers of basalt cover bedrock. The vegetation ranges from forest and alpine meadows in the Cascades, down to the fertile, irrigated valleys near the Columbia and back up to sparsely vegetated arid plateaus to the east.

1.5 Climate The climate in the vicinity of the Rocky Reach Project is the semi-arid type, which is typical of eastern Washington. There is a seasonal range of temperatures in the area with winter averaging about 25°F and summer about 75°F. Spring and Fall temperatures average 50°F. Extreme temperatures can approach -30°F in winter and 110°F in summer. The precipitation is generally low with an annual average of about 10 inches, the bulk of which falls between October and March. There are usually no more than 8 to 15 inches of snow on the ground.

1.6 Regional Economy The economy of the north central Washington region encompassing Chelan and Douglas Counties is based primarily on agriculture. Chelan County provides 80 percent of the jobs in the two-county area and contains 75 percent of the total number of employers. Apples, pears, cherries, and other fruits are important crops in the Columbia River basin. The region’s economy is also supported by other types of agriculture (wheat, hay, potatoes), retail trades, services, manufacturing, recreation and tourism.

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1.7 Regional Population The region is sparsely populated. In 1999, the population of Chelan County was 63,000 people; Douglas County, 31,700 people; and the population of the entire state of Washington, 5.7 million people. The largest community on the Rocky Reach Reservoir is the city of Entiat, with a 1999 estimated population of 935. The cities of Wenatchee (1999 population estimate of 25,620) and East Wenatchee (1999 population estimate of 5,395) are located seven miles south of Rocky Reach Dam.

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SECTION 2: STUDY AREA

The study area is the Rocky Reach Project boundary from Rocky Reach Dam to Wells Dam. The Rocky Reach boundary is defined by contour lines on each side of the reservoir beginning at elevation 707 feet MSL at the Rocky Reach Dam upstream to the Wells Project tailrace. The elevation of the boundary lines increases with distance upstream of Rocky Reach Dam to take into account the anticipated water level at high flows. The Rocky Reach Project contains a total of 1,345 acres of land, of which Chelan PUD owns approximately 100 acres, or seven percent. The seven public recreation sites within the study area include almost 400 acres of land. Chelan PUD owns all seven public recreation sites with the exception of Entiat Park and Orondo River Park, which are also partially owned by the City of Entiat and the Port of Douglas County, respectively. Most of these park lands, with the exception of the shorelines, are above the 707 feet MSL boundary definition. Chelan PUD also owns other lands along the reservoir that are not all included within the 707 feet MSL boundary definition such as Turtle Rock Island and other lands set aside for fish and wildlife habitat. Specific land ownership along the Rocky Reach shoreline is currently being researched and mapped and will be provided in the Project Lands Management Study Report.

The inventory area will include areas impacted by and/or immediately adjacent to the project boundary. As part of this study, the Recreation Working Group has included the following areas located outside of the described study area in the recreation inventory: areas of lower Douglas PUD Wells Dam Reservoir (Pateros); Wenatchee Confluence State Park; and U.S. Forest Service park sites located in the Entiat River Valley.

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SECTION 3: LAND OWNERSHIP AND USE IN PROJECT AREA

The Columbia River valley surrounding the Rocky Reach Reservoir is a wide canyon characterized by basalt cliffs and exposed rock outcroppings. The limited valley is generally rural in nature.

U.S. Highway 97 runs near the east bank of the reservoir from Rocky Reach Dam north and northeast to Beebe Bridge, where it crosses the river and runs along the west bank north towards the town of Pateros. Highway 97A runs near the west bank of the reservoir from Rocky Reach Dam to where it turns north towards Lake Chelan. Railway right-of-way is situated between Highway 97A and the west bank of the reservoir up to where Highway 97A turns north towards Lake Chelan. From this point the railroad right-of-way continues to run adjacent to the west bank for the entire length of the reservoir. The city of Entiat and the community of Chelan Falls are located on the west bank of the reservoir. The community of Orondo is located along the east bank of the reservoir (refer to Figure 1-1).

Project boundary encroachment includes two sanitary sewer outfalls, storm water outfalls, irrigation withdrawals, and recreational development that is part of Chelan PUD's existing recreation plan. Within the project boundary, agricultural uses, recreational sites developed by Chelan PUD and some residential lands surround approximately half the reservoir. Agricultural uses consist primarily of fruit orchards and some pasture lands. Irrigation pumps and pumphouses to withdraw water from the Columbia River are often located on agricultural lands. Recreation sites provide for swimming, boating, fishing, personal watercraft, camping, picnicking, water-skiing, and other recreational uses. Recreational use generated at these sites is intensive during the summer season, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The remainder of the land surrounding the reservoir is generally undeveloped. These lands can be characterized as drylands. They include shrub steppe and grasslands vegetation with patches of exposed rock. Much of the undeveloped shoreline lies in areas where the reservoir is in close proximity to the railroad on the westerly side and to State Routes 97A (westerly) and 97 (easterly). Narrow strips of riparian vegetation, including wetland areas, may be present along those areas of the reservoir where the shoreline slopes are relatively gentle.

Ownership of lands outside and/or adjacent to the project boundary include State Department of Natural Resources, State Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and Recreation Commission, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Chelan PUD, Railroad, State Department of Transportation, city of Entiat and private.

Land ownership in the Project area and developed recreation sites are shown on Figure 1-1.

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SECTION 4: HISTORY OF RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXHIBIT R COMPLIANCE

4.1 History of Recreational Development at Rocky Reach Seven public parks and recreation facilities on the Rocky Reach Reservoir were constructed by Chelan PUD. These facilities are shown on Figure 1-1 and include:

• Rocky Reach Dam Day-use Recreation Facilities and Visitors Center • Lincoln Rock State Park • Orondo River Park • Entiat Park • Daroga State Park • Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks • Beebe Bridge Park

Chelan PUD owns, operates and maintains the Rocky Reach Dam facilities, Beebe Bridge Park, and Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks. Chelan PUD owns Lincoln Rock and Daroga State Parks and have lease-operating agreements with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the operation and maintenance of these facilities. Chelan PUD own parts of Entiat Park and Orondo Park and have lease agreements for the operation and maintenance of these facilities with the town of Entiat and the Douglas County Port District, respectively.

Table 4-1 shows the dates that Chelan PUD constructed recreation parks were completed and other major recreation improvements were made by Chelan PUD since construction of the Rocky Reach Project. These facilities provide widely available public access to Rocky Reach Project lands and waters. Recreation facilities along this river reach are of local and statewide significance, providing water access, camping and picnicking facilities, and athletic fields.

4.2 Exhibit R Compliance In April 1963, the Federal Power Commission (now FERC) issued new regulations (Article 44) requiring development of Exhibit R plans aimed at full public utilization of project lands and water. The regulations became effective for all project licenses submitted after June 1963. Article 44 was added to the Rocky Reach Project license on May 1968 in a FERC Order approving a project expansion proposal to add 4 additional units (License Amendment #5). The Rocky Reach Project Recreation Plan is one of the first developed under the new guidelines for Exhibit R plans. There is a long history surrounding the successful development of the Recreation Plan. The following summarizes the history.

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Table 4-1: Historical Overview of Recreation Developments Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project - Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County Date Chelan PUD Actions 1963 Developed visitor center, interpretive displays, and day-use area at Rocky Reach Dam. 1978 Developed Entiat Park - joined together two existing community parks: Silico Saska (the main city park prior to establishment of the dam) and Will Risk Memorial Park. Provided improvement and expansion of recreational facilities including picnic area, restroom facilities, parking lot area, boat launch and boat handling facilities along with overnight camping. Signed lease and operating agreement with City of Entiat. 1980 Completed expansion of Orondo River Park, which was originally developed by the Port District in 1974. Expansion included swimming and other day-use facilities. 1981 Developed Lincoln Rock Park - boating, swimming, other day-use, and camping facilities; signed lease and operating agreement with State Parks. 1987 Completed expansion at Lincoln Rock Park - increased area and campsites. 1990 Expansion and development of Daroga Park which was originally developed by a private owner when Rocky Reach Dam reservoir was created. Developed boating, swimming, other day-use, and camping facilities. Signed lease and operating agreement with State Parks. 1993 Developed Chelan Falls Park - boating, swimming, and other day-use facilities. Developed Beebe Bridge Park - boating, swimming, other day-use, and camping facilities. Completed expansion at Rocky Reach Dam - day-use facilities. 1994 Completed expansion at Daroga State Park - group camping facilities. Completed entrance reconfiguration at Entiat Park. 1995 Completed expansion at Beebe Bridge Park - camping facilities. 1996 Completed expansion at Daroga State Park - camping and day-use facilities. 1997 Replaced playground and installed interpretive display at Rocky Reach Dam. 2001 Orondo Park improvements - ADA accessible facilities

In November 1969, Chelan PUD first submitted an Exhibit R for the Rocky Reach Project as a requirement under License Amendment #5. Over the course of several years, FERC requested additional information on the contents of the Exhibit R and recommended changes in the plan to address regulations. Chelan PUD filed several supplements to the November 1969 filing and conducted further study, consultation and planning for development of the Exhibit R recreation plan.

In January 1975, Chelan PUD filed the Exhibit R Recreation Plan with FERC in conformance with Article 44 of the Project License (Amendment #5). FERC issued an order approving the Recreation Use Plan on March 2, 1976.

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In the 1980's, several revisions to the 1975 Exhibit R Recreation Plan were made including:

§ In January 1983, Chelan PUD requested relocation of the Weed-Hart Site swimming area, day use area and boat dock to the East Bank Site (Lincoln Rock State Park). FERC approved the request in March 1983. § In March 1986, Chelan PUD sought relocation of camping facilities proposed at the Rocky Reach Dam Site and facilities proposed at the Turtle Rock Site. Camping facilities at the Rocky Reach Dam site were shifted to the East Bank Site (Lincoln Rock State Park). Turtle Rock camping and day use facilities were deleted because of anticipated conflicts between recreationists and fish hatchery and wildlife management operations. Additional facilities were constructed at Lincoln Rock State Park in lieu of the island facilities. This request was approved by FERC in April 1986. § In May 1987, Chelan PUD requested deletion of approximately 66 acres of excess land from the East Bank Recreation Site (Lincoln Rock State Park) from the Recreation Plan in order to make needed lands available for a fish hatchery complex. FERC approved the request in June 1987.

In 1990, during a scheduled inspection of the Rocky Reach Project, FERC requested that Chelan PUD file a revised Exhibit R and schedules for the completion of recreational facilities proposed in the original Recreation Plan. In December 1991, Chelan PUD responded to this request by filing the Report on the Status of the Rocky Reach Exhibit R Recreation Plan and Request for Revisions of the Recreation Plan. FERC approved the 1991 Revised Recreation Plan in March 1993. Revisions to the 1975 Exhibit R outlined in the 1991 Revised Recreation Plan included:

§ Chelan PUD proposed construction of an additional picnic shelter, restroom and parking at the Rocky Reach Dam site in lieu of additional picnic sites shown in the 1975 recreation plan. Chelan also requested the deletion of the eastside viewing shelter and trail due to the expected low use and potential for vandalism because of its isolated location. § Chelan PUD requested approval to develop a day-use facility on Turtle Rock Island including a destination dock, comfort station and fencing around these facilities. § Deletion of planned facilities on the north bank of the Entiat River and the removal of this area from within the Entiat Recreation Site boundary. The area would remain within the project boundary and be available for wildlife habitat mitigation and passive public use. § At Daroga State Park, Chelan PUD requested a schedule change for completion of additional camping facilities and requested a revision in the mix of picnic facilities - instead of 120 picnic sites, Chelan developed 35 sites and two group picnic shelters. § Chelan PUD requested FERC approval of the schedule for completion of the Chelan Falls and Beebe Bridge Parks. § Chelan PUD requested deletion of the Azwell boat launch and boat dock, located on the west side of the reservoir at the tailrace of Wells Dam. A boat launch, maintained by the Douglas County PUD, currently exists within the Wells Dam Project boundary, at the north end of the proposed Azwell Site. Chelan PUD wished to delete the Azwell site because use at the existing Douglas County PUD boat launch

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has remained low due to swift river currents in this portion of the reservoir. Additionally, Chelan PUD believed that boater access to the upper reservoir would be more than adequate with the Chelan Falls and Beebe Bridge boat launches.

In 1993 and 1994, several letters were sent to FERC from local residents requesting deletion of the Turtle Rock Facility from the Revised Recreation Plan for a variety of reasons including preserving the natural state and protection of the wildlife preserve. A 1995 letter to FERC from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission expressed support for deferment of Turtle Rock Facilities. In June 1995 Chelan PUD requested deletion of the Turtle Rock Site from the Recreation Plan. The request was granted in the FERC Order issued November 7, 1997 - Order Amending Recreation Plan and Approving Exhibit R As-Built Drawings.

