MASON DAM RECREATION TECHNICAL MEMORANDUMBAKER COUNTY, OREGON
-Final Report-
Prepared for
Baker County1995 Third Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814
Prepared by
EcoWest Consulting, Inc.13740 Red Fox
Baker, OR 97814541-523-5572
August 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION
3.0 METHODS
4.0 RESULTS4.1 Recreation Facilities and Access4.2 Recreation Use4.3 Summary
APPENDICES
Appendix A: MapsAppendix B: FS Recreation DataAppendix C: Survey DataAppendix D: FS National Visitor Use Monitoring ResultsAppendix E: Study Plan
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Baker County has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to develophydroelectric energy at the existing Mason Dam. Mason Dam was built by the US Bureau ofReclamation (BOR) on the Powder River for irrigation water delivery and flood control. Wateris stored behind Mason Dam in Phillips Lake, and released during the irrigation season by BakerValley Irrigation District.
As part of the licensing process, FERC and other resource agencies requested a number ofstudies to be completed. One of the requested studies was to describe the existing or baselinerecreation use in the proposed project area around Mason Dam as well as the recreation areaslocated below the dam.
This technical report summarizes the recreation study results, according to the followingobjectives, as found in section 5.1 of the study plan:
• Identify the amount of use, activity types, and locations in the Mason Dam project area• Estimate use levels according to average weekday, weekend, and holiday use at the
developed recreation areas below Mason Dam• Identify recreation access across the project area• Evaluate recreation visitor attitudes
The analysis focuses on providing a baseline summary of recreation use within the project area,that can be used to formulate the construction timing with the least recreation impacts. As statedin study plan section 5.5. “Local Forest Service employees and Baker County Road Departmentpersonnel working collaboratively will be able to most adequately set construction schedules thathave the least impact to the area.” Accordingly, and as per the study plan objectives, there is noimpact analysis contained herein.
2.0 STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION
2.1. Study Area
The Mason Dam project area is defined as the area including the following physical components:
• A powerhouse to be built near the base of the dam spillway within an existing fencedenclosure located approximately 500 feet west of the recreation area. The facility wouldbe approximately 40 feet by 50 feet in size and located in a bare upland area. Theexisting Mason Dam water intake would be used for the facility. Water would bereturned to the Powder River via the existing stilling pond with additional dischargevalves potentially added.
• A new underground transmission line to be constructed within the existing BlackMountain Road right-of-way. The new transmission line would be approximately 1 milelong and connect with an existing 138 kv transmission line. A new substation and access
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road would be built within the existing Idaho Power Company transmission line right-of-way.
• A construction staging area located on bare ground within the existing parking lots andaccess roads at the base of the dam.
The project area extends 100 feet beyond the proposed powerhouse and tailrace, as well as thenew substation and 50 feet on each side of the Black Mountain Road right-of-way (see Appendixfigure A-1).
The recreation study area includes the project area plus the developed recreation facilitiesdownstream of Mason Dam.
2.2 Construction
Construction of all project components is expected to take between 1 to 2 years. The Countywould prefer to schedule work around the Powder River between October and March when boththe Mason Dam releases (average of 10-50 cfs) and recreational use are at a minimum. However,according to the Oregon Guidelines for Timing of In-water Work, any in-stream work wouldneed to occur between August and October, unless an exemption is granted. Other constructioncould occur at any time during the year, although every effort would be made to schedulepowerline construction outside of deer and elk hunting seasons.
During powerline construction, at least 1 lane of Black Mountain Road would remain open,although a flag car may need to be used and some delays could occur.
Construction staging would be in the parking lot immediately below Mason Dam.
A mix of equipment, such as bulldozers, loaders, graders, compactors, cement trucks, would beused during construction. This equipment typically produces noise in the range of 70 to 96decibels, with a nominal noise level between 80 to 85 decibels at a distance of 50 feet from thesource. There is no anticipated blasting or helicopter use.
2.3 Operation
Following construction, the hydroelectric turbines would typically produce noise between 60 to62 decibels directly outside of the turbine enclosure.
During operation, the Mason Dam hydroelectric project would be “run of release”. That is theCounty would generate power from releases made by the Irrigation District but will not changethe timing or manner in which the Irrigation District releases water from Mason Dam to thePowder River.
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3.0 METHODS
A combination of offsite data review and onsite mapping and surveys were used to identify theexisting recreation facilities and visitor use and attitudes. Data on existing facilities wasgathered from FS maps and web sites (e.g., http://www/fs/fed/us/r6/w-w/recreation) andsupplemented by visual inspection.
A traffic counter was placed on Mason Dam road near the survey site to identify the total numberof vehicles entering the Mason Dam recreation area. Two different counters were used. The dataobtained between May and August were inadequate to include in the study as both unitsmalfunctioned losing the stored data. Beginning in August, two additional new traffic counterswere installed. The first one (1N) was placed about a foot and a half away from the original (1).The second (2N) was set up just before the entrance to site 2. Visits by contractors and damoperators were recorded and subtracted from the total number of vehicle visits to identifyrecreational visits. A traffic counter was not placed on Black Mountain Road as per theFebruary 2007 Revised Study Plan (section 5.5.2.4) as construction would not completely closethe road, with a single lane remaining open for traffic.
The visitor survey was conducted according to the study plan as listed in section 5.5.2.3 of thestudy plan (see Appendix E), with a minor modification to question 13 as a result of calls to theUS Forest Service (FS) from visitors that had been surveyed.
The original question read: “If the Forest service decided due to the use statistics and lack offunding to remove the outhouse, picnics tables, and fire rings from site 2. What would youropinion be?” The revised question 13 reads: “Which recreation site(s) did you visit today andhow did you use the sites(s).”
Surveys were conducted four times a month during May through September for a total of 20survey days, with a mix of weekend and weekday surveys. Table 1 provides a summary of thesampling dates.
Table 1. Summary of Recreation Survey Dates.
Month Weekend Date Holiday Date Weekday Date
May 20 28 (Memorial Day) 3, 23
June 16, 17 -- 7, 20
July 7, 22 4 (4th of July) 23
August 12, 26 -- 2, 23
September 15, 29 -- 18,24
Total number 9 2 9
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In most cases, surveys were given orally and averaged around 5 minutes to conduct. Surveyswere difficult to conduct at some times as many visitors were not interested in stopping for thesurvey, making it challenging to get accurate entry and exit times. The survey protocol wasmodified to add warning and stop signs, and to try and hand out questionnaires to driverswhenever lines formed. Some drivers would still refuse the survey, resulting in 59% of thevisitors contacted completing the survey, and 41% of the visitors refusing to take the survey.However, some data was collected for 81% of the visitors refusing the survey (such as zip code,entry/exit times, # people/vehicle), resulting in at least some data being collected for 92% of thevisitors on the survey dates.
Confidence intervals were developed for the average number of visits or groups, as that measurewould be of the greatest use in the subsequent impact analysis to identify recreation parkingspace needs during construction. Confidence intervals were based on a 0.05 level of significance.A 0.20 level of significance was also presented for comparison to the FS National Use Surveydata which uses a 20% confidence interval for social data (see Appendix D for the WallowaWhitman National Forest data). The coefficient of variation (CV) for the weekday surveys was9.6% and 17.6% on the weekends. The higher CV on weekends reflected the influence of uniqueevents (i.e., unpredictable events that may only occur once every few years) on the visitationmeans. The largest unique event was a group baptism that occurred on August 12, 2007 thatconsisted of 14 vehicles. The weekend visitation CV without including the baptism event was10.2%. No holiday data statistical analysis was conducted as the two sampling dates providedinsufficient degrees of freedom.
4.0 RESULTS
4.1 Recreation Facilities and Access
The FS maps identify four developed recreation facilities within the Powder River recreationstudy area (table 2, see also Appendix figure A-2). Access to sites #1-3 is from Mason DamRoad, off of highway 7. Access to site #4 is directly from highway 7. These sites can also beaccessed by hiking down from Black Mountain Road or other FS trailheads. Mason Dam Roadis plowed to the dam operator’s house during the winter, with the parking lot of site 2 plowed asa turn around for the plow. Limited parking is available in the winter and depends on the timeavailable for the plow driver and the depth of snow. The restrooms are not open during thewinter. FS site #1 and #2 are not plowed. As a result, three of the four sites are essentiallyunavailable for recreation use during winter, with limited access to site 4 survey site 2.
