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ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE ST. JOE RIVER
The Forest Service study of the St. Joe River indicates the entire main stem
of the St. Joe could qualify as a component of the national wild and scenic
river system. There seems to be agreement by roost people that the quality
of the river and its immediate environment is outstanding and should be perpetuated.
Below ar~ listed alternative management options for the riYer.
The alternatives represent different intensities of protection, regulation,
and development which in turn creates impacts on social, economic, and
environmental systems. The devastating flood of January, 1974, has recently
focused attention on flood problems.
Under these alternatives the Forest Service would make available to· local and
State governments and other agencies, all information gathered during the
river study. If requested, the Forest Service would work cooperatively with
such groups in developing comprehensive land use, flood plain management,
zoning or similar plans which could be regulated, developed and administered
by the State or local governments.
PROPOSALS
1. AS IS - National Forest land would be managed to provide a combination
of public benefits. Present needs expressed by people indicate that in
the event of resource use conflict that scenic, recreational, fish·and
wildlife, and water quality and usefulness shoul~ be given priority.
2. NATIONAL SYSTF.M - FOREST SERVICE MANAGEMENT - The river corridor would
be m~naged by the Forest Service in accord with the. river plan developed
for the river under the provisions of the Wild and Scenic River ~ct.
3. NATIONAL SYSTEM - JOINT STATE ~ FOREST SERVICE MANAGEMENT - The river
corridor would be managed jointly by the Forest Service and the State
in accord with a cooperative agreement developed. The cooperative
agreement would cover the responsibilities of each partx in carrying
out the joint river plan upder the provisions of the Wild and Scenic
River Act.
4. NATIONAL SYSTEM - ABOVE AVERY - National Forest lands above Avery within
the river corridor would be administered in accord with the plan developed
for the river under the provisions of the Wild and Scenic River Act •
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5. NATIONAL SYSTEM - ABOVE AVERY STATE PETITION - BELOW AVERY ~ POSSIBLE
The Forest Service would make available to local and State governments
and other agencies and landowners, information gathe.red during the
river study. The.Forest Service would work cooperatively with such
groups in developing comprehensive land use, flood plain management,
incentive programs, zoning or similar plans which would be regulated,
developed, and administered by the political sub-divisions of the
State. The State could include the rivet in the national system by
petition provisions of the ~lild and Scenic River Act,
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6. ATIONAL SYSTEM - ABOVE AVERY WITH PROVISIONAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE
LA.'INING .::: BELOW AVERY - Allow State and counties until July 1, 1977,
to implement comprehensive land use plans and flood plain regulations
for that area from #lATif f"M~64f to ,t!lt(J! tiw<'lll£1!{. .
Said comprehensive plans wed include but not be limited to the lands
and waters and interests to be acquired, developed, and adminis.tered
by the agencies or political subdivisions of the State. These plans V should provide for· floodway and flood fringe management. If these
!J •. .J plans are in effect with supporting regulations with t.he force of law,
~~ " that portion of the St. Joe River included by those re~ulations will
not be included in the National Wild and Scenic River··syetem unless
requested by the Governor of the State of Idaho.
7. NATIONAL SYSTEM- ABOVE AVERY PROVISIONAL -U.S. WATER RESOURCE COUNCIL
FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS - BELOW AVERY - Allow state and counties until
July 1; 1977, to implement regulations of flood hazard areas to reduce
flood losses along the St. Joe River from the confluence of the Main and
North Forks of the St. Joe to its mouth at Beedle Point. Said regulations
are to conform substanttally ~o those set forth in the United
States Hater Resources Council's publication entitled "Regulation o£
Flood. Hazard Areas to Reduce Flood Losses' Volume Two, Part V. " If on
July 1, 1977, said' regulations have force of law, the portion of the
St. Joe River included by those regulations will not be" included in the
National Wild .and Scenic Rivers System unless requested by the Governor
of the State of Idaho. If on July .1, 1977, thos,e regulations are hot in
effect, the entire St. Joe River would be recommended for inclusion in
the National· Wild and Scenic Rivers System wit!} regulation.;; as outlined
in the draft report and administered by the U.S. Forest' s·ervice. (Boundary
to include primarily flood plain, especially scenic focal points, historic
and archaeological "sites.)
8. STATE HILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ST. JOE r The State
would adopt its own Hild and Scenic River Act.