The March 1993 Order approving the Revised Recreation Plan mandated 5-year updates. In response to this order, Chelan PUD filed a Report on the Status of Exhibit R Recreation Plan in February 1998. In this Report, Chelan PUD agreed to:

§ Monitor visitation and recreation use through existing license term. § Continue to implement operation and maintenance program at the Rocky Reach Dam Site, Chelan Falls Park, and Beebe Bridge Park. § Meet annually with park managers at Entiat Park, Daroga State Park, and Lincoln Rock State Park to review major maintenance needs and continue to make an effort to accommodate reasonable maintenance needs.

Over the years, FERC and the industry have considered Chelan PUD to be leading the industry in providing recreational facilities and public access to project resources at it's hydroelectric projects. Numerous commendations and praise have been given to Chelan PUD on their efforts since the original Exhibit R was accepted by FERC.

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SECTION 5: EXISTING PROJECT AREA RECREATION SITES AND RECREATION USE AREAS

5.1 Public Recreation Sites that Provide Access to the Project Reservoir Chelan PUD constructed seven public recreation sites that provide access to the Rocky Reach Reservoir. All seven of these sites are within and adjacent to the Rocky Reach Project Boundary. Upstream of Rocky Reach Reservoir is Douglas County PUD's Wells Dam and Reservoir. Douglas County PUD operates and maintains a boat launch at the tailrace of Wells Dam. This boat launch provides access to the Rocky Reach Reservoir, but is within the Wells Project boundary. It shows the location of public recreation sites that provide access to the Project Reservoir. The following describes these facilities.

5.1.1 Rocky Reach Dam Recreation Facilities and Visitor Center This 38-acre park site is owned and operated by Chelan PUD. The site is located on the southwest shoreline at the dam and includes numerous recreation facilities, a visitor’s center, museum, and 241 parking spaces. Recreation facilities include two picnic shelters, 30 picnic tables, formal gardens, playground equipment, two horseshoe pits, 0.45 linear miles of trails, and interpretive displays. The four-story Public Information and Tour Center offers concessions, fish viewing rooms and an interpretive history gallery. The day-use area and three restrooms are handicapped accessible. All recreation facilities at the Rocky Reach Dam are open to the public free of charge. The facilities are open year-round.

5.1.2 Lincoln Rock State Park Lincoln Rock State Park is a 65-acre park located on the east shore of Rocky Reach Reservoir just above Rocky Reach Dam. The site is owned by Chelan PUD and maintained and operated by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) under a cooperative agreement. Shoreline access to the southern part of the site is restricted due to the proximity of the dam. Most of the northern portion of the site is relatively undeveloped, except for a trail system that links to the central part of the site, where most of the facilities are located.

Recreation facilities at Lincoln Rock State Park include a three-lane boat launch, six boat tie-up docks, 102 boat trailer parking spaces, swim beach, six restrooms buildings with 12 showers, 166 picnic tables, three picnic shelters, amphitheater, playground equipment, 1.3 miles of paved trails, athletic fields and courts, 148 day-use parking spaces, 94 RV and tent campsites, RV dump station, and a concession building. Facilities at the site are ADA accessible. Recreation facilities at Lincoln Rock State Park are open to the public for free, with the exception of boat launching, picnic shelter reservations and camping (including RV dump and showers). Camping reservations can be made with Washington State Parks. Lincoln Rock State Park is open from mid-March to October 23.

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5.1.3 Orondo River Park Orondo River Park is a five-acre park located on the east shore of Rocky Reach Reservoir approximately two miles north of the community of Orondo. Chelan PUD and the Port of Douglas County both own parts of Orondo River Park. The Park is maintained and operated by the Port of Douglas County under a cooperative agreement with Chelan PUD.

Recreation facilities at Orondo River Park include a one-lane boat launch, marina, three boat tie- up docks, overnight moorage, 14 boat trailer parking spaces, swim beach, one restroom with four showers, 14 picnic tables and a picnic shelter, playground equipment, 22 day-use parking spaces, 14 designated tent/RV camp sites and a grassy area that can accommodate 10 - 15 tents. During monitoring effort, facilities at the site were not ADA accessible. Plans are underway to improve the park and make facilities ADA accessible. Recreation facilities are open to the public for free, with the exception of boat launching marina services and camping. Reservations for camping and picnic shelters are accepted. The Park is open from May 1 to September 30.

5.1.4 Entiat Park Entiat Park is a 40-acre park located on the west shore of Rocky Reach Reservoir in the City of Entiat north of the Entiat River. Chelan PUD and the town of Entiat both own parts of Entiat Park. The Park is operated and maintained by the City of Entiat under a cooperative agreement with Chelan PUD. Recreation facilities at Entiat Park include a one-lane boat launch, two boat tie-up docks, 17 boat trailer parking spaces, swim beach, three restrooms with four showers, a museum, 108 picnic tables and a picnic shelter, playground equipment, 43 day-use parking spaces, 31 RV sites with hookups, and an RV dump station. Although Entiat Park was not originally planned for tent camping, it has allowed tent camping in the day-use area of the park. During 1999 monitoring, the City of Entiat allowed a maximum of 50 tent sites in the day-use area of the Park. During the third weekend in May, hydroplane races are sponsored at Entiat Park.

Facilities at the site are ADA accessible. Recreation facilities are open to the public for free, with the exception of boat launching and camping (including RV dump). Reservations are accepted for camping. The campground is open from mid-April to mid-October. Locals are given the combination to the Park gate lock so they can access the park year-round.

5.1.5 Daroga State Park Daroga State Park is a 140-acre park located on the east shore of the Rocky Reach Reservoir seven miles north of Orondo. The park is owned by Chelan PUD, but maintained and operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission under a cooperative agreement. Recreation facilities include a two-lane boat launch, three boat tie-up docks, 76 boat trailer parking spaces, swim beach, six restrooms with 12 showers, 75 picnic tables and 3 picnic shelters, playground equipment, 2.5 miles of paved trails, athletic fields and courts, 114 day-use parking spaces, 28 campsites with water and power, 17 boat/bicycle/walk-in sites, two group camping areas with capacity for up to 100 persons, and an RV dump station. Facilities at the site are ADA accessible. Recreation facilities are open to the public for free, with the exception of boat launching, picnic shelter reservations and camping (including RV dump and showers). Reservations are accepted for picnic shelters and group camping. Other campsites are available on a first come-first served basis. Daroga State Park is open from mid March to mid-October.

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5.1.6 Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks include 53-acres on the west shore of the Rocky Reach Reservoir and are located in the community of Chelan Falls, just downstream from the mouth of the Chelan River. The park are owned and operated by Chelan PUD. Recreation facilities include a two-lane boat launch, two boat tie-up docks, 25 boat trailer parking spaces, two swim beaches, 11 picnic tables and two picnic shelters with 16 picnic tables, three restrooms with four showers, playground equipment, 0.2 mile of trail, athletic fields and courts, and 178 day-use parking spaces. Facilities at the site are ADA accessible. Recreation facilities are open to the public free of charge. Reservations are accepted for picnic shelters. The parks are open from early April until November 1, although Chelan Falls Park boat launch is open year-round.

5.1.7 Beebe Bridge Park Beebe Bridge Park is a 56-acre park located on the east shore of the Rocky Reach Reservoir just south of the US Highway 97 Beebe Bridge. Beebe Bridge Park is approximately two miles east of the City of Chelan and 32 miles north of Wenatchee. The park is owned and operated by Chelan PUD. Recreation facilities include a two-lane boat launch, a boat tie-up dock, 16 boat trailer parking spaces, swim beach, 14 picnic tables and a picnic shelter with another 14 picnic tables, three restrooms with six showers, playground equipment, 0.6 mile of trail, athletic fields and courts, 196 day-use parking spaces, 46 RV and tent campsites, and an RV dump station. Facilities at the site are ADA accessible. Recreation facilities are open to the public free of charge. Camping is on a first come first served basis. Reservations are accepted for picnic shelters. The campground is open from early April until mid October, although the remainder of the site stays open until November 1.

5.1.8 Wells Dam Boat Launch Douglas County PUD operates and maintains a boat launch at the tailrace of Wells Dam. This boat launch is located within the Wells Project boundary but provides access to the Rocky Reach Reservoir. The boat launch was constructed for project operations but has been open and available for public use for many years.

The site is accessed from a dirt road, off of the Wells Dam entrance road, that runs through the Azwell Orchards towards the River. The site consists of a one-lane boat launch and about six boat trailer parking spaces. There is additional parking along the dirt access road. Portable restrooms are placed at the site in the summer. The boat launch is open year round.

5.2 Private Recreation Sites that Provide Access to the Project Reservoir Few private recreation sites are available on the Rocky Reach Reservoir and none of the private facilities that are available are open to the general public.

5.2.1 Wenatchee Boat Club The Wenatchee Boat Club is located on the west bank of the reservoir, upstream of the Rocky Reach Dam and visitor center and across the River from Turtle Rock Island. The marina is open to club members only. The marina has 24 boat moorage slips and 4 day-use boat slips. The marina site also has a boat launch and a small campground with 18 campsites.

5.2.2 Subdivisions

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Sun Cove, located on the east side of the reservoir on US 97 between Daroga State Park and Beebe Bridge Park, has a park, boat launch and boat moorage for use by property owners in the subdivision. The McDonald subdivision, north of Entiat has a dock for use by subdivision property owners.

Many private homes along the Rocky Reach Reservoir have their own private docks. The location of private docks on the Rocky Reach Reservoir is currently being inventoried and will be included on the Inventory of Shoreline Development Map, which will be included in the Project Lands Management Study Report

5.3 Public Recreation Sites Adjacent to the Project Reservoir Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has a viewpoint, located on the west side of the reservoir just north of Rocky Reach Dam, on US 97A. WSDOT also has a rest area, located on the east side of the reservoir just north of Lincoln Rock State Park, on US 97.

5.4 Public Recreation Use Areas Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as well as the U.S. Forest Service own lands adjacent to the Rocky Reach Reservoir that are managed for hunting, fishing and other dispersed recreation. No developed recreation facilities are located on these lands. Section 5.4.1 discusses designated wildlife recreation areas in the Project area. Chelan PUD owned lands adjacent to the Project Reservoir that are known to be used for dispersed recreation activities are discussed in Section 5.4.2. Figure 5-1 shows the location of public owned lands and recreation areas in the Project area.

5.4.1 Wildlife Recreation Areas The Swakane, Entiat and Chelan Butte Wildlife Recreation Areas, managed by WDFW, are located in Chelan County just west and northwest of the Rocky Reach Reservoir. In 1963 Chelan PUD, as mitigation resulting from the Rocky Reach Project, provided funds for purchasing 17,502 acres of lands for inclusion in the Swakane, Entiat and Chelan Butte Wildlife areas, to be managed by WDFW for hunting and deer and upland bird game habitat. These areas are popular for hunting upland birds, deer and big horn sheep. Wildlife viewing is also possible from these areas.

The Swakane and Entiat Wildlife Areas together cover approximately 19,200 acres. The Swakane Wildlife Area is five miles north of Wenatchee, just west of Rocky Reach Dam and extends to the Entiat River. This area has approximately 25 miles of underdeveloped roads; primitive undeveloped campsites and parking areas. Because this area is easily accessible, it is one of the more popular hunting areas. Entiat Wildlife Area is located between the Entiat River and 25 Mile Creek Road on US 97A. This area has approximately 35 miles of underdeveloped roads, primitive undeveloped campsites and parking areas. Both areas are important winter range for mule deer and offer year-round habitat for upland game birds. Nongame species including birds and small mammals also use the areas. The 1988 Dinkleman fire burned nearly all of the Swakane and Entiat Wildlife Areas, changing the habitat primarily to grass.

Chelan Butte Wildlife Area is located between 25 Mile Creek Road on US 97A and Chelan Falls and extends to just outside of the town of Chelan on the south-facing slopes of Chelan Butte.

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The Chelan Butte Wildlife Area covers approximately 8,200 acres. This area has over 20 miles of underdeveloped roads, primitive undeveloped campsites and parking areas. Chelan Butte Wildlife area, is also one of the more popular hunting areas. This area contains small game habitat favorable for upland birds including chukar, quail, grouse, and mourning doves. The area was burned in the 1988 Dinkleman Fire and the 1994 Tyee fire.

A 160-acre parcel called Gallagher Flats was purchased by Chelan PUD, as part of the 1963 agreement to mitigate impacts resulting from the Rocky Reach Project. Gallagher Flats, located upstream of Beebe Bridge along the west bank of the reservoir, is managed by WDFW for hunting. There is evidence of trash dumping, vehicular traffic and non-designated camping occurring at this site.