Black Mountain road is used for hunting access as well as some dispersed camping and trailheadaccess. Three dispersed camping sites were observed along the portions of Black MountainRoad within the study area. The first two are located just south of Mason Dam at an olddeveloped camping site that has since been removed. These sites contain user-made fire ringsand the charcoal build-up indicates fairly consistent use. These two sites are large enough forRV use. The third site is located along the upper (southernmost) study area boundary. Vehicleswere observed here only during hunting season. This may reflect the sites’s seasonal high water
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table and portions of the site may be wetland (L. Gecy, Professional Wetland Scientist, pers.comm.).
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There are a number of facilities developed around Phillips Lake, including day use, overnightcamping, and boat launches. These facilities are outside of the project study area.
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (WWNF) is known for its numerous recreationopportunities, which range from wilderness to developed facilities. Beginning in 2006, the FSbegan a review of the facilities at each developed recreation site in the WWNF, estimatedavailable finances, and analyzed the strengths of each of the 200+ developed recreation sitesaccording to the recreation niche it provided (forest scenery, back country opportunities,numerous bodies of water, or history) (FS 2007). Following this review, the FS updated itsRecreation Site-Facility Master Plan Analysis. Although this review is ongoing, the currentproposals for each of the developed sites throughout the entire WWNF are provided in AppendixB. According to the WWNF Facility Analysis Plan (see Appendix B), the FS proposes to begincharging fees to launch boats at Phillips Lake and restore the Mason Dam picnic area (survey site#2) to a more dispersed recreation site, which would include moving the existing rest roomfacilities, remove the tables and fire rings, the bridge and the entrance sign. The status of thisproposal is currently unknown.
4.2 Recreation Use
4.2.1. General Use Patterns
There were an estimated total of 2,217 visits to the Mason Dam recreation area between May1and September 30, with surveys completed for 345 (15.5%) of the visitors. Most of the visitorswere in small groups (average size of 1.47, see figure 1).
Figure 1. Group Size Distribution.
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Only one of the groups surveyed contained over 10 people. Seventy-eight percent of thesurveyed visitors were in groups from 1 to 3 people in size. The majority of visitors used thearea for fishing, sightseeing and picnicking (figure 2). During the 2007 field season, the OregonDepartment of Fish and Wildlife released juvenile jack salmon into the Powder River and 4% ofthe surveyed visitors were at the site for the purpose of salmon fishing.
Figure 2. Percent of Use by Activity.
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FishingSightseeingPicnickingCampingHuntingSalmon FishingOHV accessSnowmobile
Figure 3 depicts the age class distribution of the Powder River recreation area visitors. Themajority of the visitors were between 30 and 60 years of age.
Figure 3. Age Distribution of Powder River Recreation Area Visitors.
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Most of the visitors were from Oregon (77%), with lesser numbers of visitors from neighboringWashington (6%), and Idaho (7%)(see figure 4).
Figure 4. Percent of Visitors By State.
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Of the Oregon visitors, 61% were from the Baker area with an additional 13% from other areasin eastern Oregon (e.g., LaGrande, Sumpter, Richland, Ukiah) (figure 5).
Figure 5. Percent of Oregon Visitors by Locale.
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The mean stay was 0.9 hours, ranging from 0.1 to 12 hours (figure 6). Seventy-eight per cent ofthe visitors to the area were day use only visitors, while 22 percent were visiting from nearbycampgrounds around Phillips Lake or in Sumpter. Many of the visitors were repeat visitors,using the site an average of 4 times per year and coming regularly over a 6-year period. Forthose first-time visitors, the majority (89%) indicated that they would return.
Figure 6. Length of Stay Distribution.
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An average of 11.7 groups visited these sites during the week while 25.5 groups visit on theweekends. Holiday traffic increased to an average of 31 groups, and may reflect the increasedtraffic along highway 7 associated with the Sumpter Flea Markets which occur on summerholiday weekends. Confidence intervals associated with these means are displayed in table 3.For greater precision, it is intended that the 95% confidence interval be used in the subsequentimpact analysis. The 80% confidence intervals are also presented for comparison with FS datawhich tends to use the larger confidence interval for social data (see Appendix D).
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Table 3. Confidence Intervals for the Number of Groups Visiting the Powder RiverRecreation Area Between May and September 2007.
Number of GroupsType ofDay
95% Confidence Interval and Mean(Coefficient of Variation)
80% Confidence Interval and Mean(Coefficient of Variation)
Weekday 9.5-14, Mean=11.7(CV=9.6%)
10-13, Mean=11.7(CV=9.6%)
Weekend1 16.5-33.9, Mean=25.5 (with baptismgroup) (CV=17.6%)
17.0-25.5, Mean=21.3 (withoutbaptism group)(CV=10.2%)
19.5-30.9, Mean=25.5 (with baptismgroup) (CV=17.6%)
18.5-24.0, Mean=21.3 (without baptismgroup)(CV=10.2%)
Holiday Mean=31; No confidence interval calculated due to low degrees of freedom1 Weekend data displayed both with and without the unique baptismal event
Sixty-seven percent of the people surveyed used the site in spring and summer (figure 7), withlesser amounts in the fall (22%) and winter (11%).
Figure 7. Distribution of Use by Season.
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4.2.2 Recreation Attitudes
Recreation attitudes incorporate the values, feelings and personal meanings that individualsattach to a specific resource or activity. As such attitudes are inherently subjective, and reflect
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prior experiences with the same or similar resources. Survey questions 9 through 13 addressrecreation attitudes.
Figures 8 and 9 show that the majority of the visitors come to the Powder River recreation siteand adjacent areas for the scenery, including open pine forests, and the fishery.
Figure 8. What has drawn you to recreate in this area?
scenery40%
historic23%
fishery37% scenery
historicfishery
Figure 9. Area Aspects Important to Visitors.
Fishery21%
Scenery22%
Pine landscape20%
Rustic17%
Restrooms20%
FisherySceneryPine landscapeRusticRestrooms
Features that visitors found to detract from the site experience were predominantly those thatdetracted from the scenery or ability to fish. These included:
• The amount of trash• Fishing parking and access at site 1• Too many people, which was often raised by those fishing.
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A number of the comments about fishing issues were made on August 12, which was the day inwhich a large group occupied the area for a group baptism. Other negative comments regardingthe site experience tended to deal with a variety of management issues (handicapped access, lackof signs, road condition), as well as the natural resources themselves (too many insects/snakes,too hot). However, a large number of respondents indicated that there were no distractions fromthe experience and that the site should be left as is.
Opinions regarding the removal of the picnic site facilities (survey question #13) wereoverwhelmingly negative (78%), with a number of visitors commenting that facilities and useperiods should be expanded, not reduced. However, a few fishermen indicated that facilityremoval would be acceptable as long as fishing access was maintained, and a number of peoplenoted it would be acceptable as long as one restroom was retained in the area. As noted insection 3.0, this question was revised during the survey period to remove its negativeconnotations. The revised question was changed from an “opinion” type question to a “usetype” question, addressing differential use of the two survey sites along the Mason Dam road.There were 66 responses to the revised question #13. Of these responses, 50% of the visitorsused just site 1, 26% used just site 2 and 24% used both sites (figure10).
Figure 10. Mason Dam Recreation Area Differences in Site Use.
Site 1 only50%
Site 2 only26%
Both sites24%
The primary uses for those visiting just site 1 were fishing and restroom use. The main use ofthose visiting just site 2 was fishing, although there were some people that visited site 2 just forthe restroom. Overall, 42% of the visitors that visited just site 1 or just site 2 were there to fish,and 32% just for the restrooms.
Opinions regarding the proposed Mason Dam project were more positive than the picnic siteremoval, with 55% of the visitors thinking it was a good idea and 10% thinking it was a bad idea.Thirty-five percent of the visitors had no opinion on adding a powerhouse to the base of the dam(figure 11).
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Figure 11. Opinions Regarding Adding a Powerhouse at the Base of Mason Dam.
