Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan: Geology report

Polly Haessig; Steven T. Overby

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Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan: Geology report

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Polly Haessig, Steven T. Overby

Year:

2018

Type:

Miscellaneous

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District; Tonto National Forest, Payson Ranger District. 33 p.

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Abstract

This report focuses on the dynamic geologic processes that affect a travertine system within the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) corridor, and the geologic hazards and mineral potential within the larger watersheds to assist in the establishment of management directions and site-specific improvements for protecting and enhancing river values of Fossil Creek. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act created by Congress in 1968 is notable for protecting the special character of designated rivers, and identifying appropriate use and development that does not adversely affect those special characters. The development of a long-range management plan, Fossil Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan (Fossil Creek CRMP), will result in revisions to the Land and Resource Management Plan for both the Coconino and Tonto National Forests.

Keywords

Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR), wild and scenic rivers, comprehensive river management plans, draft environmental impact statements, NEPA, geology, corridor

Citation

Haessig, Polly; Overby, Steven. 2018. Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan: Geology report. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District; Tonto National Forest, Payson Ranger District. 33 p.