Chelan PUD acquired hunting easements on two privately owned areas to be managed by WDFW. These two sites are not located adjacent to the Project Reservoir but are mentioned here and shown of Figure 5-1 because they were included as part of the 1963 agreement to mitigate impacts resulting from the Rocky Reach Project. The Blue Grade hunting easement is located in Douglas County just east of Lincoln Rock State Park. The Boyd hunting easement is located in Chelan County, west of Rocky Reach Reservoir and north of Lake Chelan. Both of these sites are currently undeveloped.

Other areas purchased by Chelan PUD in the vicinity of the project, as part of the 1963 agreement to mitigate wildlife impacts resulting from the Rocky Reach Project, include 22 easements that provide public stream bank accesses and fishing areas along the Wenatchee River. These areas were created as off-site mitigation for sports fishing access areas inundated by construction of Rocky Reach Dam. These easements were deeded to WDFW. These areas are located from the Wenatchee River mouth (located approximately five miles downstream of Rocky Reach Dam) upstream to approximately one mile below Leavenworth. Some of these easements include parking and others include only public access across private lands from the road to the shoreline and lands along the shoreline.

5.4.2 Other Chelan PUD Owned Lands Used for Dispersed Recreation Chelan PUD owned Turtle Rock Island is a 160-acre island located approximately two miles upstream from the Rocky Reach Dam. A small (less than one acre) sandy beach attracts boat-in visitors to the island. While no recreational facilities are located on the island, boat-in visitors use the beach for swimming and relaxing. Given the small size of the beach area, use is limited by the number of boats (approximately 4-5) the beach can accommodate at one time. The island possesses wildlife habitat value and a Washington State fish hatchery is located on the island.

The Entiat River at its confluence with the Columbia River (the project reservoir) is used for dispersed recreation activities, although currently no developed recreation facilities exist in this area. Most of this area is owned by Chelan PUD. Several established trails that lead to the Entiat River provide fishing access. Numerous people have been observed using these trails. People have also been observed visiting the beach and swimming along the project reservoir shoreline adjacent to the mouth of the Entiat River.

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5.5 Availability of Public Boat Launches on Project Reservoir Boat launches that provide public access to the Rocky Reach Project area are summarized on Table 5-1. The times of year that the launches are open to the public is also shown.

Entiat locals are given the combination to the Entiat Park gate so that they may access the boat launch year-round.

Table 5-1: Rocky Reach Reservoir Public Boat Launches Boat Launch When Open to General Public (2001) Lincoln Rock State Park Boat Launch March 12 to October 23 Orondo River Park Boat Launch May 1 to September 30 Entiat Park Boat Launch Mid-April to Mid-October Daroga State Park Boat Launch March 16 to October 16. Chelan Falls Boat Launch Open year-round Beebe Bridge Park Boat Launch Early April to November 1 Douglas Co. PUD Boat Launch Open year-round

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Figure 5-1: Public Recreation Sites and Designated Public Recreation Lands

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SECTION 6: SUMMARY OF TRAILS IN AND NEAR PROJECT AREA

Developed designated trails located within and/or adjacent to the Project Boundary are located within public recreation sites developed by Chelan PUD. Table 6-1 shows designated trails that exist at public recreation sites in the project area.

Numerous trails exist nearby the project area.

The Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center Foundation has developed a 1/2 mile interpretive trial, "Trail of Fire and Forest", located on the west side of Highway 97A, at the north end of the town of Entiat. The interpretive trail was designed to explain various elements of fire history, fire suppression and fire ecology. The graveled self-guided loop interpretive trail currently passes two historic lookouts and has twelve numbered stations highlighting interpretive messages that are described in the trail brochure. The trail goes through the 18-acre future site of the proposed Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center and amphitheater.

The Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail (also know as Wenatchee Loop Trail) located in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, just south of the Project area, traverses more than 10 miles of Columbia River shorelines. The trail has three bridges - two over the Columbia River and one spanning the Wenatchee River. Wenatchee Confluence State Park, described in Section 7.2 below, is located near the northwest end of the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.

Entiat River Valley, located west of the Project area has many multiple use trails that can be accessed from the Entiat Valley Road off of Highway 97A. The trails in the Entiat River Valley are described in Section 7.3 below.

Badger Mountain, located several miles east of the Project area, also has many hiking and mountain biking trails.

Table 6-1: Trails/Walkways within and/or adjacent to Rocky Reach Project Boundary Recreation Site Trail/Walkway Length Rocky Reach Dam Site 0.45 mile Lincoln Rock State Park 1.3 miles Daroga State Park 2.5 miles Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks 0.2 mile Beebe Bridge Park 0.6 mile

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SECTION 7: EXISTING RECREATION USE SITES NEAR PROJECT AREA

7.1 Lower Douglas PUD Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation Sites Upstream of Wells Dam, there are several recreation facilities that provide access to Douglas County PUD's Wells Reservoir (Lake Pateros). This section describes the recreation facilities located at the lower end of the Wells Reservoir (Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County, 1997).

7.1.1 Wells Dam Overlook and Visitors Center Recreation facilities at Wells Dam include an overlook with picnic shelter, restrooms, visitors center at the dam where interpretive displays and self-guided tours are available, and a fish viewing window which allows close inspection of adult salmon migrating upstream.

7.1.2 Starr Boat Launch Douglas County PUD constructed and maintains a boat launch at Starr, approximately two miles upstream from Wells Dam. Facilities at the Starr boat launch include a concrete launching ramp and a vault toilet.

7.1.3 Highway 153 Access Area A fishing access area and car top boat launch is located on the Methow River at its confluence with the Columbia River. Facilities at this site include vault toilets and parking for dozens of vehicles. This site is also used extensively by Methow river rafters as a take-out site during spring and early summer.

7.1.4 Peninsula Park Peninsula Park is located on the Methow River at its confluence with the Columbia River in Pateros. Park Facilities include a swimming beach, gazebo, picnic tables, playground, and restrooms.

7.1.5 Memorial Park Memorial Park is located on the Columbia River in Pateros. Park facilities include a paved pedestrian walkway, hydroplane launch site, ski docks, moorage docks, picnic shelters, interpretive displays, and restrooms.

7.1.6 Additional Facilities in Pateros In addition to Peninsula and Memorial Parks, the City of Pateros also maintains two boat launches and a tennis court. One boat launch is located at the mouth of the Methow River. Facilities at this launch include a concrete launching ramp, dock, fish cleaning station, and restrooms. This boat launch area is tied-in to Memorial Park via an accessible walkway underneath Highway 97 and railroad bridges. A second boat launch (located upstream from Memorial Park) was designed to facilitate winter launching when use of the main launch becomes difficult due to ice build-up. The municipal tennis courts are located along the Methow River near Peninsula Park. A privately owned, 5-site RV park is located immediately adjacent to Memorial Park.

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7.2 Wenatchee Confluence State Park Downstream of Rocky Reach Dam is Chelan PUD's Rock Island Dam. Wenatchee Confluence State Park is located near at the upper end of Rock Island Reservoir. Wenatchee Confluence State Park is a 197-acre camping park situated at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers at the north end of Wenatchee.

Wenatchee Confluence State Park was developed by Chelan PUD and maintained and operated by the WSPRC under a cooperative agreement. The park has 59 tent/RV sites and an RV dump station, two-lane boat launch, boat trailer parking, swimming beach, restrooms, showers, picnic shelter, and playground equipment. The park has volleyball and tennis courts and a baseball soccer field. The Wenatchee Pier pedestrian bridge and 4.5 miles of trail as well as a wildlife area and interpretive graphics are also located in the park. The park is open year-round for camping, day-use and watercraft launching.

7.3 Entiat River Valley Recreation Sites West of Rocky Reach Reservoir and the town of Entiat is the Entiat River Valley. Seven U.S. Forest Service (USFS) campgrounds and numerous trails are located in the Entiat River Valley. USFS campgrounds and trails can be reached via the Entiat Valley Road, which runs up the Entiat River Valley from Highway 97A. The following describes the USFS campgrounds and trails in the Entiat River Valley, beginning with sites closest to the Project area.

7.3.1 Fox Creek Campground Fox Creek Campground is 27 miles from Entiat Park. The campground has 16 campsites with trailer sites available, two handicap accessible vault toilets, a garbage dumpster and one hand pump well. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as high. Primary activities at the site are camping and fishing.

7.3.2 Lake Creek Campground and Trailhead Lake Creek Campground is 28 miles from Entiat Park. The campground has 18 campsites with trailer sites available, four handicap accessible pit toilets, one garbage dumpster and two hand pump wells. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as moderate. Primary activities at the campground are camping and fishing. Lake Creek Trailhead is near the campground. The Lake Creek Trail is a 10.6 mile multiple use trail - two wheel motorized only. Trail use includes hikers, stock, motor bikes, and mountain bikes.

7.3.3 Silver Falls Campground and Trails Silver Falls Campground is 30 miles from Entiat Park. The campground has 31 campsites with trailer sites available, ten handicap accessible vault toilets and two pit toilets, a picnic shelter, two garbage dumpsters, and two hand pump wells. A campground host is located at this campground. The Silver Falls Riverside Interpretive trail is a 1.5 mile barrier free easily accessible interpretive trail. The trailhead is located in Silver Falls Campground. The scenic 1.4 mile hiker only Silver Falls National Recreation Trail is located across the Entiat Valley Road from the campground. Primary activities at the site are camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Silver Falls complex is the most popular recreation area in the District. Silver Falls Campground has been voted the "World's Best Campground" every year the Wenatchee World has had its competition.

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7.3.4 Middle, North and South Tommy Trails Up-road from the Silver Falls Campground site is Tommy Creek Road, off of Entiat Valley Road, that leads to the Middle Tommy and North Tommy Trailheads. The Middle Tommy Trail is 8.8 miles long and South Tommy Trail is 5.7 miles long. The trails provide hikers, motorbikes, and horsemen access to the Blue Creek Trail and Tyee Ridge Trail. The North Tommy Trail is 9 miles long and provides hikers, stock, motorbikes, and mountain bikes access to Blue Creek and Mad River area trails.

7.3.5 North Fork Entiat River Trail Just before the North Fork Campground is a road off of Entiat Valley Road that leads to the North Fork Entiat River Trail. The North Fork Trail is 8.1 miles to Pyramid Mountain Trail and is used by hikers, stock, mountain bikes and hunters. The trail is closed to motorbikes.

7.3.6 North Fork Campground North Fork Campground is 33 miles from Entiat Park. The campground has 7 campsites, pit toilets, a garbage dumpster and a hand pump well. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as high. Primary activities at the site are camping and fishing.

7.3.7 Duncan Ridge Trail Just after North Fork Campground is Duncan Road, which leads to the Duncan Ridge Trailhead. The 14 mile steep, rocky Duncan Ridge Trail is used by hikers, stock, motorbikes, hunters and mountain bikes. The trail is popular during the hunting season.

7.3.8 Spruce Grove Campground Spruce Grove Campground is 35 miles from Entiat Park. It has two campsites and is not recommended for trailers. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as high. Activities at the site include camping and fishing.

7.3.9 Three Creek Campground Three Creek Campground is 36 miles from Entiat Park. It has three campsites and is used mainly just for camping. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as high.

7.3.10 Cottonwood Campground and Shetipo Trail Cottonwood Campground is 38 miles from Entiat Park. It has 25 campsites with trailer sites available, one garbage dumpster and two hand pump wells. The Forest Service rates the level of use at this campground as moderate. Primary activities at the site are camping and fishing. Shetipo Trailhead is accessed from Cottonwood Campground. The 4.7-mile long trail ties into the Garland Peak Trail and is used by hikers, stock, motorbikes, fisherman and hunters.

7.3.11 Entiat River Trail At the end of Entiat Valley Road, is the trailhead to Entiat River Trail. The 14.7 mile trail is used by hikers, stock and hunters and is often used as access to Myrtle Lake and Entiat Meadows.

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SECTION 8: ADEQUACY AND CONDITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

8.1 Type of Use Recreation sites along the Rocky Reach Reservoir provide facilities for a variety of recreation activities including camping, picnicking, boating, launching watercraft, walking, swimming fields sports, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, and playing on playgrounds.

The Recreational Use Assessment Study estimated average daily use by activity at the seven Chelan PUD developed recreation sites in the Project area. Figure 8-1, Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3 summarize the estimated average daily use by activity for the peak-, fall-, and spring- seasons. Refer to the 1999/2000 Recreational Use Assessment Study Report (Chelan PUD, 2001) Table 5- 4 and associated text for details regarding the methodologies used in estimating visitor use.