Good Idea55%
Bad idea10%
No opinion 35%
The majority of visitors also stated that the addition of a powerplant would not affect theirrecreational visits to the area (figure 12). Three respondents changed their mind about thepowerhouse after getting more information about the project from the surveyor. Because, thisnumber was less than 1% of the respondents, a separate figure was not presented in this report.
Figure 12. Responses to "Would the addition of a hydroelectric powerplant affect your recreational
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A number of visitors conditioned their responses on the following assumptions:
• No increases in taxes or charges for site use• No effects on either the fishery or site access.
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A few respondents indicated that they would like to have more information on the project beforeproviding an answer. The surveyor’s conclusion regarding the nature of the responses to the twosurvey questions regarding the project and recreation use was that providing additionalinformation regarding the project to the public would be worthwhile.
4.3 Summary
The majority of the visitors to the Powder River Recreation Area come to fish, sightsee or picnic.Groups are generally small (78% in groups from 1 to 3 people in size) and stay for an average of0.9 hours, ranging from 0.1 to 12 hours. Most of the visitors are from Baker or nearby areas ofeastern Oregon (74%) and come only for the day, not using the nearby Phillips Lake or Sumptercampgrounds for overnight stays. The greatest amount of recreation use occurs in the spring andsummer, with lesser amounts in the fall and winter (with very limited to no parking available in the winter).
Aspects of the area important to visitors were fairly evenly divided among restrooms, rusticnature, scenery, open pine forests, and the fishery. Features that visitors found to detract from thesite experience were predominantly those that detracted from the scenery or ability to fish, suchas trash, too many people to fish, or insufficient parking at site 1.
Plans to change the facility by removing the site 2 developed facilities were not favored,although a number of visitors indicated no concerns as long as fishing access was maintained. Amajority of visitors stated that the addition of a powerplant at the base of Mason Dam would notaffect their recreational visits to the area, but some conditioned their responses on theassumptions that there would be no additional taxes or fees, or that there would be no effects oneither the fishery or site access.
Based on a 95% confidence interval, between 9.5 to 14 groups use the Powder River RecreationArea during weekdays between May and September. On weekends, between 16.5 to 33.9 groupsuse the area. An average of 31 groups use the area on holidays. Most groups consist of 3 or lesspeople traveling in a single vehicle. Except for during unique events (such as the group baptismon August 12), there were open parking spots on all survey dates.
The FS and Baker County will use this data to identify construction timelines that will have theleast impact on recreation access and use.
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APPENDIX A: MAPS
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The following numbered recreation facilities correlate to the numbers from the maps.
1. Powder River Recreation Area Accessible Fishing Trails1.1 Description
This site consists of 8 number of parking spots 2 being handicapped with aparking area for RVs or vehicles towing trailers. There are two paths, one beingpaved on the North side of the river and a gravel trail on the South side of theriver. The gravel trail is assessable by a bridge located at this site. Interpretivesigns at this site depict trout and beaver habitat.The paths mentioned above connect this site with site 2 and is a one-mile loop.Along the paved path are sitting benches to relax and view wildlife. There arealso platforms available to fish from.
1.2 Status of useModerate with spring, summer, and fall being the recommended seasons of use.The paths are closed to horses and bikes. The paved trail and fishing platformsare fully accessible, while the gravel trail has a difficulty rating of moderate.
1.3 Management PracticesThis site requires very little maintenance. There are no restroom or trashcollection facilities, however the site is inspected once a week if possible fortrash collection along the path.No changes for this site in the foreseeable future according to the Recreation SiteFacility Master Plan Analysis for the Wallowa-Whitman NF.
2. Powder River Recreation Area2.1 Description
The trail described above connects to this site with a bridge crossing the river hereas well. The parking lot consists of 8 parking spots 2 being handicapped and twospots for RVs or vehicles towing trailer. One of the two platforms available areconnected to this site. There is a two vault restroom facility that is wheelchairaccessible. Also two picnic sites are available.
2.2 Status of UseModerate with spring, summer, and fall being the recommended seasons of use.The paths are closed to horses and bikes. The paved trail, fishing platforms, andrestrooms are fully accessible, while the gravel trail has a difficulty rating ofmoderate.
2.3 Management PracticesThe restrooms are cleaned (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday). There are notrash collection receptacles, but once a week if possible, the trash is collected.No changes for this site in the foreseeable future according to the Recreation SiteFacility Master Plan Analysis for the Wallowa-Whitman NF.
3. Powder River Recreation Area/ Trail Head #630This is the path used to connect site1 and site 2 and is described above.
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4. Mason Dam Picnic Site4.1 Description
This site is located past site 2 on County Road 150. The site has a large sign forinformation to be posted as you enter the large gravel parking lot that could holdup to 10 RV’s at one time or 30 cars. There are three fire rings, one on the Southside of the Powder River and two on the North site. Picnic tables are beside thefire rings. There is a bridge that crosses the Powder River to access the two areason the North side of the Powder River. In the parking lot is a double vaultrestroom facility.
4.2 Status of UseModerate with spring, summer, and fall being the recommended seasons of use. Iwould rate this area with a difficulty rating of moderate due to the fact there areno paved surfaces, the bridge surface is rough, and once you cross the bridge thereare stairs to climb.
4.3 Management PracticesAccording to the Recreation Site Facility Master Plan Analysis for the Wallowa-Whitman NF this site is slated to return to a dispersed recreation site. This meansthe 2004 CXT toilet will be removed, as well as the tables, fire rings, bridge, andentrance sign.
5. Mason Dam Overlook5.1 Description
As you turn on to FS road 200 off of Highway 7 at the top of the boat launch is ashort narrow trail that heads Northeast around the hillside. This quarter mile trailleads to an overlook of the dam and Phillips Lake. Along the trail are signsproviding information about vegetation and the Bureau of Reclamation damproject.
5.2 Status of UseLight use, with spring, summer, and fall being the recommended seasons of use.
5.3 Management PracticesDay-use fees are required. There was little information on this trail with nomention of this site in the Recreation Site Master Plan Analysis.
6. This site is no longer there.
7. South Shore Trail #16107.1 Description
This trail starts on the Black Mountain Road (FS 1145) and ends at FS road 2220with additional access points at Southwest Shore and Miller Lane Campgrounds.The trailhead used to be site 6 mentioned above with a toilet facility but that hasbeen removed. The length of this trail is 6.6 miles.
7.2 Status of UseRecommended seasons of use are spring, summer, and fall. This trail is open tohiking which is the major use of this trail. Minor uses are mountain biking andhorseback riding with restrictions to all motorized use.
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7.3 Management PracticesThere is no mention of the trail in the Recreation Site Master Plan Analysis.
8. Southeast Shore8.1 Description
Information of this site is unknown.8.2 Status of Use
Unknown8.3 Management Practices
There is no mention of this site in the Recreation Site Master Plan Analysis.
9. Mason Dam Boat Launch9.1 Description
The parking area consists of 16 parking spots for trucks with boat trailers. Thereis a toilet facility and a sign for information posters to be attached to. During lowwater levels there is an additional parking area closer to the water that could holdabout 15 vehicles comfortably.
9.2 Status of UseSpring, Summer, and Fall are the main seasons of use. From this site you canaccess the North Shoe Trail # 1608.
9.3 Management PracticesThe Recreation Site Master Plan Analysis states that this site will receiveadditional features. There could be a fee, a gate installed to limit off-season use,and change management from FS to a concession operation.
There are numerous additional recreation sites in the area as shown on the larger map.10. Union Creek Campground11. Indian Rock Trail #164812. Social Security Point with access to trail #160813. Mowich Loop Picnic area14. Powder River Tailings Interpretive Site15. Sumpter Valley Railroad16. Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway17. To Sumpter18. Southwest Shore Campground19. Millers Lane Campground
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APPENDIX B: FS RECREATION DATA
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APPENDIX C: RECREATION SURVEY DATA SETS
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On-Site Survey Comments
For those questions that an “other” was given or a comment was received were enteredinto the database and have been printed off. The first number correlates to the surveynumber as entered into the database and the second number to the question number on thesurvey form.
