June 16, 1971 (8 pages)

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Sea nebo bia Rec aS eagne re Re ee ee, Te eer fe cele ettidy hate ain ah cadet» Shpcoa-acitnce a Wvesodeaipsie eat esit C00 ACO ALLL LLL ALLL ALLIS, ( The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, June 16, 19713_ TNF launches study to determine UCDdegrees to.a dozen use of Grouse Ridge area land The future recrational uses of a 16,000 acre Grouse Ridge Lakes area probably will be de_ termined by an environmental study which Tahoe National Forest has launched, ‘The area is located on the western slope ofthe Sierra Nevada Mountains north of Interstate 80 and east of the.Bownot have sanitary facilities or garbage pickup, Cleanup of the unimproved sites has been limited to four wheel drive clubs and other conservation minded groups and individuals, Branagh said, Deer hunting and fishing are the two main wildlife activities, There are numerous furbearers of the area, Branagh said, He cited reduction of thenumber of cattle, shorter permitted grazing ‘periods, and banning of © sheep as improving conditions of the meadows, : The forest service concluded the presentation with ‘slides showing the beauty of the area and with some refleeting camperable to seek more cooperation and education of drivers who use the roads?" "Has there been any subdividing proposed?" Hal Cox, county sanitarian, complimented TNF on getting "the public involved" and said the health department is primarily concerned with water Nevada county will be represented at the University of California at Davis commencement -exercises with a dozen local students eandidates for degrees. The students and their field of study are: Gerald D. Chan, zoology; Michael S. Ellison, physics; Robert J. Garbellano, psychology; Christian P. Hellwig, biological sciences; Barry J. Kerr, psychology; Devon M, yews Road, inside Nevada and small mammals, Blue er litter and sanitation probquality, that standards be set Stewart, history; Steven F.TasThe 1 é eth grouse and mountain quail are lems, Vehicles traveling over by regulatory agencies, and of sone, psychology; Sherman N, e iand w many lakes native game birds, Other migrapoor roads and fragile soil have criteria for forming judgments, Williamson, zoology; Richard M. .and streams, situated in a scenic setting of high Sierra together with absence of manmade improvements, makes this country unusually attractive to the back country enthusiast, Henry Branagh, forest supervisor said, The TNF supervisor explained the purpose of the study at a public meeting hosted by TNF last week in the Nevada City Veterans building, He invited public participation in deciding the destiny within a defined boundary. More than 175 recreational conscious people from here, Sacramento, Auburn and other points were present, They questioned and commented on proposed future uses, Some participating in the discussion identified themselves as belonging to the Four-Wheelers, Pacific Gas andElectricCom-. pany, Southern Pacific Land Company and Nevada Irrigation District share ownership of the acreage with TNF, Branagh said the forest service consulted with the private owners before beginning the study, Recreational use has greatly increased in recent years and TNF officials believe it is time to determine what changes, if any, are needed in forest service management of the area, Branagh said, "Possibilities are many," Branagh said, He cited them as ranging from full access development to provide for facilities such as roads, resorts, etc. to the restricted uses such as day and foot and horse travel. The fact sheet shows that the study derives its name from Grouse Ridge, on the southwest boundary, and the numerous lakes (some 70)within and adjacent to it, Elevation. varies from 5,200 feet at Fordyce Creek to 8,000 feet atop of Black Buttes, Most is above 6,800 feet. The ter~ rain is generally moderate with steeper slopes adjacent to isoldted peaks dispersed throughout, Land ownership divided into somewhat of a checker board pattern is: TNF, 8,400 acres; NID, 1,000 acres; Southern Pacific, 6,300 acres, and PG&E, 300 acres, There is good access over unpaved roads to the boundary line, Access within is now limited to low standard four-wheel drive trails and a network of . foot, bike and horse trails, which are of poor quality. There are five improved recreation sites outside the boundary, but none inside, However, there are numerous unimproved camping sites within the baqundaries, which -do At tory birds are transient residents, Rainbow, brook and brown trout inhabit the numerous lakes and streams, Neither hunting nor fishing appear to be.excessive at this time, Branagh said, ; Approximately 250 head of cattle graze meadows during the late summer season, Heavy sheep and cattle grazing in early days is the apparent reason for sparse ground cover on the fragile soil small isolated contributed to erosion and stream damage, The audience aired its views and asked some questions, Some were: roe "As we restrict usage does it intensify problems in other recreational areas?" "Has or would the state consider establishing a type of tax relief for the private owners, so that the land could remain undeveloped?" "Rather than restricting vehicle use wouldn't it be prefKt is not our intent to develop before the study is completed," said Leon Sanford Sanford indicated the . railroad company has considered establishing a "holding area” for campers and trailers along the fringe of the perimeter. "We firmly believe that forest service business is public business, It is our hope that you will take the necessary time to become involved in the analysis of this truly scenic area," Branagh said, Hawkins, mathematics; Joanne S. Nitzberg, sociology; Nedra J. Self, child development and Robert S. Hill, philosophy. demand for more gas 19X-W671 i evar Pe at he ed ao . This year the number of people we serve is expected to increase by more than 105,000 —about 12 new customers every hour. More peaple mean more — tricity for homes, businesses, schools, street lights, etc. Our is available. and elecjob is to make sure this energy New systems that will help clean up and improve our environment are also increasing the demand for energy. With all these growing public needs in mind, our aim is to make sure Every hour of every day : there are a dozen new reasons we have to build ahead. =.¥ ¢ 6 8 ww 84 a4 8 there’s always enough reliable energy available for everyone. That’s why we are building new plants and must continue to provide for the future. And we know you really would notwantitany other way. PGaw why