During the peak-season monitoring, camping had the greatest use followed by picnicking, walking and boating (Figure 8-1). During the fall-season monitoring, camping showed the greatest use followed by other activity (Figure 8-2). Picnicking had the highest visitor use followed by camping during spring-season monitoring (Figure 8-3). As can be seen from figures 8-1 through 8-3, significantly more daily visitor use occurred during peak-season monitoring (1999) than during the fall- and spring- season monitoring. More visitor use occurred during fall-season monitoring (1999) than during spring-season monitoring (2000).

8.2 Existing Recreation Facilities and Physical Capacity Rocky Reach Project recreation sites occupy 397 acres of land along the reservoir. The facilities all have restrooms with showers, and a variety of amenities such as picnic shelters with power, amphitheaters, landscaping and lawns, RV and tent camp sites, RV dump stations and concession buildings. Table 8-1 summarizes the existing facilities at the recreation sites in the Project study area. With the exception of Orondo Park, Entiat Park, and Lincoln Rock State Park, these facilities were mostly developed during the early 1990s. The following reviews existing camping, boating, and non-boating day-use facilities in the project study area and the physical capacities of these facilities. Further comparisons of visitor use and facility capacity will be provided in the Needs Forecast and Analysis Study.

8.2.1 Camping Existing facilities Five out of the seven recreation sites in the study area have camping facilities. These include Lincoln Rock State Park, Orondo River Park, Entiat Park, Daroga State Park, and Beebe Bridge Park. These sites have a total of 292 campsites and 2 group sites (see Table 8-1).

As explained in Section 5.1.4, during the 1999 monitoring, the City of Entiat allowed a maximum of 50 tent sites in the day use area; this number is included in the 292 campsite total. Due to limited capacity of the Entiat sewer treatment facility, Entiat Park has reduced the number of tent sites allowed in the day-use area in 2001 to 25.

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Physical Capacity Use estimates of number of people camping at recreation sites were based on the number of campsites occupied multiplied by a factor of 5 people per campsite. The number of occupied group camping areas at Daroga State Park were multiplied by 50 people per group sites, since they each have a capacity of 50 people per site. In this way a direct comparison can be made regarding campsite occupancy whether or not numbers of campsites or numbers of people are used.

Using the above multipliers, the capacity of campgrounds at Rocky Reach campgrounds was 1,560 people per day/night in 1999, when peak-season monitoring was conducted. Since the allowed number of tent sites at Entiat Park has been reduced from 50 to 25 tent sites, the current (2001) project area campground capacity is 1,435 people per night.

8.2.2 Boating Existing Facilities Six out of the seven parks in the Rocky Reach study area have boating facilities. Rocky Reach Dam and Visitor Center is the only recreation site that does not have boating facilities.

There are a total of 11 launch lanes, 17 boat tie up docks, and 250 boat trailer parking spaces at the six recreation sites in the project study area. Orondo Park has a marina with marine gas available (refer to Table 8-1).

Douglas County PUD operates and maintains a boat launch at the tailrace of Wells Dam. This boat launch provides access to the Rocky Reach Reservoir but is located within the Wells Project boundary; therefore it is not evaluated in detail or included on Table 8-1 in this inventory report. The site consists of a one-lane boat launch and about six boat trailer parking spaces. There is additional parking along the dirt access road. Portable restrooms are placed at the site in the summer. Unlike the other boat launches on the Rocky Reach Reservoir, the Wells Dam boat launch is used mainly by locals and by walleye and steelhead anglers. Due to the swift currents near the site, relatively few other recreation boaters use this launch, although some water skiers have used the launch but need to motor down river. Parking in the designated parking area fills up on some weekends and evenings, but there is generally always additional boat trailer parking space along the dirt access road (pers. comm. G. Brett, Douglas County PUD, March 2001).

Physical Capacity Using Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) general design standards for boat launches of 40 boats per launch lane per day and 3 persons per boat, project recreation sites have the capacity to accommodate 440 boats per day or 1,320 people per day.

Currently there are 250 boat trailer parking spaces at recreation sites in the project study area. Using a turnover rate of 2, it can be estimated that approximately 500 vehicles per day can park at publicly owned boat launch facilities. Using an average of 3 people per car, it can be assumed that public boat launch parking can accommodate approximately 1,500 people per day.

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8.2.3 Non-Boating Day-Use Activities All seven public recreation sites in the study area have day use facilities (refer to Table 8-1). The following summarizes day-use parking, picnic, beach, trails and other day use facilities provided in the project area and discusses the physical capacity of day use facilities.

Parking Facilities Currently there are 942 day-use parking spaces at project area recreation sites.

Currently there is day use parking available in the project area to accommodate approximately 5,400 people per day. This estimate is based on the number of day-use parking spaces multiplied by an average of 3 people per vehicle and a turnover rate of 2 per day minus 250 (the estimated number of Chelan PUD employees that use the Rocky Reach Dam site parking area per day).

Picnic Facilities Currently there are around 438 picnic tables at project recreation sites. Using general design standards of 4 people per table and a turnover of 2, the existing picnic tables have capacity for approximately 3,504 people per day.

Swimming/Sunbathing (Beach) Facilities A total of 1,975 linear feet of swimming beaches are provided at project recreation sites. Assuming an average beach width of 50 feet, it is estimated that approximately 2.4 acres of swimming beaches are available at project recreation sites.

Using BOR general design standards of 220 people per acre and a turnover of 3 for swimming beaches, the current swimming beaches in the project area have capacity for approximately 1,584 people per day.

Trails Currently project recreation sites have a total of over 5 miles of developed trails/walkways.

Using National Recreation and Park Administration (NRPA) general standards for trails of 90 people per day per mile, it can be assumed that the existing trails/walkways at project recreation sites have the capacity for 450 people per day.

Other Day-Use Facilities All seven project recreation sites provide playground equipment. Additional facilities such as horseshoe pits, baseball fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, and open court areas are also provided at all sites, although available facilities vary from site to site (refer to Table 8-1).

The Rocky Reach Dam Site has a visitor center and museum and provides concessions, tours of the dam and fish viewing.

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8.2.4 Park Acreage There have been comments regarding the need to look at capacity of parks related to the park’s size versus the number of visitors. City and County park planners generally use standards for planning city and regional parks. For instance, NRPA standards for regional parks include 5-10 acres per 1,000 population. However, this is the population of the region that is accommodated by the park. Within Rocky Reach Project area, the majority of visitors are not from the local region and it would not be logical to plan for parks at Rocky Reach based on the population of the Seattle Metropolitan area. Currently, there are not standards available that provide recommendations related to the number of park acres per number of park visitors.

8.3 Social Capacity Recreation site capacity is based on the physical capacity of existing facilities and design standards as described above, as well as social capacity. Social capacity refers to visitors' perceptions of crowding and conflict, as well as visitor attitudes towards recreation sites and their recreation experience. On-site surveys conducted at project recreation sites in 1999 included questions intended to determine the social capacity of project area recreation sites. Results of the visitor survey are provided in the 1999/2000 Recreational Use Assessment Study Report (Chelan PUD, 2001). Further evaluation of survey responses in regards to social capacity will be conducted as part of the Rocky Reach Project Recreation Needs Analysis Study.

8.4 ADA Accessibility The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. This legislation mandated that a range of facilities be reasonably accessible to persons with disabilities. In 1991, the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) were published by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, which provided guidelines on how to implement the ADA. The Guidelines require that all areas of newly designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities, and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities, provide accessible features as outlined in the Guidelines (ADAAG, 1998). The Guidelines are currently being revised. Proposed rules were published in July 1999. The proposed rules amend the Guidelines by adding a new special application section for newly constructed and altered recreation facilities that are not adequately addressed by the existing guidelines. Proposed guidelines provide additional accessibility provisions for boating facilities including boat launch ramps and boat slips.

ADA accessible facilities exist at all project recreation sites. Plans are currently underway to improve ADA accessibility at Orondo River Park. Additional ADA accessible facilities will also be provided at all project recreation sites as existing facilities are improved or replaced.

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Figure 8-3: Spring-Season Visitor Use by Activity at Developed Project Recreation Sites (1,135 Total Estimated Average # People/Day)

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Table 8-1: Existing Facilities at Public Recreation Sites in Project Study Area Trails/ Picnic & Day-Use Swimming Walk- Interpretation ADA Site Acres Camping Facilities Boating Facilities Beach ways Facilities Compliance Rocky 38 No 20 picnic tables, 2 shelters No No 0.45 mi. Yes Yes Reach Dam formal gardens, visitor center, museum, and Visitor playground equipment Center 2 horseshoe pits 3 restrooms 241 parking spaces Lincoln 65 94 RV/tent 166 picnic tables, 3 3 launch lanes 175 linear feet .94 mi. No Yes Rock State spaces shelters, amphitheater, 6 tie up docks RV dump playground equipment, 102 boat trailer parking Park 1 baseball field spaces 2 volleyball courts 2 tennis courts 2 basketball courts 3 horseshoe pits 1 open court area concession building 6 restrooms/44 toilets/ 12 showers 148 day-use parking spaces Orondo 5 14 RV/tent 14 picnic tables, 1 shelter 1 launch lane 225 linear feet No No ADA River Park sites playground equipment 3 tie up docks improvements Grassy area: 1 volleyball court marina are in process 10-15 tents 1 horseshoe pit overnight moorage 1 restroom/4 toilets/4 14 boat trailer parking showers spaces 22 day-use parking spaces

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Table 8-1: Existing Facilities at Public Recreation Sites in Project Study Area Trails/ Picnic & Day-Use Swimming Walk- Interpretation ADA Site Acres Camping Facilities Boating Facilities Beach ways Facilities Compliance Entiat Park 40 31 RV sites 108 picnic tables, 1 1 launch lane 250 linear feet No Museum Yes 50 tent sites shelter 2 tie up docks allowed playground equipment 17 boat trailer parking (1991) in 1 volleyball court spaces day-use area 2 horseshoe pits (25 tents 3 restrooms/12 toilets/4 allowed in showers 2001) 43 day-use parking spaces Daroga 140 28 RV/tent 75 picnic tables, 3 shelters 2 launch lanes 475 linear feet 2.5 miles No Yes State Park campsites + playground equipment 3 tie up docks 17 1 baseball field 76 boat trailer parking boat/walk-in 1 soccer field spaces tent sites tennis courts 2 group 2 basketball courts camping 1 open court area areas 4 restrooms/38 toilets/12 (capacity showers 100 people) 114 day-use parking RV dump spaces station Chelan Falls 53 No 11 picnic tables + 16 in 2 2 launch lanes 375 linear feet 0.2 mile No Yes and shelters 2 tie up docks playground equipment 25 boat trailer parking Powerhouse 2 softball fields spaces Parks 1 soccer field 2 volleyball courts 1 tennis court 1 basketball court 2 horseshoe pits 2 open court areas 3 restrooms/24 toilets/4 showers 178 parking spaces

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SECTION 9: FUTURE PLANS OF LANDOWNERS/MANAGING AGENCIES

Recreation plans and planning documents of project area landowners and managing agencies are described below.

9.1 U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service has a small parcel of land in the project area and many developed recreation sites and lands in the vicinity of the Rocky Reach Project.

9.1.1 U.S. Forest Service, Land and Resource Management Plan The U.S. Forest Service, Land and Resource Management Plan (USFS, 1990) is part of the 50- year framework for long-range planning established by the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act (RPA) as amended by the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). As such, it establishes general strategy for managing the Wenatchee National Forest System in an environmentally sound manner to produce goods and services in a way that maximizes long- term public benefits. The Forest Plan establishes multiple use goals, objectives and desired future conditions. The following is a summary of recreation related goals:

• Provide a well-balanced array of recreation opportunities across the breadth of the recreation opportunity spectrum (ROS) in accordance with resource capability, public demands, and expectations for outdoor recreation. • Provide a diverse system of safe, well-maintained trails for the enjoyment of all users. • Respond to new opportunities to develop partnerships and joint ventures with other agencies and the private sector to magnify our abilities to meet expanding public demand for outdoor recreation. • Provide an information program to assist the public in understanding management of various resources and to assist them in their search for a variety of challenging and pleasing experiences. • Provide for the identification, protection, interpretation, and management of cultural resources so as preserve their historical, cultural, archeological, and/or architectural values for the benefit of the public. • Provide to the forest visitors a variety of landscape character with visually appealing scenery. • Manage designated wilderness to perpetuate wilderness character, natural ecological processes, and to provide appropriate outdoor recreation opportunities.

Recreation Setting Forest Management Objectives include significantly upgrading and improving developed recreation sites, facilities and trailheads, and developing more interpretive sites. Objectives also include expansion of existing developed sites where overcrowding has occurred and construction of new sites where recreation area planning indicates sufficient public demand exists and where high quality opportunities are present.

