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SnowPACT

SnowPACT. Overview. The Snow River Watershed Government agencies, private groups, and citizens work together to benefit the various ecosystems and people. Key Principles. Inclusive Sustainable (ex. Economic, recreational activity) NO private boundaries Use experts and maps

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SnowPACT

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  1. SnowPACT

  2. Overview • The Snow River Watershed • Government agencies, private groups, and citizens work together to benefit the various ecosystems and people.

  3. Key Principles • Inclusive • Sustainable (ex. Economic, recreational activity) • NO private boundaries • Use experts and maps • Seek cooperation • Long term while recognizing short term cost

  4. The Snow River Ecosystem • Watershed area: 300,000 acres • Bounded by mountains on the West and North • Three tributaries include: South, Middle, and North Creeks • South and Middle Creeks drain into Pine Lake

  5. Ecosystem cont. • Red Cliff bisects the ecosystem • Red Cliff is 50-300 ft tall • Limestones create caves for different species (ex. Bats)

  6. History of SnowPACT • Semak Nation used as a winter home and spiritual location • 1840: Gold Rush & Trappers • 1843: Treaty was signed between Semaks and the U.S. government • Gold Rush declined but mining operation continues

  7. History cont. • 1930s: lands sold to private citizens • 1940s: construction of a dam and reservoir • After WWII, State Parks were constructed • 1974: Interstate 26 was completed

  8. SnowPACT members

  9. KARMA • Kachina Arch Resource Management Area • 20,000 acres • Run by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Designated for adaptive management • Central part of the snow river ecosystem compact

  10. Henry Memorial State Park • Series of 3 units on top of Red Cliff • 3000, 5000, and 8000 acres respectively • All highly develop with recreational components • The Park is being considered for better future development

  11. Bluff Canyon • Owned by the Nature Conservation Trust • Has attractive cave sites for bats • Fear of fragmentation of surrounding lands • A push to purchase a buffer zone

  12. Commercial Forestlands • Timber harvest • Westfir family owns more than 500,000 acres • Harvest according to best management practices • Major player in the SnowPACT

  13. Commercial Ranching • Medium size cattle ranches • Escalating land values and development • Against reintroduction of Bison

  14. BLM • Major administrators of the watershed • EPMU leases parcels to private ranches for cattle grazing

  15. Red Cliff Association • Members are owners of small ranchette • 25 to 35 acre parcels • Active group in civic and land management • For reintroduction of Bison

  16. Semak Nation • Native American tribe • Interested in further development of their cattle business • Also want to preserve cultural heritage • Against rock climbing on Red Cliff

  17. Altavista Anglers • Stock Pine Lake with trout • Involve in civic interests • Help maintain the Snow River and its tributaries • For keeping non-native trout

  18. Rock Climbers International • Interest group for both amateur and professional rock climbers • Create a thriving industry • Tourism • Economy

  19. Altavista • Population: 14,000 • Tourism replacing logging and ranching • Mayor supports rock climbing activities

  20. Species • The American Marten • The Big-Eared Bat • The Snow River Cutter • The Pale Swallowtail

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