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136
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138
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138
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140
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142
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143
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145
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147
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148
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148
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155
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155
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157
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158
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159
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162
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180
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mov
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rest
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180
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Hik
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180
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stio
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Mus
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1Q
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181
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stio
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Won
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so
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181
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183
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stio
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houl
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202
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stio
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204
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204
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206
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211
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stio
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212
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no p
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220
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stio
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Fam
ily22
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uest
ion_
397
814
221
Que
stio
n_11
Tick
s in
the
sprin
g.22
1Q
uest
ion_
14A
s lo
ng a
s he
has
som
e pl
ace
to c
ook
his
hotd
ogs.
221
Que
stio
n_9a
Cab
in22
1Q
uest
ion_
10H
untin
g22
2Q
uest
ion_
397
814
222
Que
stio
n_14
Won
derfu
l hav
ing
this
pla
ce a
vaila
ble.
222
Que
stio
n_7b
wal
king
224
Que
stio
n_3
8368
622
4Q
uest
ion_
7bw
alki
ng22
5Q
uest
ion_
7bw
alki
ng22
6Q
uest
ion_
7bw
alki
ng
1506
227
Que
stio
n_3
9781
422
8Q
uest
ion_
397
814
228
Que
stio
n_7b
Brid
ges
229
Que
stio
n_3
9781
422
9Q
uest
ion_
7bB
ridge
s22
9Q
uest
ion_
9ahu
ntin
g23
0Q
uest
ion_
397
701
230
Que
stio
n_7b
Brid
ges
230
Que
stio
n_9a
Fam
ily23
2Q
uest
ion_
397
814
232
Que
stio
n_11
clos
ing
road
s to
nat
iona
l for
ests
.23
2Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g23
2Q
uest
ion_
9are
lativ
es23
3Q
uest
ion_
383
607
233
Que
stio
n_7b
Gol
d P
anni
ng23
3Q
uest
ion_
9aTe
mp
233
Que
stio
n_10
Riv
er23
4Q
uest
ion_
7bG
o23
5Q
uest
ion_
383
611
235
Que
stio
n_14
Rem
ovin
g th
ose
faci
litie
s w
ould
affe
ct a
lot o
f peo
ple.
235
Que
stio
n_7a
Flea
Mar
ket
235
Que
stio
n_9a
Flea
Mar
ket
236
Que
stio
n_3
9781
423
6Q
uest
ion_
11Tr
ash
Can
s. T
hey
are
toss
ing
thei
r litt
er.
Wha
t abo
ut a
vol
unte
er p
rogr
am23
6Q
uest
ion_
14Le
ave
it th
e w
ay it
is, i
t is
beau
tiful
Q13
Any
pla
ce th
at a
llow
s yo
u to
get
out
sho
uld
stay
236
Que
stio
n_7a
Byc
iclin
g23
6Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g23
7Q
uest
ion_
397
845
237
Que
stio
n_11
Tras
h, la
ck o
f tra
sh c
ans,
put
som
e al
ong
the
trail.
237
Que
stio
n_14
Like
the
area
.23
7Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g23
9Q
uest
ion_
397
850
239
Que
stio
n_11
take
tree
s ou
t and
bur
n it.
240
Que
stio
n_3
9781
424
0Q
uest
ion_
11Tr
ash.
240
Que
stio
n_14
Q12
Tak
e so
me
of th
e na
ture
aw
aylo
ve th
e ar
ea.
240
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
240
Que
stio
n_9a
Pat
h24
1Q
uest
ion_
334
434
241
Que
stio
n_11
Pric
e of
Gas
241
Que
stio
n_14
Q 1
2: Y
a w
hy n
otQ
13:
It w
ould
be
a sh
ame
it is
a n
ice
river
stre
tch
241
Que
stio
n_9a
Pas
sing
Thr
ough
242
Que
stio
n_14
wan
ted
to g
o hi
king
and
wan
ted
to k
eep
goin
g to
get
ther
e
1507
243
Que
stio
n_3
9936
224
4Q
uest
ion_
397
814
245
Que
stio
n_3
8363
424
5Q
uest
ion_
11w
ere
is th
e w
ater
245
Que
stio
n_14
Q 1
2:W
ould
hat
e to
see
pow
er h
ouse
stru
ctur
e bu
ilt if
it d
id n
ot b
enifi
t the
are
aQ
13:
No
big
deal
bec
ause
of s
ite 1
245
Que
stio
n_7b
Flea
Mar
ket
246
Que
stio
n_3
8366
124
6Q
uest
ion_
14D
id n
ot lo
ok a
t are
a, fe
lt lik
e it
wou
ld b
e sa
d, b
ut h
ad n
o re
al b
asis
for i
t.E
nter
ed s
ite 1
246
Que
stio
n_9a
Flea
Mar
ket
247
Que
stio
n_3
9781
424
7Q
uest
ion_
11S
omet
imes
Litt
er24
7Q
uest
ion_
14Q
12:
As
long
as
it is
kep
t up
to p
arQ
13:
Wou
ld b
e ok
due
to s
ite 1
Ent
ered
Site
124
7Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g24
8Q
uest
ion_
397
814
248
Que
stio
n_14
Q 1
2: I
t wou
ld b
e fin
e24
9Q
uest
ion_
397
701
249
Que
stio
n_14
Bet
ter o
ff to
kee
p th
e fa
cilit
ies
as th
ey a
re b
ecou
se o
ther
wis
e pe
ople
will
mis
use
them
. Ent
ered
site
124
9Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g25
0Q
uest
ion_
397
914
251
Que
stio
n_3
9781
425
2Q
uest
ion_
14Ju
st s
topp
ed o
n th
e w
ay to
Eug
ene
to u
se th
e re
stro
om, s
aid
it w
as p
retty
, rem
inde
d th
em o
f the
Met
olio
us,
but w
ante
d to
be
on th
eir w
ay.
255
Que
stio
n_3
9704
925
5Q
uest
ion_
11N
one
the
area
see
ms
to b
e re
ally
cle
an25
5Q
uest
ion_
14R
eally
nic
e ar
ea, c
ould
use
som
e br
idge
wor
k. T
hey
shou
ld m
ake
anot
her c
amp
grou
nd d
own
alon
g th
e riv
er
with
site
s lik
e th
ose
at A
ntho
ny la
kes.
255
Que
stio
n_7b
Flea
mar
ket
256
Que
stio
n_3
9782
025
6Q
uest
ion_
11th
ose
that
get
dru
nk a
roun
d th
e la
ke.
256
Que
stio
n_14
Sho
uld
leav
e th
e si
tes
in, d
ont l
ike
to s
ee th
ose
area
s ta
ken
away
from
the
publ
ic.
256
Que
stio
n_7b
Sum
pter
257
Que
stio
n_3
9730
225
7Q
uest
ion_
11O
ut s
ourc
ing
Fore
st S
ervi
ce c
ampg
roun
d ho
w th
ey c
an o
utso
urce
and
mak
e a
prof
it an
d th
ey c
an n
ot d
o it
them
selv
es a
nd if
from
out
of s
ate
OR
$ g
oing
out
gol
den
pass
, not
50%
off
ever
ywhe
re.
257
Que
stio
n_14
Q 1
2: A
t firs
t no
opin
ion,
Tho
ught
we
shou
ld n
ot c
omm
ent e
xpla
ined
the
situ
atio
n of
the
set u
p th
e su
rvey
an
d th
ey th
ough
t it w
as a
goo
d id
ea. Q
13:
Take
s ar
eas
away
for p
eopl
e to
use
. It i
s be
autif
ul p
lace
,D
rove
by
on th
e hw
y an
d sa
w m
e an
d w
ante
d to
see
wha
t I w
as d
oing
(I th
ink
they
thou
ght I
was
a v
endo
r for
th
e fle
e m
arke
t)25
7Q
uest
ion_
9aFl
ee M
arke
t25
8Q
uest
ion_
14W
ashi
ngto
n P
late
s25
9Q
uest
ion_
397
814
259
Que
stio
n_14
Mor
e an
d m
ore
visi
tors
will
pro
babl
y be
com
ing,
so
the
faci
lties
sho
uld
stay
.A
dditi
onal
Zip
9744
8
1508
259
Que
stio
n_7b
Hun
ting
259
Que
stio
n_9a
Clim
ate
260
Que
stio
n_3
9711
326
2Q
uest
ion_
397
814
262
Que
stio
n_14
Ent
ered
site
126
2Q
uest
ion_
9aC
onve
nien
ce26
4Q
uest
ion_
398
908
264
Que
stio
n_14
(In re
fere
nce
to q
uest
ion
13) T
hey
are
all f
ull o
f %&
*#. I
f the
y ne
ed to
cha
rge
for t
he a
reas
then
fine
you
, and
th
en ta
ke it
aw
ay a
nd p
eopl
e ar
e go
ing
to s
tart
park
ing
on th
e si
de o
f the
road
,and
who
is re
ally
goi
ng
to p
olic
e th
at?