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9.1.2 Recreation Opportunity Spectrum The National Forest land within the Wenatchee National Forest has been divided into management areas, each with different management goals, resource potential and limitations. The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) essentially overlays the Forest Plan Management Areas. The ROS provides a framework for defining the types of outdoor recreation opportunities the public might desire. It identifies a variety of recreation experience opportunities categorized into seven classes on a continuum from primitive to urban. The seven classes are (USFS, 1999):

Primitive: Area is characterized by an essentially unmodified natural environment of fairly large size. Interaction between users is very low, and evidence of other users is minimal. The area is managed to be essentially free from evidence of management restrictions and controls. Motorized use within the area is not permitted. Semi-primitive Non-motorized: Area is characterized by a predominantly natural or natural-appearing environment of moderate to large size. Interaction between users is low, but there is often evidence of other users. The area is managed in such a way that minimum onsite controls and restrictions may be present, but subtly. Motorized recreation use is not permitted, but local roads used for other resource management activities may be present on a limited basis. Use of such roads is restricted to minimize impacts on recreational experience opportunities. Semi-primitive Motorized: Area is characterized by a predominantly natural or natural- appearing environment of moderate to large size. Concentration of users is low, but there is often evidence of other users. The area is managed in such a way that minimum onsite controls and restrictions may be present, but subtle. Motorized recreation use of local primitive or collector roads with predominantly natural surfaces and trails suitable for motor bikes is permitted. Roaded Natural: Area is characterized by predominantly natural-appearing environments with moderate evidence of the sights and sounds of man. Such evidence usually harmonizes with the natural environment. Interaction between users may be moderate to high, and evidence of other users prevalent. Resource modifications and utilization practices are evident but harmonize with the natural environment. Conventional motorized use is allowed and incorporated into construction standards and design of facilities. Roaded Modified: Area is generally natural appearing, but has significant vegetation management and resource modification. Modifications generally harmonize with the natural environment. A moderate opportunity exists for isolation and undisturbed activities but some interaction with other visitors can be expected. Conventional motorized use is allowed and incorporated into construction standards and signs of facilities. Rural: Area is characterized by natural environment that has been substantially modified by development of structures, vegetative manipulation, or pastoral agricultural development. Resource modification and utilization practices may be used to enhance specific recreation activities and to maintain vegetative cover and soil. Sights and sounds of humans are readily evident, and the interaction between users is often moderate to high. A considerable number of facilities are designed for use by a large number of people and facilities are often provided for special activities. Moderate user densities are

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present away from developed sites. Facilities for intensified motorized use and parking are available. Urban: Area is characterized by a substantially urbanized environment, although the background may have natural-appearing elements. Renewable resource modification and utilization practices are often used to enhance specific recreation activities. Vegetative cover is often exotic and manicured. Sights and sounds of humans are predominant on site and in nearby areas. Facilities for highly intensified motor use and parking are available with forms of mass transit often available to carry people throughout the site.

The Forest Service has only a small parcel of land in the project area. This parcel has been highly altered by a previous railroad grade and adjacent road development. The ROS classification for this area is Roaded Modified. The Forest Service does not have any developed recreation facilities located within the Rocky Reach Project boundary. The Entiat Ranger Station, Wenatchee National Forest, is located in the town of Entiat. Forest Service facilities are located in the vicinity of the project area in the Entiat Valley, approximately 25 miles west of the Project Reservoir. Most recreation sites in the Entiat Valley are located within the Roaded Natural and Semi Primitive Non-Motorized ROS classes

9.1.3 Existing Information Analysis for Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project The US Forest Service prepared the Existing Information Analysis (USFS, 1999) for use during the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project relicensing efforts. The analysis provides information regarding Forest Service land and facilities in the Project area. The document states that the small parcel of Forest Service land in the project area that has been highly altered by a previous railroad grade and adjacent road development is not suitable for recreation use. The analysis reviews the three Forest Service campgrounds in closest proximity to the Project area (Fox Creek, Lake Creek, and Silver Falls) and states that no expansion opportunity is available at these sites. Trailhead improvements and safety issues were identified needs at the Silver Falls complex.

9.1.4 Emerging Markets for Outdoor Recreation in the United States The emphasis of the Emerging Markets for Outdoor Recreation in the United States (USFS et al., 1995) report is on the opportunities available to manufacturers and retailers to supply products, equipment, and services for outdoor recreation in the United States now and in the future. In 1994 and 1995 approximately 17,000 Americans over age 15 were surveyed to learn about the outdoor recreation activities of people over age 15 in the United States. The study provides some information regarding regional differences in outdoor recreation participation. It discusses the United States in terms of four major regions – the Northeast, the Midwest, the South, and the West. In the West, almost 80 percent of people participate in viewing activities (visiting a nature center, visiting a visitor center, visiting a prehistoric site, visiting a historic site, bird watching, wildlife viewing, fish viewing, other wildlife viewing, sightseeing, visiting a beach or waterside, and water-based nature study.) Of this category, the most popular activities are visiting a beach or waterside and sightseeing. Approximately 70 percent of people engage in at least one of the fitness activities (running/jogging, bicycling, and walking), with walking being the most popular. Social activities (yard games, picnicking, family gathering) are the third most popular group in the West, with 69 percent of people participating. In the West swimming activities showed almost 53 percent participation and outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, backpacking,

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9.2 US Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages lands in the project area and vicinity. The Mission of the BLM, as described in the 2000-2005 Strategic Plan (U.S. BLM, 1999), is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Strategic Plan is organized around three broad goal categories: (1) Serve Current and Future Publics, (2) Restore and Maintain the Health of the Land, and (3) Improve Organizational Effectiveness. Specific mission goals are outlined in the Plan under the first two categories and internal strategies are provided in the Plan under the third category. The mission goal to "Provide Opportunities for Environmentally Responsible Recreation" included under the first broad goal category, provides specific recreation goals and strategies, although, generally all goals and internal strategies in the Plan are highly interdependent. Recreation goals and strategies described are related to Special Recreation Management Areas, customer satisfaction, and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) designations.

Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMAs) are established to direct recreation funding and personnel to lands where a commitment has been made to provide a specific recreation activity or experience and public benefit opportunities. This includes a long-term commitment to managing the physical, social, and managerial settings to sustain these activities, experiences, and benefit opportunities. The long-term (FY 2005) goal for SRMAs is to have 75% of physical facilities within SRMAs in good or fair condition. Strategies to achieve this goal are related to management of physical facilities, permits to distribute use of facilities, OHV designations, and public access to interpretive information.

Adequately serving their customers, the American recreating public, stands as a central goal of the BLM recreation program. The BLM's long-term goal is to have 88% of users satisfied with the quality of their recreation experience and 77% of recreation users satisfied with BLM's interpretation and environmental education in SRMAs by FY 2005. Strategies to achieve this goal include:

• Protecting and maintaining natural settings. • Providing a spectrum of accessible recreation opportunities for a wide range of users. • Providing appropriate educational and interpretive opportunities to improve recreation user's understanding of the available public land resources, recreation facilities and potential hazards, and to foster stewardship that ensures the long-term availability of quality recreation opportunities. • Providing appropriate recreation facilities that are maintained in good condition. • Revising recreation permitting requirements and processes to facilitate commercial recreational use of the public lands, with an emphases on providing quality recreation opportunities.

In the past two decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number of off highway vehicles (OHVs) and their use on public lands. During this time, BLM staffing, monitoring, and land use planning have not kept up with this increased use and its potential impacts to natural resources.

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BLMs long-term (FY 2005) goal is to have 55 BLM land use plans have updated OHV designation decisions that provide environmentally responsible OHV opportunities. Strategies to achieve this goal include an in-house assessment of existing land use plan OHV designations, priority ranking of designations, use of National OHV Strategy, public involvement, and enforcement of BLM OHV use policies.

9.3 Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation The Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation's (IAC) mission is to provide quality service to their boards and the public while providing for recreation opportunities and protection of fish and wildlife. IAC has an ongoing process to assess public goals, values, and needs and incorporates these in its programs.

9.3.1 Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning State law requires the IAC to prepare and update a strategic plan for the acquisition, renovation and development of recreational resources and the preservation and conservation of open space. The IAC Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning (SCORP) currently includes the "State of Washington Outdoor Recreation and Habitat Assessment and Policy Plan 1995 - 2001" (IAC, 1995a) as well as other planning documents described below. The SCORP Assessment and Policy Plan is currently being updated and is expected to be published sometime in 2001. Preliminary results of the 2000 statewide survey, which will be included in the updated Assessment and Policy Plan, are also summarized below.

Summary of Findings from State of Washington Outdoor Recreation and Habitat Assessment and Policy Plan 1995-2001 and Associated Documents In preparation of the 1995 Assessment and Policy Plan (IAC, 1995a), IAC initiated a three-part public involvement process including a survey of recreation professionals, a series of 21 public focus group meetings statewide, and use of an issues identification and consensus (modified Delphi process). The results of the three-part public involvement process were presented in "Voices of Washington: Public Opinion on Outdoor Recreation and Habitat Issues" (IAC 1995b). Previous planning efforts include “Washington Outdoors: Assessment and Policy Plan 1990 - 1995 (IAC, 1990) and "Washington State Trails Plan Policy and Action Document" (IAC, 1991). The 1990 - 1995 Assessment and Policy Plan conducted surveys of households to determine the growth of different outdoor activities. Although the 1995 - 2001 Assessment and Policy Plan conducted other forms of public participation, new household surveys were not conducted because the 1990 participation projections were determined to remain accurate. The 1991 Trails Plan is an element of the SCORP program providing statistical data and research findings and discussions surrounding trail-based recreation. Other SCORP efforts include the 1992 stewardship planning that resulted in the publication “Legacy at Risk”, the 1993 “Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Plan”, and the 1995 “Boating Facilities Program Plan”.

SCORP documents provide information regarding recreation demand by region. The state was divided into four geographic regions. Chelan County is part of Region 3, which includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, Grant, Lincoln, Benton and Franklin counties. The counties that comprise Region 3 are considered by the IAC to be similar in biophysical and social criteria. The participation a region generates (origin of demand) and the recreation

Second Draft Report Rocky Reach Project No. 2145 June 1, 2001 Page 9-5 SS/2731 Recreation Resources Inventory participation it accommodates (destination of demand) was examined. Region 3 satisfies more recreation demand than it generates for all activity categories. For example, the regions’ households create approximately 14 percent of the state’s demand for camping while the region is a destination for over 30 percent of the state’s camping activity (IAC, 1990). The excess demand that is being satisfied in Region 3 is generated in other areas of the state. This is also demonstrated in the Recreation Use Assessment Report (Chelan PUD, 2001), which shows the majority of visitors at Project study area recreation sites originating from outside out of the area.

According to the Washington IAC, demand for most recreation opportunities is generally proportional to population growth. Therefore, it can be expected that the recreation demand will increase at approximately the same rate as the population growth. The IAC estimated an increase in population of seven percent in Region 3 between 1989 to 2000.

Washington IAC studies indicate that the types of recreation facilities and activities demanded generally depend on the age of the population. Since "baby-boomers" are getting older, the median age of the population is also getting older. IAC predicted that Washington would have about 52 percent more residents aged 40 to 59 in the year 2000 than in 1989. It is anticipated, therefore, that the demand will increase in Washington State for opportunities such as trail activities, passive recreation, and nature appreciation (IAC 1990).

Surveys conducted by the IAC reflected a public desire for outdoor recreation settings that are safe, mostly natural or natural appearing. The surveys indicated a demand in Washington for settings that include water access more than any other type of setting. IAC surveys indicated that the most popular and most rapidly growing outdoor activities in Washington are those that take advantage of trails (IAC 1995a & b). The Washington State Trails Plan, an element of the SCORP, was developed to determine the needs of trail users. According to the Trails Plan, approximately 75 percent of all state households walk or hike for recreation and 26 percent use vehicles off-road for recreation (IAC 1991).

Activities expected to exhibit the highest growth and demand in Washington State from 1995 through 2001 are walking, bicycling, participating in field sports, golfing, camping, mountain bicycling, running/jogging, sport fishing and picnicking (Table 9-1). Survey results and public comments found that for Washington State, a strong public demand for non-motorized trails and all water access continues to be unmet, and that additional land and facilities are needed. Natural areas, trails, playgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, outdoor swimming pools, water viewpoints, boating access, and sport fields and courts were identified by IAC as the most desired facilities in parks (IAC, 1995a).

