Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Changes proposed for Stanley Lake

U.S. Forest Service seeking public comment


By JON DUVAL
Express Staff Writer

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing changes to recreation amenities at Stanley Lake, including relocation of the public boat ramp, replacement of restrooms and construction of a new road to connect campgrounds.

According to a news release from the Sawtooth National Forest, the recreation area at the lake, about eight miles west of Stanley, has problems that present health concerns. Those include flooded campsites part of the summer, congestion around the boat launch, a hiking trail that shares a road with vehicles, exposed human waste and unattended fires in the dispersed camping area, water pumps that do not meet current standards to prevent contamination, and water pumps and restrooms that are not accessible to all people.

Also proposed are replacement of older water pumps and conversion of some campsites into day-use picnic areas.

More information on the proposal can be found on at www.fs.fed.us or by calling Jana Johnson at (208) 774-3037.

The Forest Service is seeking public comment on its proposal by Oct. 30. Comments can be sent to the Stanley Ranger Station, attn: Stanley Lake Reconstruction, HC 64 Box 9900, Stanley, ID 83278 or via e-mail to comments-intermtn-sawtooth-nra@fs.fed.us.

Jon Duval: jduval@mtexpress.com




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