Intermountain Region

Wild and Scenic Rivers Suitability Study for National Forest System Lands in Utah

Suitability Factors

Factors to consider in the suitability evaluation and determination process for each river segment include, but are not limited to:

1. Landownership and land uses.
   
   
2. Existing and potential water resources development.
   
   
3. Existing and potential transportation, facilities, and other developments.
   
   
4. Existing and potential mineral and energy resource activities.
   
   
5. Existing grazing activities.
   
   
6. Existing and potential recreation activities.
   
   
7. Other existing and potential resource activities (e.g.: farming activities, current or potential vegetation management projects, recreation facilities or trail projects).
   
   
8. Existing or potential special designations.
   
   
9. Socio-economic environment.
   
   
10. Current administration and funding needs if designated.
    
    
11. The extent to which the State or its political subdivisions might participate in the shared preservation and administration of the river, including costs.
    
    
12. The state/local government's ability to manage and protect the outstandingly remarkable values on non-federal lands.
    
    
13. Support or opposition to designation.
    
    
14. The consistency of designation with other agency plans, programs or policies and in meeting regional objectives.
    
    
15. Contribution to river system or basin integrity.
    
    
16. Demonstrated or potential commitment for public volunteers, partnerships, and/or stewardship commitments for management and/or funding of the river segment.
    
    
17. Other significant attributes (biological, wildlife, etc.).