Nee
d m
ore
rust
ic c
amp
grou
nds.
Fin
est p
ine
fore
st h
e ha
s ev
er s
een.
Pul
led
into
site
126
4Q
uest
ion_
7bR
idin
g26
4Q
uest
ion_
9aR
idin
g26
8Q
uest
ion_
14Le
ft at
104
4 an
d ca
me
back
at 1
230
269
Que
stio
n_14
Ent
ered
site
127
0Q
uest
ion_
397
814
270
Que
stio
n_14
(In re
fere
nce
to q
uest
ion
12) A
s lo
ng a
s it
does
not
hur
t the
env
ironm
ent.
Gar
bage
can
s, a
lot m
ore
arou
nd s
ight
itse
lf an
d riv
er.
273
Que
stio
n_14
Par
ked
at re
c. s
ite o
n hi
ghw
ay 7
, hik
ed u
p on
sou
th s
ide
of ri
ver s
awe
naer
a si
te 1
but
don
t kno
w if
they
use
d or
whe
n th
ey w
ent b
ack.
274
Que
stio
n_3
9746
727
4Q
uest
ion_
14Th
ey h
ave
no tr
ashc
ans
for p
icni
c ar
eaU
ses
site
1 re
stro
om a
nd h
ikin
g ac
cess
274
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
274
Que
stio
n_9a
Trai
ls27
5Q
uest
ion_
397
814
275
Que
stio
n_11
The
litte
r, an
d th
e nu
mbe
r of p
eopl
e on
occ
asio
n.27
5Q
uest
ion_
14Q
13:
If i
t is
low
impa
ct.
Site
1 a
nd 2
fish
ing
acce
ss. L
itter
pat
rol w
ould
be
nice
. C
lean
er th
an it
has
bee
n W
ith p
ower
pla
nt s
ome
of th
e re
venu
e sh
ould
go
to s
omeo
ne o
nce
a w
eek
to c
lean
up.
He
cam
e ba
ck to
giv
e m
e th
e ab
ove
stat
emen
t at 1
236
and
left
at 1
237
277
Que
stio
n_3
9787
727
7Q
uest
ion_
14N
ice
plac
e to
sto
p fo
r the
m g
oing
bac
k an
d fo
rth to
bak
er. t
hey
wan
ted
me
to n
ote
the
clea
nlen
ess
of th
e re
stro
oms.
The
y us
ed s
ite 1
rest
room
277
Que
stio
n_9a
Res
troom
278
Que
stio
n_14
They
ent
ered
just
bef
ore
I res
et th
e co
unte
r. I r
eset
the
coun
ter a
fter t
hey
left.
The
y di
d no
t ent
er s
ite 1
but
m
ust h
ave
turn
ed a
roun
d a
little
furth
er d
own
the
roea
d to
com
e ou
t so
soon
.27
9Q
uest
ion_
397
814
279
Que
stio
n_14
Why
they
took
the
rest
room
out
on
top
I"ll n
ever
kno
w. "
by M
ason
Dam
on
Bla
ck O
ut R
oad"
Dro
pped
wife
off
to fi
sh a
nd h
e go
es d
own
stre
am a
nd w
orks
bac
k up
to h
er.
Cam
e ba
ck in
at 1
523
and
left
at 1
609.
280
Que
stio
n_3
9720
228
0Q
uest
ion_
11W
ante
d to
hik
e in
to tw
in la
kes,
wou
ld li
ke th
w ro
ads
bette
r mar
ked,
the
BLM
map
they
had
from
02
did
not
show
the
road
they
end
ed u
p on
.28
0Q
uest
ion_
14R
eally
nic
e ar
ea28
0Q
uest
ion_
7aR
and
R
1509
280
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
281
Que
stio
n_3
9531
628
1Q
uest
ion_
14lo
ve th
e re
stro
oms,
just
sto
pped
on
the
way
to J
ohn
Day
, the
y do
nt re
ally
recr
eate
her
e. s
ite 1
rest
room
282
Que
stio
n_3
8370
228
2Q
uest
ion_
14S
ite 1
pic
nic
and
rest
room
283
Que
stio
n_3
9781
428
3Q
uest
ion_
11D
ead
perc
h le
ft on
sid
e, n
ot a
pro
blem
.28
3Q
uest
ion_
14W
ent p
ast s
ite 1
284
Que
stio
n_3
9787
028
4Q
uest
ion_
14Th
e G
entle
man
"s b
roth
er h
elpe
d bu
ild th
e da
m.
Wen
t to
site
2 to
look
at t
he d
am28
4Q
uest
ion_
7bS
umpt
er T
ailin
gs29
1Q
uest
ion_
397
850
291
Que
stio
n_11
Pot
hol
es in
road
291
Que
stio
n_14
She
did
say
the
rest
room
s ar
e ni
ce th
is is
a g
reat
way
side
bet
wee
n B
aker
and
Sum
pter
Q12
: Th
e da
m is
allr
eady
ther
e29
1Q
uest
ion_
9aH
ikin
g29
2Q
uest
ion_
397
217
292
Que
stio
n_14
site
1 p
icni
c29
4Q
uest
ion_
397
202
294
Que
stio
n_11
Litte
r.29
4Q
uest
ion_
14si
te 1
par
king
297
Que
stio
n_14
Has
Tak
en s
urve
y be
fore
, com
es o
ut a
bout
onc
e a
wee
k to
wal
k do
g on
trai
l. E
nter
ed s
ite 1
298
Que
stio
n_3
9732
329
8Q
uest
ion_
14W
ante
d to
see
wha
t was
out
her
e, m
ight
brin
g th
e gr
andk
ids
back
to h
ike
arou
nd. W
ent t
o si
te 1
and
229
8Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g29
8Q
uest
ion_
9aH
ikin
g29
8Q
uest
ion_
10C
ampi
ng30
0Q
uest
ion_
7bP
hoto
301
Que
stio
n_7b
Pho
to30
2Q
uest
ion_
397
814
302
Que
stio
n_11
Tras
h.30
2Q
uest
ion_
14S
ite 1
fish
ing
acce
ss30
2Q
uest
ion_
7bP
hoto
303
Que
stio
n_7b
Pho
to30
4Q
uest
ion_
397
814
304
Que
stio
n_11
Dyi
ng tr
ees.