The IAC estimated 1987 recreation participation and projected year-2000 recreation participation in mid-eastern Washington state (Region 3). Recreation participation is expressed in terms of household trips. A household trip can include one or all members of a household. Some activities such as jogging will have a short duration, while others such as camping can last for several days. In the ten county Region 3, the greatest amount of recreation growth from 1987 to 2000 was anticipated in the areas of nature study, hiking/walking/climbing, sightseeing/picnicking, camping, and water activities, respectively. Specific activities expected to have the greatest amount of growth in Region 3 are outdoor photography, walking in

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The 1995 - 2001 IAC SCORP provides recommendations for federal, state, and local agencies and the public sector in outdoor recreation and habitat preservation activities. Examples of Washington SCORP recommendations include (IAC 1995a):

• Federal - identifying and pursuing funding for adequate maintenance and operation of USFS recreation facilities, especially campgrounds and trails. • State Parks - expanding existing parks, camping and trail opportunities; accommodate emerging outdoor uses such as mountain bicycling; and continue to provide services for recreational boating. Undertake a statewide acquisition and development plan. • Other State Agencies - Use the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account to help meet public demand for water access; promote public appreciation of fish and wildlife by increasing compatible public access to wildlife recreation lands; fully implement the Bicycle Policy Plan and the Bicycle Element of the Highway System Plan; fully implement recommendations of the Heritage Corridors program to improve access to recreation sites and facilities; and place more emphasis on public access and public recreation in the management of the Shoreline Management Act. • Local Agencies - Emphasize the development of trails and paths for walking and bicycling; provide water access sites; provide local parks that preserve natural characteristics; and be the principal public providers of swimming pools, play courts and fields. • Private Sector - Encourage the private sector to contribute needed recreation opportunities to the public.

Summary of Preliminary Results of 2000 Statewide Survey

Preliminary observations from a statewide survey conducted by the IAC in 2000 include the following (IAC, 2001):

• Young children "play" using a mix of traditional dedicated settings (playgrounds, ball fields, and courts) and non-recreational setting such as sidewalks and streets near their homes and schools. • Middle to older age groups participated to the highest percentage in walking and hiking, using a mix of sidewalks, streets, road shoulders, and trails in various settings. • Activities requiring high levels of physical exertion generally show a decline in participation related to age. For example, bicycle riding engaged 42% of the 0-9 age group then gradually declined among age groups to 9% by the 65+ age group. • Less physically active and more time-intensive activities show increases in participation rates with age. For example, nature activities increased from 30% for the 10-19 age group to 37% for the 20-34 age group, then 49% for the 35-49 age group, then 50% for the 50-60 age group, and then to 56% for the 65+ age group.

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• Many of the results from this survey agree with national survey results. For example, the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (USFS et al, 1995) has found that walking is the most popular activity in the United States (roughly 67% of all adults), followed by bicycle riding. Nature activities such as bird watching are growing rapidly across the United States

9.3.2 An Assessment of Recreation on Public Land Statewide survey were conducted in 2000 by IAC (IAC, 2001). This data will be used in the development of the updated SCORP Assessment and Policy Plan. The following summarizes preliminary results of the survey.

The 2000 surveys generally found that the most popular activity category depends of age. Participation in recreation and by rank order, by activity categories and by age group is shown on Table 9-3.

When reviewing how many people are active, the number of respondents varied significantly by category and age group. Table 9-4 shows the participation rates by activity categories and by age group. Many people take part in more than one category so row and columns in Table 9-4 will not add up to 100%.

Assuming the IAC survey sample represents the general population of Washington State (Table 9-5), these percentages may be compared to a total statewide population of roughly 5,800,000 (year 2000 estimate from Office of Financial Management). Assuming, for example, 48% of all children in the 0-9 age group ride bicycles, we can estimate the number of bicycle riders in this age group at just over 340,000. Where the participation rate is estimated at less than 1% of an age group, the numbers of people are still significant. For example, up to 8,000 very young children may be active in hunting and shooting activities statewide, based on these comparisons (Table 9-4 and Table 9-5).

In general, preliminary observations of the 2000 IAC statewide survey indicate the following:

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• Many of the results from the 2000 statewide survey agree with national survey results. For example, the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (USFS et al, 1995) has found that walking is the most popular activity in the United States (roughly 67% of all adults), followed by bicycle riding. Nature activities such as bird watching are growing rapidly across the United States.

9.4 Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Plans are currently being developed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the construction of a trail that would extend from Lincoln Rock State Park to the Wenatchee Loop Trail. The trail, called the Rocky Reach Trail, would be located on Chelan PUD and WSDOT right-of-way lands.

9.5 Chelan County The Chelan County Comprehensive Plan (Chelan County, 2000) was developed under the Growth Management Act (GMA) which required the fastest growing counties, including Chelan County, to adopt new comprehensive land use plans in compliance with the new law. County- wide planning policies were adopted to guide the physical development of the community. These policies are used by local elected officials, planning commissions, private firms, and individuals when making decisions about land use development or changes, capital improvements programming, and the enactment of development regulations and related growth management legislation. Goals for the Open Space/Recreation component of the Land Use Element include:

• Encourage the retention of open space • Encourage the development and maintenance of recreational facilities and opportunities to meet the needs of residents and visitors. • Park and recreation planning and development should take into consideration impacts to surrounding land uses critical areas, and significant natural, scenic, historic, or cultural features. • Encourage coordination of federal, state, local and private recreation planning.

9.6 Douglas County

9.6.1 Douglas County Comprehensive Plan Douglas County Comprehensive Plan (Douglas County Board of Commissioners, 1995) was developed as part of the Growth Management Act planning program initiated by Douglas County and its communities. The County and Cities agreed that the County Planning staff would be responsible for ensuring all requirements of the GMA were met for all of the communities. The following are goals and policy statements in regard to park and recreation issues:

Open space/Recreation - Encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks.

Master Planned Resorts - To provide opportunities for Master Planned Resorts (MPRs) which will provide a mixture of recreational, commercial, lodging and resort-residential land uses that

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9.6.2 Douglas County Recreation Comprehensive Plan The Douglas County Recreation and Open Space Plan (Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department, 2000) analyzes the supply, demand, and need for public and private park and recreation facilities and services within the Eastmont Recreational Service Area (ERSA). The ERSA was created in the 1970s and coincides with the boundaries of Eastmont School District, which consists of lands within the Wenatchee Valley including Wenatchee, East Wenatchee Chelan and Douglas counties between Turtle Rock Island and Rock Island Hydro Park on the Columbia River.

The Plan reviews the total acres of park lands within Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Chelan and Douglas Counties and compares that number with NRPA standards of 34.45 acres of all types of park land per every 1,000 persons in the population. Based on this comparison, approximately 175 acres of park lands exist per every 1,000 persons within the urban growth area. The Plan states that the combined park lands provide a significant amount of land for park, recreation and open space interests within the urban growth area to satisfy most local and significant regional interest. However, the Plan indicates that the present allocation is not balanced between different types of park, recreation, and open space land requirements, particularly within the developing urban area.

A telephone survey of resident households in Douglas County was conducted. When survey participants were asked to prioritize project proposals, indoor swimming pools received the highest priority followed respectively by children's playgrounds and play areas, athletic fields, open spaces and neighborhood parks, off-road walking and hiking trails, and picnic tables and shelters.

The plan includes proposals concerning elements of the park, recreation, and open space plan based on results of field analysis, environmental inventories, demand analysis, workshop planning sessions, and telephone survey of resident households. The proposals outline the vision developed for parks, recreation and open space systems within the Wenatchee Valley for the next 20 years. The main park proposals are summarized below. All of these proposals are outside of the Rocky Reach Project area, except where noted.

• Acquisition of 780 acres of resource conservancy lands. • Addition/acquisition of two boat ramps, 1 swimming beach and access point, 82 picnic tables, and 12 picnic shelters. • Development of water access system (water trails) including supporting trailheads and services on the Wenatchee River and Columbia River (between Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dams). Includes addition of 2 handcarry launch sites, 2 overnight campsites (1 at Lincoln Rock State Park), and expanded storage facilities. • Develop a system of horse trails including the addition of 50 miles of new trails, and addition of 8 horse trailheads. A couple miles of horse trail is proposed on the east side of the Columbia River extending north to Lincoln Rock State Park and one horse trailhead is proposed at Lincoln Rock State Park.

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• Development of walking and hiking trails including addition of almost 2 miles of park trails and over 60 miles of hiking trails throughout the Wenatchee Valley, and addition of 12 trailheads including parking and restroom services. A couple miles of hiking trail is proposed on the east side of the Columbia River extending north to Lincoln Rock State Park, and one trailhead is proposed at Lincoln Rock State Park. • Addition of over 60 miles of off-road mountain biking trails, and 12 trailheads with parking and restroom services. A couple miles of hiking trail is proposed on the east side of the Columbia River extending north to Lincoln Rock State Park, and one trailhead is proposed at Lincoln Rock State Park. • Development of almost 50 miles of on-road bicycle touring routes and 11 trailheads with parking and restroom services. • Development of almost 15 miles of multipurpose trails and 5 trailheads including parking and restroom services. A couple miles of hiking trail is proposed on the east side of the Columbia River extending north to Lincoln Rock State Park, and one trailhead is proposed at Lincoln Rock State Park. • Development of 7 new playgrounds. • Addition of 2 tennis courts, 8 volleyball courts, 9 soccer fields, and 18 baseball/softball fields (2 baseball/softball fields proposed at Lincoln Rock State Park). • Development of 2,000 square feet of nature interpretive facilities including shelters, trails and directory system.

9.7 Shoreline Master Program, Chelan and Douglas Counties The Shoreline Master Program designates shorelines as Urban, Rural, Conservancy, or Natural Environments. Each of these Environments represent a specific type of geographic area having common characteristics, defined boundaries, and specific regulations governing use activities; all as required by the Shoreline Management Act. The following describes each Environment:

• Urban Environment - an area of high intensity land use including residential, commercial, and industrial development in addition to open space and public uses. • Rural Environment - an area characterized by intensive agricultural and recreational uses and those areas having a high capacity to support active agricultural practices and intensive recreational development. • Conservancy Environment - an area characterized by a potential for diffuse outdoor recreation activities, timber harvesting on a sustained yield basis, passive agricultural uses such as pasture and range lands, and other related development. • Natural Environment - an area containing some unique natural or cultural features considered valuable in a natural or original condition which are relatively intolerant of intensive human uses.

Shorelines along Rocky Reach Reservoir in Chelan County include a mixture of Rural and Conservancy environments, with the exception of shorelines in the town of Entiat which are designated Urban Environment (Chelan County Board of Commissioners, 1982).

Rocky Reach Reservoir shorelines within Douglas County are designated as Rural Environment (Douglas County Regional Planning Commission).

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9.8 City of Entiat

9.8.1 City of Entiat Comprehensive Land Use Plan The City of Entiat Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Entiat, 1997) was prepared by the Citizens of Entiat to address growth issues in the Entiat Planning Area. It represents their land use policy plan for growth to the year 2017. Open space/recreation objectives include encouraging the retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities; conserving fish and wildlife habitat; and increasing access to natural resource lands and water. Open space/recreation goals include meeting the parks and recreation needs of residents and tourists, and ensuring that parks and recreation development respects significant natural and cultural features and maintains the land and water environments that support fish and wildlife. Open space/recreation policies include the following:

§ Orient parks and recreation facilities so that they take advantage of significant natural features. § Significant natural, historic and archaeological resources should be preserved and protected as much as possible. § Facilities that interpret and educate the public on nature and historic development of the area are encouraged. § As park and recreational facilities interface with the natural environment, great care must be exercised to insure that the land and water resources that support fish and wildlife remain viable. § Coordination with other public agencies.

9.8.2 Master Plan: Entiat Park The Master Plan for Entiat Park (DOH Associates, 1992) was developed to guide future development of Entiat Park. The plan provides for the consolidation of the two ends of Entiat City Park and the reorganization and expansion of park facilities. The development program for Entiat Park is primarily limited to improving existing facilities through expansion and updating materials and layout. The general use patterns of the park are expected to remain the same with some addition of new facilities. The following is a list of goals related to parks and recreation services that have been recommended under this plan for Entiat Park.

§ New Park Entry and Exit à Expand existing entrance at southern portion of Entiat Park and close northern park entry to provide one entry with addition of office/control booth. à Park exit at northern end of Park with controlled entrance for service and emergencies. à Two-way access connecting north and south ends of park • Boat Ramp and Parking à Provide a double bay boat launch à Parking for 35 boat trailers (25 ft, length) à Parking for 14 day use trailers (50 ft. length) à Overflow boat trailer parking (15 spaces) à Restroom parking (five spaces)

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§ Development of Silico Saska Park (Old Entiat Park - south end) à Picnic shelter and picnic area à Play areas à Develop existing amphitheater à Dedication monument for Entiat Indians à Parking lot for 34 cars. § Development of southern undeveloped section of park: à 14 Overnight RV stations à 16 tent sites à parking for 16 cars à New restrooms with showers • Development of northern end of park (Will Risk Park and Museum): à Reverse RV stations (31 spaces) to face the river and place park road behind RV stations away form river à Addition of play area à New group tent camping à New restroom with showers à RV dump station à Park dumpster and enclosure à Access road for museum and eight parking spaces § Trails à Create pedestrian trail linking park ends à Add up to three new dock systems à Provide for future connection to expand trail system including a new trailhead commencing at the southern most end of the park for accessing other lands along the Entiat River to the west.

