Canoeist suggestions for stream management in the Manistee National Forest of Michigan.

Michael J. Solomon; Edward A. Hansen

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Canoeist suggestions for stream management in the Manistee National Forest of Michigan.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael J. Solomon, Edward A. Hansen

Year:

1972

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-77. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Discusses canoeist use of and opinions concerning management of the Pine River in Michigan. Users enjoyed the rapids and the wild, natural shoreline appearance and objected to littering and crowding. The present level of weekend and holiday use apparently satisfies the diversified desires of most canoeists. However, reduction of numbers or more even distribution during the day would increase the quality of the experience and lessen the resource impact. Canoeists requested modest additional facilities but expressed little concern about severely eroding streambanks and a dam they had to portage around.

Keywords

attitudes, boating, esthetics, recreation, recreation demand, use rates, bank erosion

Citation

Solomon, Michael J.; Hansen, Edward A. 1972. Canoeist suggestions for stream management in the Manistee National Forest of Michigan. Research Paper NC-77. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station