Unh
arve
sted
fire
haz
ard
trees
.30
4Q
uest
ion_
14si
te 1
rest
room
304
Que
stio
n_7b
Res
troom
s30
6Q
uest
ion_
397
814
306
Que
stio
n_14
site
1 w
ater
and
fish
ing
acce
ss30
6Q
uest
ion_
7bsw
imm
ing
306
Que
stio
n_9a
salm
on fi
shin
g30
7Q
uest
ion_
7bR
estro
oms
1510
308
Que
stio
n_3
9705
330
8Q
uest
ion_
14S
ITE
1 fi
shin
g ac
cess
308
Que
stio
n_7b
Res
troom
s30
9Q
uest
ion_
7bR
estro
oms
311
Que
stio
n_3
9747
831
1Q
uest
ion_
14To
few
pla
ces
for G
old
Pan
ning
. si
te 1
fish
ing
acce
ss31
6Q
uest
ion_
397
814
316
Que
stio
n_14
Site
1 p
icni
c an
d fis
hing
acc
ess
320
Que
stio
n_3
9239
732
0Q
uest
ion_
7bD
ogs
320
Que
stio
n_9a
Hik
ing
321
Que
stio
n_3
9783
832
1Q
uest
ion_
9asa
lmon
fish
ing
327
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
328
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
329
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
335
Que
stio
n_3
9781
433
5Q
uest
ion_
14Le
ave
the
site
the
way
it is
335
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
inh
336
Que
stio
n_3
9781
433
6Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g33
9Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g34
0Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g34
2Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g34
3Q
uest
ion_
383
713
343
Que
stio
n_11
trash
343
Que
stio
n_14
Goo
d ou
thou
se34
3Q
uest
ion_
7bH
ikin
g34
3Q
uest
ion_
10H
ikin
g34
4Q
uest
ion_
397
814
344
Que
stio
n_11
Bad
ly p
aved
road
344
Que
stio
n_14
resu
rface
road
, goo
d pa
thw
ay, m
ore
picn
icki
ng a
reas
344
Que
stio
n_7b
Hik
ing
345
Que
stio
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Total Survey Summary
The survey results are averaged among all surveys for question 1,2,4 “number of” shouldbe number of nights. Question 8, number of year, and how many times per year isaveraged. Also fall and winter should be switched for the last question of question 8.The number of vehicles traveling together, estimated number of people in group, andnumber of axles of vehicles or vehicles in group including trailer are also averaged. Forthe rest of the questions it results are totaled for the responses.
1512
MASON DAM SURVEY RESULTS1) How may people are in your group?2) How many vehicles does your group 3) Where are you from? Zip Code:4) Are you staying the night?
5) If not staying over night, how long do you plan to visit (# of hours?)6) What is your method of access?
7) What activities will you participate in during your visit?
8) Is this your first visit to this area?
9) What has drawn you to recreate in this area?
10) What aspects of this area are important to you?
11) Are there features here that detract from your 12) What are your opinions regarding?
13) If the forest Services decided due to the use statistics and lack of funding to removee the outhouse, picnic tables, and fire rings
14) Do you have any additional comments you would like to make about the questions or improvements to these sites.
Number of axles of vehicle or vehicles in group, include trailers if Gender of person surveyed?Estimated age group:
If they did not stop to fill out survey please fill out observations made below.
Method of Access:Number of Vehicles traveling together:Estimated number of people in group:Number of axles of vehicle or vehicles in group, include trailers if Brief Vehicle Discription in order ot match Entry with Exit.Time of Entry:
Yes No Number of Union Creek Campgound South Shore Phillips Lake Sumpter
Vehicle Motorcycle ATV HikingWading Bicycle Snowmobile
FishingHunting
Camping OHV Sightseeing
YesNo
Picnicking Snowmobiling
Do you plan on coming back?What seasons of the year would you visit?
Summer
Fall
Fresh water fishery Scenic appearancethe FisheryHistoricScenery
Fall
How many years have you been coming to these sites?
Yes NoSpring Summer
WinterSpringWhat seasons of the year do you visit?How many times per year do you visit?
Winter
Natural open pine landscapes Rustic Restrooms
Not at all
Male
No Opinion
Female
50-59
Adding a powerhouse structure at the base of the dam?Good Idea Bad Idea No Opinion
Very Much Somewhat No Opinion Not really
from site 2. What would your opinion be?Good Idea Bad Idea
19 Years and Under
Would the addition of a hydroelectric power plant affect your recreational visits to this area?
20-29 30-39 40-4960-69 70+
Sunny
None
WEATHER
20+15-19+11-156-100-5
Wind
OvercastPartly Cloudy
Drizzle Rain
degrees in FahrenheitTemp:
SnowPercipitation:
1.470.63
45 159 0.3815 4 11
0.9
194 4 00
10 0
12316
3844
74
80
49 932 33
81 133 70 36
138 78 127158
149131147164
11 18 10
7421117
41 146
0 95 43
10 20 53 4758 28 11
0.841.49
1.69
103 10 13
119 20 1 00
132 5 4 1
0.33
28 75.96
4.05
176 85
Total Surveys: 375
Salmon Fishing 12
1513
Road Counter Data
The road counter was installed near the survey site on the Mason Dam access road andspanned the whole road. The road counter was installed May 1, 2007. The data receivedduring the months form May to August were inadequate to include in the study. We usedtwo different road counters during this time. Both units malfunctioned losing the storeddata. Once we realized that these counters were not going to work correctly we orderedtwo new ones and started checking the counter daily to obtain as much data as possible.Once we received the new counters the first one (1N) was placed about a foot and a halfaway from the original (1). The second (2N) was set up just before the entrance to site 2.On the following form, days when the survey was conducted show up as S.D. and if thedisplay was blank a NA was recorded. Weekend readings are highlighted to helpseparate the data from weekday to weekend use.
1514
Attachment C
Road Counter TotalsDate Day of the Week Time Start Time End Hours 1 1N 2N
8/2/2007 Thu S.D. 8508/3/2007 Fri 1521 18.5 68/3/2007 Fri 15218/6/2007 Mon 927 66 08/6/2007 Mon 13508/7/2007 Tue 800 18 408/7/2007 Tue 13568/8/2007 Wed 1507 25 628/8/2007 Wed 15078/9/2007 Thu 1520 24 998/9/2007 Thu 1520
8/10/2007 Fri 1509 24 848/10/2007 Fri 15098/12/2007 Sun S.D. 845 31.5 NA8/12/2007 Sun S.D. 913 1634 7.25 1428/12/2007 Sun S.D. 16348/13/2007 Mon 1517 22.75 678/13/2007 Mon 15178/14/2007 Tue 1813 27 728/14/2007 Tue 18138/17/2007 Fri 1637 25.25 1918/17/2007 Fri 16378/20/2007 Mon 1509 70.5 1478/20/2007 Mon 15098/21/2007 Tue 945 18.75 NA8/21/2007 Tue 15008/22/2007 Wed 1436 23.5 538/22/2007 Wed 14368/23/2007 Thu S.D. 910 18.75 NA 37 448/23/2007 Thu S.D. 910 1610 7 40 63 648/23/2007 Thu S.D. 16108/24/2007 Fri 1452 23 36 71 708/24/2007 Fri 14528/27/2007 Mon 1619 73.25 193 313 2918/27/2007 Mon 16198/28/2007 Tue 1443 23 22 47 518/28/2007 Tue 14438/29/2007 Wed 1509 24 55 54 338/29/2007 Wed 15098/30/2007 Thu 1402 23 53 76 598/30/2007 Thu 14028/31/2007 Fri 1440 24.5 38 63 608/31/2007 Fri 1440
9/4/2007 Tue 1347 95 548 818 6069/4/2007 Tue 13479/5/2007 Wed 1403 24.25 NA 47 419/5/2007 Wed 1403
Road Counter
1515
9/6/2007 Thu 1541 25.75 NA 46 189/6/2007 Thu 15419/7/2007 Fri 1452 23 42 289/7/2007 Fri 1452
9/10/2007 Mon 1448 72 246 2019/10/2007 Mon 14489/11/2007 Tue 854 18 32 139/11/2007 Tue 8549/12/2007 Wed 1055 25 52 369/12/2007 Wed 10559/15/2007 Sat S.D. 825 70.5 161 979/15/2007 Sat S.D. 825 1635 8 52 199/15/2007 Sat S.D. 16359/17/2007 Mon 1350 45.25 166 1049/17/2007 Mon 13509/20/2007 Thu 1603 74.25 95 649/20/2007 Thu 16039/21/2007 Fri 945 17.75 26 179/21/2007 Fri 945 1615 6.5 35 209/21/2007 Fri 16159/24/2007 Mon S.D. 910 65 104 589/24/2007 Mon S.D. 910 1630 7.25 19 109/24/2007 Mon S.D. 163010/4/2007 Thu 1029 210 170 91
1516
Baker Valley Irrigation District Data
This form was made specifically for Baker Valley Irrigation District. When we startedthis study plan I met with the manager and gave him copies of this form and instructedhim how to fill it out. After about a month I spoke with him to see how things weregoing and if they needed any additional form copies. He let me know that they tried tokeep tract but the forms would get wet or lost. He told me that they visit the dam about 5times a day.