ed 7 oe ean ash is Revel a sects. Sid Gi I ae i hie Spo aeons Se nests Sanit ! Sea nebo bia Rec aS eagne re Re ee ee, Te eer fe cele ettidy hate ain ah cadet» Shpcoa-acitnce a Wvesodeaipsie eat esit C00 ACO ALLL LLL ALLL ALLIS, ( The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, June 16, 19713_ TNF launches study to determine UCDdegrees to.a dozen use of Grouse Ridge area land The future recrational uses of a 16,000 acre Grouse Ridge Lakes area probably will be de_ termined by an environmental study which Tahoe National Forest has launched, ‘The area is located on the western slope ofthe Sierra Nevada Mountains north of Interstate 80 and east of the.Bownot have sanitary facilities or garbage pickup, Cleanup of the unimproved sites has been limited to four wheel drive clubs and other conservation minded groups and individuals, Branagh said, Deer hunting and fishing are the two main wildlife activities, There are numerous furbearers of the area, Branagh said, He cited reduction of thenumber of cattle, shorter permitted grazing ‘periods, and banning of © sheep as improving conditions of the meadows, : The forest service concluded the presentation with ‘slides showing the beauty of the area and with some refleeting camperable to seek more cooperation and education of drivers who use the roads?" "Has there been any subdividing proposed?" Hal Cox, county sanitarian, complimented TNF on getting "the public involved" and said the health department is primarily concerned with water Nevada county will be represented at the University of California at Davis commencement -exercises with a dozen local students eandidates for degrees. The students and their field of study are: Gerald D. Chan, zoology; Michael S. Ellison, physics; Robert J. Garbellano, psychology; Christian P. Hellwig, biological sciences; Barry J. Kerr, psychology; Devon M, yews Road, inside Nevada and small mammals, Blue er litter and sanitation probquality, that standards be set Stewart, history; Steven F.TasThe 1 é eth grouse and mountain quail are lems, Vehicles traveling over by regulatory agencies, and of sone, psychology; Sherman N, e iand w many lakes native game birds, Other migrapoor roads and fragile soil have criteria for forming judgments, Williamson, zoology; Richard M. .and streams, situated in a scenic setting of high Sierra together with absence of manmade improvements, makes this country unusually attractive to the back country enthusiast, Henry Branagh, forest supervisor said, The TNF supervisor explained the purpose of the study at a public meeting hosted by TNF last week in the Nevada City Veterans building, He invited public participation in deciding the destiny within a defined boundary. More than 175 recreational conscious people from here, Sacramento, Auburn and other points were present, They questioned and commented on proposed future uses, Some participating in the discussion identified themselves as belonging to the Four-Wheelers, Pacific Gas andElectricCom-. pany, Southern Pacific Land Company and Nevada Irrigation District share ownership of the acreage with TNF, Branagh said the forest service consulted with the private owners before beginning the study, Recreational use has greatly increased in recent years and TNF officials believe it is time to determine what changes, if any, are needed in forest service management of the area, Branagh said, "Possibilities are many," Branagh said, He cited them as ranging from full access development to provide for facilities such as roads, resorts, etc. to the restricted uses such as day and foot and horse travel. The fact sheet shows that the study derives its name from Grouse Ridge, on the southwest boundary, and the numerous lakes (some 70)within and adjacent to it, Elevation. varies from 5,200 feet at Fordyce Creek to 8,000

feet atop of Black Buttes, Most is above 6,800 feet. The ter~ rain is generally moderate with steeper slopes adjacent to isoldted peaks dispersed throughout, Land ownership divided into somewhat of a checker board pattern is: TNF, 8,400 acres; NID, 1,000 acres; Southern Pacific, 6,300 acres, and PG&E, 300 acres, There is good access over unpaved roads to the boundary line, Access within is now limited to low standard four-wheel drive trails and a network of . foot, bike and horse trails, which are of poor quality. There are five improved recreation sites outside the boundary, but none inside, However, there are numerous unimproved camping sites within the baqundaries, which -do At tory birds are transient residents, Rainbow, brook and brown trout inhabit the numerous lakes and streams, Neither hunting nor fishing appear to be.excessive at this time, Branagh said, ; Approximately 250 head of cattle graze meadows during the late summer season, Heavy sheep and cattle grazing in early days is the apparent reason for sparse ground cover on the fragile soil small isolated contributed to erosion and stream damage, The audience aired its views and asked some questions, Some were: roe "As we restrict usage does it intensify problems in other recreational areas?" "Has or would the state consider establishing a type of tax relief for the private owners, so that the land could remain undeveloped?" "Rather than restricting vehicle use wouldn't it be prefKt is not our intent to develop before the study is completed," said Leon Sanford Sanford indicated the . railroad company has considered establishing a "holding area” for campers and trailers along the fringe of the perimeter. "We firmly believe that forest service business is public business, It is our hope that you will take the necessary time to become involved in the analysis of this truly scenic area," Branagh said, Hawkins, mathematics; Joanne S. Nitzberg, sociology; Nedra J. Self, child development and Robert S. Hill, philosophy. demand for more gas 19X-W671 i evar Pe at he ed ao . This year the number of people we serve is expected to increase by more than 105,000 —about 12 new customers every hour. More peaple mean more — tricity for homes, businesses, schools, street lights, etc. Our is available. and elecjob is to make sure this energy New systems that will help clean up and improve our environment are also increasing the demand for energy. With all these growing public needs in mind, our aim is to make sure Every hour of every day : there are a dozen new reasons we have to build ahead. =.¥ ¢ 6 8 ww 84 a4 8 there’s always enough reliable energy available for everyone. That’s why we are building new plants and must continue to provide for the future. And we know you really would notwantitany other way. PGaw why