Work for the new park entry and exist was completed in 1993 with funding from Chelan PUD. Chelan PUD also funded a new concrete boat ramp in late 1990.

9.8.3 Entiat Outdoor Learning Center In coordination with Chelan PUD, City of Entiat, US Forest Service, Entiat School System and others, day-use and interpretive facilities are planned on land adjacent to the Entiat River from the mouth upriver for approximately one-third mile. These lands, owned by Chelan PUD and leased to the City of Entiat, have a long history of development and disturbance including early settlement, logging, original city development, roads, farming and recreational use.

The facilities would be designed for multiple uses including day-use, swimming, non-motorized boating, small public gatherings and use by schools or other groups as an outdoor classroom. The site would include turn-around and parking for 10 vehicles and three school uses. Plans include barrier-free accessible trails, a restroom and changing rooms, day-use shelter, picnic tables and an amphitheater. A secluded dock and non-motorized boat take out platform is planned that would support swimming, canoeing, and rafting activities. There would be an additional take out point for rafters near the parking area. A variety of signing from site

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Construction of a trail from Entiat Valley Road at Entiat Way down to the river terrace, and an information kiosk near the entrance to the site have been completed, as well as installation of fencing and rock barriers and site cleanup. The Entiat Outdoor Learning Center project is expected to e completed in the year 2005.

9.8.4 Entiat Sternwheeler Plans by a private party are underway to bring a historic sternwheeler to Entiat to be used commercially for lake tours and group gatherings. Options for landing the sternwheeler at Entiat Park docks are being reviewed.

Table 9-1: Popular and Growing Washington State Outdoor Recreation Activities Source: Assessment and Policy Plan 1995 - 2001 (IAC, 1995) Activities Expected to Exhibit High Growth Activities Popular in 1995 1995 - 2001 Walking for pleasure/exercise Walking Running/jogging Bicycling Visiting zoos, fairs Participating in field sports Bicycling Golfing Mountain bicycling Camping Tent camping (campgrounds) Mountain bicycling Tent camping (backcountry) Running/jogging RV camping Sport fishing Day hiking Picnicking Attending sports events Participating in court sports Golfing Attending sports events Power boating Day hiking Waterskiing/jet skiing Attending cultural/musical events Sailing Swimming/swimming outdoors Canoeing/kayaking Bird watching, wildlife viewing White water rafting Driving for pleasure and Hunting (tie) Wind surfing Boating Sunbathing/beach combing Power boating Rock climbing Hiking and Cross-country skiing (tie) Attending cultural/musical events Gardening

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Table 9-2: Estimated 1987 and 2000 Recreation Participation in Region 3 Recreation Participation in Household Trips (in 1,000's) RECREATION ACTIVITY 1987 2000 % Growth: Region 3 Fishing: Freshwater from Boat 424 480 13 Freshwater from Bank or Dock 764 858 12 Water Activities: Swimming/Wading in Outdoor Pool 868 1051 21 Swimming/Wading at a Beach 693 841 21 Water Skiing 188 219 16 Sailing 43 57 32 Windsurfing/Sailboarding 11 14 23 Lake Power Boating 230 270 18 River Power Boating 74 87 18 Lake Non-Motorized Boating 116 147 27 River Non-Motorized Boating 46 59 28 Visiting the Beach/Beachcombing 554 740 34 Nature Study: Visiting Interpretive Centers/Displays 217 282 30 Nature Study and Wildlife Observation 406 502 24 Outdoor Photography 689 948 37 Hiking, Walking, Climbing: Day Hiking 559 730 31 Walking in Neighborhood Park 1457 1978 36 Backpacking (along trails) 185 234 26 Backpacking (no trails) 33 42 27 Climbing and Mountaineering 45 58 28 Camping: Organized Group Camping 77 96 25 Tent Camping with Motorized Vehicles 348 456 31 Recreation Vehicle Camping 556 729 31 Horse Camping with Pack Stock 12 14 18 Horse Camping without Pack Stock 15 18 22 Riding Motorized Vehicle Off-Road: Motorcycling 196 247 26 All-Terrain Vehicle Driving 136 167 23 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles 191 244 28 Dune Buggy Driving 63 72 15 Non-Motorized Riding: Bicycle Riding on the Road 936 1127 20 Bicycling off Road 158 198 25 Horseback Riding 97 107 10 Sightseeing, Picnicking: Sightseeing and Exploring 1058 1355 28 Train or Bus Touring 76 93 23 Picnicking 675 878 30 Hunting: Big Game 226 266 18 Upland Birds, Small Game, and Waterfowl 281 281 6 Bow Hunting 34 39 13

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Table 9-2: Estimated 1987 and 2000 Recreation Participation in Region 3 Recreation Participation in Household Trips (in 1,000's) RECREATION ACTIVITY 1987 2000 % Growth: Region 3 Sports, Games, other: Football, Rugby 287 294 14 Soccer 333 388 17 Baseball 747 838 12 Softball 848 965 14 Outdoor Basketball 449 504 12 Outdoor Tennis 276 317 15 Other Outdoor Court Games 170 200 18 Using park Playground Equipment 877 997 14 Jogging/Running 1283 1563 22 Golf 561 653 16 AVERAGE GROWTH 21.8

Source: IAC (1990). Region 3 includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, Grant, Lincoln, Benton and Franklin counties.

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Table 9-3: Washington State Recreation Participation by Rank Order, Activity and Age Group Age group 0-9 10-19 20-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Activity category Walking and hiking 4 2 1 1 1 1 Recreational* 1 1 2 3 3 3 Nature activities 3 3 3 2 2 2 Sightseeing 7 7 4 5 4 4 Water activities 8 8 5 4 6 8 Picnicking 9 9 6 6 5 6 Bicycle riding 2 4 7 7 12 9 Indoor 5 6 9 9 7 5 Snow/ice activities 6 5 8 8 10 12 Fishing 11 12 10 10 9 7 Camping 10 10 12 11 8 10 Hunting and shooting 14 13 13 13 13 13 Off-road vehicles 12 11 11 12 11 11 Equestrian activities 15 14 14 14 14 14 Air activities 13 15 15 15 15 15 Walking and Hiking includes walking with a pet, walking (sidewalks, roads and streets, in a park, indoor), hiking (urban trails, rural trail systems, mountain and forest trails, no established trails), climbing and mountaineering. Recreational includes playground activities, court sports, field sports, swimming, and skating. Nature Activities include visiting interpretive centers, observing/photographing, gathering and collecting, gardening. Sightseeing includes public facilities (dams, fish ladders), cultural/historical facilities (forts, houses, museums), and scenic areas (e.g. national parks). Water Activities include beachcombing, swimming, surfboarding, wind surfing, inner tubing, white water rafting, sail boating, personal watercraft use, motor boating, water skiing, scuba/skin diving Picnicking includes barbeque or cook out, undesignated sites, designated site, group facility Bicycle riding includes recreational riding (streets, roads, urban trails, rural trails, forest and mountain trails, BMX courses, velodromes) and touring (roads, highways). Indoor includes activity centers, arts and crafts, classes and instruction, social events. Snow/ice includes snowshoeing, sledding and snow play, snowboarding, skiing, snowmobile, and ATV use, ice skating. Fishing includes bank and boat fishing, fishing with a guide or charter, fresh and saltwater. Camping includes canoe-kayak, boat, backpacking, bicycle, car-motorcycle, RV Hunting and shooting includes archery and firearms: target-trap-black powder, game/bird hunting Off-road vehicles includes motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4 in ORV parks, roads and streets, urban trails, rural trails, mountain and forest trails, opening riding Equestrian includes horseback riding, stables and grounds, roads and streets, urban trails, rural trail systems, mountain and forest, off-trail. Air activities include bungee jumping, paragliding and hang gliding, hot air balloons, sky diving and parachuting, flying (gliders, ultra lights, aircraft).

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Table 9-4: Washington State Recreation Participation Rates by Activity Categories and Age Group Age group 0-9 10-19 20-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Activity category Walking and hiking 37% 43% 58% 58% 62% 61% Recreational* 54% 59% 54% 45% 30% 27% Nature activities 39% 30% 37% 49% 50% 56% Sightseeing 22% 19% 23% 24% 26% 26% Water activities 20% 18% 22% 25% 20% 11% Picnicking 18% 18% 21% 20% 22% 19% Bicycle riding 42% 29% 20% 19% 9% 9% Indoor 29% 19% 19% 18% 16% 23% Snow/ice activities 24% 28% 19% 19% 10% 7% Fishing 13% 11% 15% 14% 11% 15% Camping 14% 15% 10% 14% 15% 9% Hunting and shooting 1%8%9%7%7%5% Off-road vehicles 4% 13% 11% 8% 10% 8% Equestrian activities <1% 5% 3% 4% 4% 3% Air activities 2% 2% 1% 2% 2% 1% *Recreational includes playground activities, field sports, court sports, swimming, and skating.

Table 9-5: Washington State Population, November 2000* Age Group Estimated Population 0-9 825,287 10-19 851,456 20-34 1,226,652 35-49 1,430,936 50-64 892,515 65 + 667,275 TOTAL 5,894,121 *Source: Washington State Office of Financial Management

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SECTION 10: LANDS SUITABLE FOR FUTURE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This section discusses areas potentially suitable for future recreation development in the Project area. Lands potentially available at existing project recreation sites are listed as well as other currently undeveloped lands and areas that could potentially be used for future recreation development. This section provides preliminary ideas for discussion purposes only. The ability of the Project area to accommodate recreation needs is based on opportunities as well as constraints of the resources in the Project area. Careful consideration will need to be given to whether available land has the capacity to carry facilities as well as whether these lands and the surrounding area and resources can withstand the impacts of additional visitation that new facilities may create. Potential future recreation needs and development opportunities in the project area will be further reviewed in the Needs Analysis and during development of the Recreation Plan.

10.1 Existing Parks

10.1.1 Entiat Park Entiat Park Master Plan outlines goals for improvements, expansion and addition of camping, boating, picnicking and other associated facilities. Refer to Section 9.7.2.

Work on the Entiat River Outdoor Learning Center, located at the mouth of the Entiat River near Entiat Park, is currently underway (refer to Section 9.7.3), with future plans to expand the trail system to the south end of Entiat Park.

10.1.2 Daroga State Park Potential area to provide additional camping and/or cabins and associated facilities.

10.1.3 Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks Potential for the addition of trails connecting the two parks.

Potential development of ballfields at Chelan Falls

10.1.4 Beebe Bridge Park Potential for change from RV/tent camping to yurts at south end of park.

10.2 Other Lands Rocky Reach Trail - Plans are being developed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the use of Chelan PUD and WSDOT right-of-way lands for a trail. The trail would extend from Lincoln Rock State Park to the Wenatchee Loop Trail.

Chelan PUD owned Turtle Rock Island - Recreation activity is currently occurring at a small sandy beach where visitors boat-in. At one time, this site was proposed for recreational facility development and was included in the approved recreation plan. Due to hatchery safety, wildlife

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WDFW managed lands (Gallagher Flats) - A 160-acre parcel called Gallagher Flats was purchased by Chelan PUD, as part of the 1963 agreement to mitigate impacts resulting from the Rocky Reach Project. Gallagher Flats, located upstream of Beebe Bridge along the west bank of the reservoir, is managed by WDFW for hunting. There is evidence of trash dumping, vehicular traffic and non-designated camping occurring at this site, particularly in the cottonwood stand. The addition of facilities at this site may concentrate activities in specific areas and limit disturbance to sensitive riparian, wetland and shrub-steppe habitats at the site. However, the addition of facilities at this site could conflict with WDFW management objectives.

The Beebe Bridge Riparian site - This site is located upstream of the Chelan River confluence on the west bank of the reservoir at RM 503.6 to 504.3. Most of the site is downstream of Beebe Bridge with a smaller portion upstream. Evidence of disturbance from trash dumping, vehicular traffic and non-designated camping was found at this site, and these activities are affecting sensitive riparian habitats. Since sensitive riparian habitat exists at most of this site, the addition of facilities at this site would encourage more intensive recreation use and impact further sensitive riparian habitat. The addition of facilities at this site could also conflict with the use of adjacent properties.