1517
Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or contractors
With this form I kept track of the County’s trips in and out of the Mason Dam access roadarea. I also included vehicles observed on non-survey day when I was resetting thecounters or conducting the water quality survey. On survey days those that I did not havefill out a survey form, such as a Baker Valley Irrigation District vehicle, were entered onthis form. I failed to give this form to the Forest Service. However, on September 28, Ispoke with a gentleman that stopped in to clean the facilities who told me he cleans thetwo sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. This would have been 80 roundtrips taken during he survey time period, which were not recorded on the following form.
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Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker Countyh2oBVID
BVID
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker Countyh2oBaker County
Baker CountysurveyBaker County
Baker County
Visitor
Water Resource Dept.
Water Resource Dept.
Visitor
USFSThey come and clean on M,W,F,SUSFS
Baker County
Baker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2oBaker CountyWent to check counters
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
9/28/2007 1015 IN 2
9/28/2007 800
9/28/2007 815 OUT 2
IN 2
9/24/2007 1635 OUT 2
9/24/2007 1540 OUT 2
9/24/2007 1405
9/24/2007 1508 IN 2
OUT 2
9/24/2007 1400 OUT 2
9/24/2007 1312 IN 2
1
9/24/2007 900
9/24/2007 1156 IN 2
IN 2 1
9/21/2007 1620 OUT 2
9/21/2007 830 IN 2
9/21/2007 730
9/21/2007 800 OUT 2
IN 2
9/17/2007 1358 OUT 2
9/17/2007 1350 IN 2
9/15/2007 1600
9/15/2007 1640 OUT 2
IN 2
9/15/2007 900 OUT 2
9/15/2007 830 IN 2
9/13/2007
9/13/2007 1625 OUT 2
OUT 2
1
9/13/2007 IN 2
9/13/2007 1350 OUT 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1519
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2oBaker CountyWent to check countersBaker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker CountyWent to check countersBaker County Reset counter afterdriving over them on the way outBaker County1n going inBaker County2n going inBaker County2n going outBaker County1n going outBaker County1n 2nBaker County2n 1nDEQ
DEQ
Baker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2o
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
19/13/2007 1345 IN 2
1
9/13/2007 921
9/13/2007 1011 OUT 4
IN 4 1
9/12/2007 1045 OUT 2
9/12/2007 1020 IN 2
9/12/2007 1022
9/12/2007 1052 OUT 2
IN 2
9/11/2007 853 OUT 2
9/11/2007 850 OUT 2
9/11/2007 847
9/11/2007 850 IN 2
IN 2
9/10/2007 1450 OUT 2
9/10/2007 1443 IN 2
7-Sep 1450
9/7/2007 1500 OUT 2
IN 2
1
19/7/2007 800 OUT 2
9/7/2007 745 IN 2
9/6/2007 1538
9/6/2007 1550 OUT 2
IN 2
9/5/2007 1411 OUT 2
9/5/2007 1400 IN 2
9/4/2007 1345
9/4/2007 1353 OUT 2
IN 2
8/31/2007 1446 OUT 2
8/31/2007 1438 IN 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1520
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2oBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker Countyreset counters on way in Baker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counter
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
8/30/2007 1409 OUT 2
8/29/2007 1516
8/30/2007 1400 IN 2
OUT 2
8/29/2007 1505 IN 2
8/28/2007 1452 OUT 2
8/27/2007 1622
8/28/2007 1441 IN 2
OUT 2
8/27/2007 1617 IN 2
8/24/2007 1459 OUT 2
8/23/2007 1620
8/24/2007 1448 IN 2
OUT 2
8/23/2007 1611 IN 2
8/23/2007 915 OUT 2
8/22/2007 1502
8/23/2007 906 IN 2
OUT 2
8/22/2007 1430 IN 2
8/21/2007 1505 OUT 2
8/21/2007 1000
8/21/2007 1500 IN 2
OUT 2
8/21/2007 940 IN 2
8/21/2007 745 OUT 2
8/20/2007 1510
8/21/2007 700 IN 2
OUT 2
8/20/2007 1507 IN 2
8/17/2007 1640 OUT 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1521
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountSurveySheriff checking on gun shot fired in area
Sheriff leaving
Visitor
BVID red car
BVID
BVID
BVID
BVID
BVID
BVID
BVID
Baker County
Baker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker Countyh2oBaker Countyh2oBaker CountyWent to check counterBaker CountyLeaving after reset of counterBaker CountyWent to check counter
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
8/17/2007 1633 IN 2
1
8/14/2007 1612
8/14/2007 1614 OUT 2
IN 2
1
1
1
8/14/2007 755 OUT 2
8/14/2007 742 IN 2
8/13/2007 1513
8/13/2007 1519 OUT 2
IN 2
8/12/2007 1635 OUT 2
8/12/2007 1556 IN 2
8/12/2007 1254
8/12/2007 1259 OUT 2
IN 2
8/12/2007 1228 OUT 2
8/12/2007 1225 OUT 2
8/12/2007 1057
8/12/2007 1133 IN 2
IN 2 2
8/12/2007 1057 IN 2
8/12/2007 1030 IN 2
8/12/2007 925
8/12/2007 936 OUT 2
IN 2
8/12/2007 821 IN 2
8/10/2007 1510 OUT 2
8/9/2007 1522
8/10/2007 1506 IN 2
OUT 2
8/9/2007 1518 IN 2
8/8/2007 1509 OUT 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1522
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker CountyCheck counterBaker Counttaking counter in to work onBaker CountyReset CounterBaker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker CountyChecked counter brought inBaker County
Baker CountyReconnected counterBaker County
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
8/8/2007 1505 IN 1
8/7/2007 1354
8/7/2007 1358 IN 2
IN 2
8/7/2007 900 OUT 2
8/7/2007 848 IN 2
8/7/2007 700
8/7/2007 710 OUT 2
IN 2
8/6/2007 1355 OUT 2
8/6/2007 1350 IN 2
8/6/2007 927
8/6/2007 930 OUT 2
IN 2
8/3/2007 1522 OUT 2
8/3/2007 1519 IN 2
8/2/2007 1645
8/2/2007 1700 OUT 2
IN 2
8/2/2007 852 OUT 2
8/2/2007 840 IN 2
1
7/24/2007 630
7/24/2007 700 OUT 2
IN 2 1
7/23/2007 1415 OUT 2
7/23/2007 1400 IN 2
7/23/2007 845
7/23/2007 915 OUT 2
IN 2
1
17/22/2007 1615 OUT 2
7/22/2007 845 IN 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1523
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Brown and Caldwell
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Baker County
Baker County
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
17/17/2007 800 OUT 2
1
7/7/2007 1636
7/17/2007 730 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
7/7/2007 835 IN 2
7/6/2007 OUT 2
1
7/4/2007 1615
7/6/2007 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
7/4/2007 840 IN 2
6/28/2007 OUT 2
1
6/22/2007
6/28/2007 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
6/22/2007 IN 2
6/20/2007 1630 OUT 2
1
6/20/2007 900
6/20/2007 1600 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
20-Jun 845 IN 2
6/17/2007 1630 OUT 2
1
6/17/2007 900
6/17/2007 1615 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
6/17/2007 845 IN 2
6/16/2007 1630 OUT 2
1
6/16/2007 900
6/16/2007 1615 IN 2
OUT 2
1
1
1
6/16/2007 845 IN 2
6/15/2007 OUT 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1524
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwll
Baker County
Red Ford Focus BVID
Visitor 1
Visitor 2
Visitor 1
Red car that allready took survey
Red car that allready took survey
Round trip car
Round trip car
Round trip car
Visitor 2
Baker County