Chelan PUD lands near Sun Cove (sensitive shrub-steppe habitat) - Evidence of ATV use was found at this site. The area has been posted to prevent ATV use. Because of sensitive shrub- steppe habitat at this site, it would not be a likely area to add facilities and encourage recreation use.

Other Chelan PUD lands - Areas owned by Chelan PUD exist along the Project Reservoir that are managed mainly for wildlife habitat mitigation. The majority of PUD owned lands are located near the town of Entiat (see Figure 10-1). Plans for Entiat River Outdoor Learning Center project, located on Chelan PUD owned lands at the north bank of the Entiat River, are currently underway and include facilities for day-use, swimming, non-motorized boating, small public gatherings and use by schools or other groups as an outdoor classroom (refer to Section 9.7.3).

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PUD Owned Entiat Property

PUD Owned Property In Entiat LOCATION: Sections 4, 9, 165 and 17 Township 25 Range 21 4

Property near or on the river at Entiat

ZONING: All waterfront West of he Columbia River and north of the Entiat river is zoned Waterfront Business

The ball field is zoned Residential Medium Density

The triangular piece between the hwy and the industrial area is zoned General Commercial

The most westerly parcel lying north of the Entitat River Road is zoned Low Densitiy Residential

The other parcel lying north of the Entiat River Road is zoned Medium Density Residential

The large parcel south of the Entiat River Road is partly Numeral Hill and is all zoned Rural Recreational Resource, 20 Acre Minimum

PRESENT USE: Mostly waterfront, some used as parks, one parcel used by City of Entiat for ball fields

Surrounding area8 parks, industrial, residential 9 TOPOGRAPHY: Varies - Industrial pieces are flat River front with various slopes to river Parcels west of hiway, steep

THIS DRAWING IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ACCURATE SURVEY.

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SECTION 11: IMPACTS OF MILFOIL ON RECREATIONAL AREAS AND USES

Aquatic plant growth was documented throughout the reservoir during surveys conducted in 1999. The following summarizes the results of the aquatic plant survey related to impacts to recreation areas and uses in the project boundary. Refer to the Aquatic Habitat Mapping report for further information regarding aquatic plants in Rocky Reach (Chelan PUD, 2001).

A total of 385 acres of aquatic plant beds were present at the time of the survey in the Project Reservoir, which amounts to less than five percent of the reservoir. Aquatic plants can become a water quality concern when densities reach nuisance levels or otherwise impair beneficial uses. Both native and non-native aquatic plants occur in the Rocky Reach Reservoir. Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) was found to be the most abundant plant species observed during the 1999 surveys, with most aquatic beds containing some amount of watermilfoil. Approximately one- third of the total aquatic bed acreage in the Project area was vegetated by dense EWM dominant growth. EWM is a non-native aquatic plant whose proliferation can become a nuisance to recreational activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. EWM is a widespread problem throughout much of the United States. Earliest records of its introduction to the U.S. date back to the 1880's and by 1985 EWM occurred in 33 states and British Columbia. The first documented occurrence in Washington was in 1965. EWM was most likely introduced into Rocky Reach from sources in Canada. Despite government efforts to stop its spread, EWM infestation in Lake Osoyos, British Columbia spread down through the Okanogan Lakes and into the Okanogan River and Columbia River in 1974.

There were fewer acres of aquatic plant beds upstream of Beebe bridge; however, the percentage of EWM dominant aquatic beds were greater for this reach as compared to the reservoir south of Beebe Bridge (78% compared to 43% EWM dominant beds for the reservoir south of Beebe Bridge). Aquatic plant beds occurred in shallow, near shore environments throughout the length of the reservoir along both shorelines. Large aquatic plant beds extended well out from shore in the vicinity of and north of Turtle Rock Island (mostly mixed native and EWM beds). All the small sloughs created by the highways impounding topographical indentations had aquatic plant growth. Some of these beds had a dominance of EWM while others were dominated by native species.

Management of aquatic plans through rotovation was conducted at most swimming beaches and boat launch areas at developed project recreation sites on the Rocky Reach Reservoir in 1999. Therefore, most of the swimming beaches and boat launch areas had minimal EWM during the surveys. It was believed that without rotovation, EWM would have been more abundant at project recreation areas than was observed during the 1999 surveys. Rotovation typically last a maximum of three years, but aquatic plants have been known to grow back within three months of rotovation.

Aquatic plants are likely not affecting general boating activities in the main channel of the reservoir. Since aquatic plants around public boat launches are rotovated, the affects of EWM at

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Lincoln Rock State Park With the exception of the designated swim beach and boat launch areas, which had been rotovated, a narrow band of aquatic plants occupied the shoreline of the park during the 1999 surveys. Aquatic plants with mixed EWM occupied the shoreline with most located at depths of less than ten feet.

Orondo River Park Aquatic plant beds dominated with EWM were found during the 1999 surveys in deeper waters near the shoreline (10+ feet). Rotovation had reduced EWM right along the park shoreline.

Entiat Park During 1999 surveys, the park shoreline was generally clear of aquatic plants, except for a large patch of mixed aquatic plants at around ten feet in depth off shore of the swim area and boat launch area. The plants were coming to the surface in this area and could affect boaters coming into the boat launch from the north.

Daroga State Park The large lagoon at Daroga State Park has thick, native aquatic plants mixed with EWM. The thick aquatic plants, in the lagoon would detract swimmers and waders. Dense mostly native aquatic plants, which could impede boat traffic, were found in the long skinny inlet just south of the lagoon near the boat-in camp sites. The swim beach and boat launch areas were free of aquatic plants, however, milfoil that comes to the water surface south of the park could affect boaters in the area.

Chelan Falls and Powerhouse Parks Dense aquatic plants were found from the shoreline to about 600 feet offshore during the 1999 surveys in the bay near the mouth of the Chelan River. The swimming area was relatively clear of aquatic plants. Chelan Falls Park shoreline and boat launch area had aquatic plants with mixed EWM from the shore out approximately 200 feet, which would affect boating activities at this site.

Beebe Bridge Park During the 1999 surveys, the swim beach and boat launch areas at Beebe Bridge Park were free of aquatic plants due to rotovating. A thin band of aquatic plants consisting of mostly EWM was found along the entire park shoreline, outside of the swimming and boat launch areas. Since the milfoil was limited to shallow shoreline areas and was not found in the boat launch area, it would not likely affect boaters at the site.

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SECTION 12: REVIEW OF WILDLIFE MAPPING AND MULE DEER STUDY

Vegetation cover-type mapping was developed and evaluated for their suitability for wildlife including rare, threatened and endangered (RTE) species. Mule deer populations in the Project area are also being monitored. The following summarizes impacts to wildlife habitat and mule deer populations from recreation activities in the Project area.

12.1 Cover-Type Mapping Vegetation cover-type maps were developed describing the distribution, abundance, and interspersion of vegetation communities and other cover-types within the study area. Information on the structure and composition of vegetation cover-types was collected to evaluate their suitability for wildlife, including RTE species. Comparisons with current conditions to conditions documented in 1991 were also made and areas affected by changes in land-use were identified. Seven sites within the study area were identified for intensive study. The following summarizes the results of this study effort in relation to recreation areas and activities in the Project area. Changes in priority habitats identified in the study are also summarized to determine if recreation development or activities have impacted these areas. Refer to the RTE Wildlife and Cover -Type Mapping Report (Chelan PUD, 2000) for more information regarding the study.

Four major categories of cover-types were mapped in the study area. These include upland cover types, riparian and wetland cover types, disturbed/developed/modified cover types, and water cover-types. The Recreational cover type included under the disturbed/developed/modified category of cover-types, includes all designated recreational facilities within the study area including campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launches, and day use areas. The Recreational cover type does not include informal gathering or camping areas. The seven recreational facilities in the study area are Rocky Reach Dam Recreation Site, Lincoln Rock State Park, Orondo Park, Entiat Park, Daroga State Park, Chelan Falls Park and Beebe Bridge Park. The Recreation cover type currently occupies 212.5 acres in the study area, this is an increase of 59.2 acres since 1991. Most of this change occurred with the development of Beebe Bridge Park, and the expansion of facilities at Chelan Falls Park and Daroga Park.

Recreational facilities often have habitat components that are valuable to certain wildlife species groups. The study mentions groves of shade trees that are typically present at parks that may provide suitable nesting habitat for tree and cavity nesting birds. Common tree species in recreational facilities include ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Lombardy poplar, black cottonwood, black locust, and Siberian elm. The Recreation cover-type typically did not exhibit well- developed shrub layers or diverse herbaceous vegetation. Recreational sites had the highest mean percent herbaceous ground cover (as compared to other categories); however, this consisted almost entirely of maintained lawns which have limited wildlife value.

Several cover-types identified in the study are considered Priority Habitats by WDFW. These include the shrub-steppe, cliff and talus habitat, and riparian and wetland habitats.

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The shrub-steppe cover-type is the predominant native terrestrial habitat in the study area. Wildlife species associated with shrub-steppe habitats are diverse and include several species that are considered obligate to this unique habitat. Eleven of the 40 RTE wildlife species that are potentially occurring within the Project vicinity are closely associated with shrub-steppe habitats. The Shrub-steppe cover-type decreased more than any other cover-type from 1991 to 1999. Most of this change was due to new residential developments and expansions of existing orchards. Much of the shrub-steppe cover-type consists of small patches fragmented by orchards, residential developments, recreational facilities, and roads. Vegetation disturbance from ATV use was identified at the Sun Cove shrub-steppe study site, which is located just upstream from Sun Cove subdivision on the east side of the reservoir at RM 492.4. Most of this site is owned by Chelan PUD and they have posted the trail through the flat, sandy portion of the site to restrict ATV traffic.

The distribution and total area of cliff and talus habitat has remained essentially unchanged since 1991.

Riparian and shoreline wetland habitats observed in the study area were generally small, isolated, and distinctly linear. Collectively these habitats constitute a small portion of all habitats in the area, but contribute disproportionately to the biodiversity of the region. Collectively, riparian cover-types decreased in the project area from 1991 to 1999 by approximately 20 acres (approximately 5.6 percent). Approximately seven acres of this decrease was associated with the development of new recreational facilities. Intensive study of the Beebe Bridge Riparian site found evidence of disturbance from trash dumping, vehicular traffic and non-designated camping on the site. The Beebe Bridge Riparian site is located upstream of the Chelan River confluence on the west bank of the reservoir at RM 503.6 to 504.3. Most of the site is downstream of Beebe Bridge with a smaller portion upstream. Riparian Deciduous habitats are abundant and occur throughout the Beebe Bridge Riparian site as well as riparian shrub and a large emergent wetland. Due to disturbance at the Beebe Bridge site, a high prevalence of non-native plant species is present, which typically have wildlife habitat values inferior to native plant species.

Riparian habitats comprise much of the area along the Entiat River. There are several established trails that lead to the Entiat River for fishing access, but human activity appears to be limited to an old road bed and existing trails. In this case, recreation activity appears to have had little effect on riparian vegetation within the Entiat River riparian habitats.

Another area that was found to have disturbance due to non-designated recreation activity was the Gallagher Flats study site. This site is located upstream of Beebe Bridge on the west bank of the reservoir at RM 506.7 to 507.3. The site is 160 acres and was purchased by Chelan PUD in the 1960's for WDFW as part of a mitigation package for the Rocky Reach Project. The site is managed by WDFW for public hunting. This site consists primarily of meadow-like habitat, black cottonwood and Siberian elm, black locust and western sumac, and some shrub-steppe and riparian vegetation. Disturbance from trash dumping, vehicular traffic and non-designated camping on this site is primarily within the cottonwood stand.

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The wildlife and cover-type mapping report is a good tool for determining the presence of sensitive habitats and should be consulted when planning additional recreation facilities in the Project study area.

12.2 Mule Deer Population Studies This study is still ongoing.

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SECTION 13: REFERENCES

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Chelan County Regional Planning Council. 1983. Chelan County Shoreline Master Program.

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Chelan PUD. 2000. RTE Wildlife and Cover-Type Mapping, Final Report.

Chelan PUD. 1992. Master Plan Entiat Park. December 1992.

Douglas County Board of Commissioners. 1995. Douglas County 1995 Comprehensive Plan.

Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department. 2000. Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, Eastmont Recreational Service Area, Douglas County, Washington. September 2000.

Douglas County Regional Planning Commission. No date. Shoreline Master Program for Douglas County.

Entiat. 1997. City of Entiat Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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PLAE, Inc. 1993. A Design Guide Universal Access to Outdoor Recreation.

United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. 1987. Spokane Resource Management Plan Record of Decision

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