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwll
Baker CountyRoad work delayed set upBaker CountyChange of person conducting surveyBaker County
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
5/25/2007 IN 2
1
5/25/2007 OUT 2
1
1
1
5/28/2007 846
5/28/2007 921 IN 2
IN 2
5/28/2007 1015 IN 2
1
5/28/2007 1150 IN 2
1
1
1
5/28/2007 1300
5/28/2007 1430 IN 2
OUT 2
5/28/2007 1515 OUT 2
1
5/28/2007 1615 4
1
1
1
5/28/2007 1617
5/28/2007 1618 4
4
5/28/2007 1630 OUT 2
1
5/28/2007 1630 OUT 2
1
1
1
6/1/2007
6/1/2007 OUT 2
IN 2
6/7/2007 855 IN 2
1
6/7/2007 1230 IN 2
1
1
1
6/7/2007 1315
6/7/2007 1630 IN 2
OUT 2
6/7/2007 1645 OUT 2
1
6/7/2007 1645 OUT 2
1
1
1
6/8/2007
6/8/2007 OUT 2
IN 2
16/15/2007 IN 2
1525
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker County
Baker County
Baker County, Baker House Mini bus with 10+ people fishing and hiking at site 2Baker County, Showing Brown and Caldwellthe water quality sampling sitesBrown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell
Baker County Cool and rainyA little snow mixVisitor
Visitor
Visitor
Visitor
RV parked at site 2
RV parked at site 2
Green Pick up that did not stop on the way out and came back in at site 2Pick up at site 2
RV parked at site 2
Red Honda Car Parked at BVID house
Baker County
Visitor
Visitor
Baker County
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
5/3/2007 845 IN 2
2
5/3/2007 1620 OUT 2
2.5
2.5
2
5/4/2007 1100
5/4/2007 1130 OUT 2
IN 2
5/4/2007 1100 IN 2
1
5/4/2007 1130 OUT 2
2
2
1
5/11/2007
5/11/2007 OUT 2
IN 2
5/17/2007 IN 2
2.7
5/17/2007 OUT 2
1
1
2.7
5/20/2007 900
5/20/2007 1120 IN 2
IN 2
5/20/2007 1345 OUT 2
2.7
5/20/2007 1347 IN 2
2.7
2.7
1 2.7
5/20/2007 1533
5/20/2007 1620 2
OUT 2
5/20/2007 1620 2
2.7
5/20/2007 1620 2
2 2.7
2.7
2.7
5/20/2007 1620
5/20/2007 1620 2
2
5/20/2007 1620 2
1
5/23/2007 853 IN 2
2.7
1
1
5/23/2007 1124
5/23/2007 1245 OUT 2
IN 2
15/23/2007 1639 OUT 2
1526
Attachment E
IN Weather Comments orOUT Vehicle Trailer 1,2,3 Observations
Baker CountyLeaving after reset of countersBaker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker CountysurveyBaker County
Baker Countypulled out road counters
Weather 1 Excellent Weather - it would make you want to go outdoors2 Decent Weather - you would go out if you had something planned3 Terrible Weather - too cold, windy, hard rain, miserable for much fun outdoors
10/4/2007 1028 OUT 2
10/4/2007 1023 IN 2
9/29/2007 1615 OUT 2
9/29/2007 900
9/29/2007 1600 IN 2
OUT 2
9/29/2007 845 IN 2
9/28/2007 1100 OUT 2
Mason Dam Visits by Baker County, Agencies, or ContractorsDate Time
Number of Axles
1527
Baker Valley Irrigation District House Data
The following form recorded the number of round trips made by the family that lives atthe Baker Valley Irrigation District house on the Mason Dam access road. This isdifferent from the other forms where we kept track of axles. In the comments theyrecorded if there was more than tow axles per vehicle. They also kept track of theirvisitors. The visitors were split into different categories in order that they could becounted as a possible recreationalist, just a visitor, or both. This data will help us look atthe road counter data and determine the recreational use of the area. The highlightedsections represent weekends.
1528
Attachment F
Month:_May ___________ Year:__2007 _______
1,2,3 Tally Marks
1 3 1 1 Garbage Truck
2 2 1 Schwan's Truck
3 2
4 2
5 4 Trip one way, with single axle horse trailer
6 2 1 1
7 3
8 3 Garbage Truck
9 2
10 4
11 4 1 1
12 3
13 5
14 3 1 1
15 4 1 Garbage Truck
16 3 1 1 Schwan's Truck
17 5 3 1 School bus tour
18 5
19 2 1,1 1,1
20 3
21 3
22 3 1 1 Garbage Truck
23 3
24 4
25 3
26 3 1 1 One way double axle trailer
27 2
28 1 1,1,1,1 1,1,1,1 One way double axle trailer/ 2-w doub. Axle
29 4
30 3
31 4Visitors
1. They came to see you Only.2. They came to visit after using Mason Dam/Upper Powder River area for recreation.3. They came to visit and plan on using the Mason Dam/Upper Powder River recreation area.
Tally Marks Observations
Mason Dam "Operators House"Day Number of Round Trips Visitors Comments or
1529
Attachment F
Month:_ _June__________ Year:__2007 _______
1,2,3 Tally Marks
1 3
2 2
3 1 1,1 1,1
4 3
5 3 1,1 1,1 Garbage Truck
6 3 1 1
7 2
8 2
9 3
10 2
11 2
12 1 1,1,1 1,1,1 Garbage Truck
13 2 1,1,1 1,1,1 Schwans Truck
14 3
15 3
16 2
17 3 1,1,1 1,1,1
18 3
19 2 1 1 Grabage Truck
20 2
21 3
22 3
23 3
24 2
25 3
26 2 1 1 Garbage Truck
27 2 1,1 1,1 Schwans Truck
28 2 1 1
29 3 1 1
30 2 1 1
31Visitors
1. They came to see you Only.2. They came to visit after using Mason Dam/Upper Powder River area for recreation.3. They came to visit and plan on using the Mason Dam/Upper Powder River recreation area.
Tally Marks Observations
Mason Dam "Operators House"Day Number of Round Trips Visitors Comments or
1530
Attachment F
Month:_ _July__________ Year:__2007 _______
1,2,3 Tally Marks
1 2 1 1
2 2 1 1
3 1 Garbage truck
4 2
5 3
6 3
7 2
8 1
9 3
10 3 1 1
11 2 1 1 Garbage Truck
12 4 Schwans truck
13 2
14 2
15 2
16 5
17 3 1 1 Garbage Truck
18 2
19 2
20 3
21 4
22 2
23 3
24 4 1 1 Grabage Truck
25 3 1 1 Schwans Truck
26 3
27 3
28 2
29 3
30 4 1 1 Service Truck
31 3 1 1 Garbage truckVisitors
1. They came to see you Only.2. They came to visit after using Mason Dam/Upper Powder River area for recreation.3. They came to visit and plan on using the Mason Dam/Upper Powder River recreation area.
Tally Marks Observations
Mason Dam "Operators House"Day Number of Round Trips Visitors Comments or
1531
Attachment F
Month:_ August ___________ Year:__2007 _______
1,2,3 Tally Marks
1 2
2 4
3 2
4 3
5 1
6 3
7 3 1 1 Camper-1 way double-axle
8 2 1 1 Schwans
9 1
10 2
11 2
12 3 Camper-1 way double-axle
13 2
14 2
15 1 1 1 Garbage Truck
16 3
17 2
18 1
19
20 3
21 2 1 1 Schwans
22 1 1 1 Grabage Truck
23 4
24 2
25 1
26
27 2 1 1 Garbage truck
28 3
29 2
30 3
31 4Visitors
1. They came to see you Only.2. They came to visit after using Mason Dam/Upper Powder River area for recreation.3. They came to visit and plan on using the Mason Dam/Upper Powder River recreation area.
Tally Marks Observations
Mason Dam "Operators House"Day Number of Round Trips Visitors Comments or
1532
Attachment F
Month:_ September___________ Year:__2007 _______
1,2,3 Tally Marks
1 "Had a yard sale-many people"
2 " "
3 2
4 2 1 1 Garbage Truck
5 3 1 1 Schwans
6 5
7 2
8 1
9 3
10 4
11 2 1 1 Garbage Truck
12 2
13 3
14 4 1 way camper-double axle
15 2
16 2 1 way camper-double axle
17 4
18 2 1 1 Garbage truck
19 3 1 1 Schwans
20 2
21 2
22 1
23 2
24 3
25 4 1 1 Garbage Truck
26 2
27 3
28 2
29 3
30 1
31Visitors
1. They came to see you Only.2. They came to visit after using Mason Dam/Upper Powder River area for recreation.3. They came to visit and plan on using the Mason Dam/Upper Powder River recreation area.
Tally Marks Observations
Mason Dam "Operators House"Day Number of Round Trips Visitors Comments or
1533