9. AS IS WITH ACCELERATED FLOOD PLAIN AND RIVER FRONTAGE ACQUrSITION BY
CITY, STATE, FEDERAL - Acquired lands could be leased fot .uses compatible
with a land management plan approved by concerned agencies.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
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This is in reply to your May 28 inquiry concerning the l~tter you
received from the St. Joe Valley Association; The memb~rs of the .
Asso.ciation ·are concerned with the site selected by the Forest ·
Service for the hearings on a proposal for the St. Joe ~iver.
As you know, the Forest Service study of the St. Joe. Ri~er pursuant
to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act has been ongoing since 1g7o:. The
study has been a closely coordinated effort ·invo'lving the; State of
Idaho, local· units of·government; interested groups' and individuals,·.
and other Federal age.ncies. The study effort is now drawing to a
close, and a draft report, with a proposal for the, river aY,ea, is
being prepared. The·proposal will be the subject .for t~e'upcoming
public hearings. · 1
Since the purpose of the hearing~ is to obtain the views of all
publics,·the Coeur d'Alere·site was selected because it wa~
accessible to more peopl'e·in Idaho. 8owever, our field peqple
directly concerned with the ri y~r study and hearings; hq.ve
informed us that they· are pssessing·the expressed need for
additional hearings. If necessary, hearings will be held at other
1 ocati ons in Idaho to accommodate concern.ed groups and· individuals
who wish to express their views.· · ·
Throughout the study period, the Forest Service has encouraged
public involvement and public input to· the St. Joe study process.
Through meetings, news releases, and an· Ad Hoc AQ~isory Group,
the 'public ha's been kept apprised of the status and objectives of
the river .study.· Now· that the study is nearing the end, a
recommended course of action for· the river area must be developed.
The scheduled ·hearings, plus the formal review of the study report.
called for in the Wild and Scenic Rive~Act, will pro.v ide some of
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. the basis for preparing a final recommendation. We are confident,
. that the recommendation, whether it is· for total, ·partial; or no
classification of the St. Joe,·will be supported by suffi~ient data
for the Congress to make an ·informed judgment and decision for the
future of ·the St. Joe. · · · ' ·
We will add a copy of the St. Joe Valley Association's l~tter to
our files on ·the St. Joe to aid us·in developing a recommendation
to be sent to the President and the Congress for consideration. ·
We appreciate your interest in this .maher.
Sincerely,
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Ralph Kizer of the Panhandle Forest called (he was in P.C.
Friday, had an appointment with me, but says Symms detained him
so long he couldn't make it to our office) to tell you the F.S.
recommendation on the St. Joe. He has asked the other offices
to embargo the news until Thursday when a session with the press
is scheduled (he's got to be kidding if he thinks McClure and
Symms will stay mum on this one).
1. Formal public hearings will be held in August. At the raving
of Dolly Hartman and Co. the hearings will be held not only
in Coeur d'Alene but also in St. Maries, Wallace, and Boise.
2. The F.S. recommendation:
(a) The upper St. Joe, from the National Forest boundary, below
Avery to the headwaters will be recommended for Wild and
Scenic River status.
specifically- from Spruce Tree_campground to St. Joe Lake
will be WILD river
- from Spruce Tree campground to the Forest Service
boundary, below Avery, will be RECREATIONAL river
- from the Forest Service boundary to Coeur d'Alene
Lake the F.S. recommends that , within two years,
the State and local governments plan the future
of the river. If the state legislature acts to
protect it must do so within two years.
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FOREST SERVICE
Dear Raader1
IDAHO PANHANDL.E NATIONAL FOA!STS
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COIEUPI: 0' ALI!.NE, IDAHO Ul14
June 20, 1974
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The encloeed brochure, A Proposal - 1974 St. Joe River announces
a Wild and Scenic River proposal for the St. Joe River. The St.
Joe River ie currently being etudied under the Wild and Scenic
Rivera Act. The purpose of the brochure is to acquaint you with
tha proposal and invite your comments at one of the formal hearings
to be held in Auguet. More information on the formal hearings and
hearing record may be found on Page 2 of the blue brochure.
If you deeire additional information concerning the proposal, please
write me a note, Ralph D. Kizer, Forest Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle
National Foresta, P. 0. Box 310, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 or u. s.
Foraet Service, St. Maries, ID 83861 and request a copy of Proposed
Field Draft Report ~ St. Joe River Study.
Plaasa take .the time to give us your colllllents for the official record
prior to September 20, 1974.
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90th Congress, S. 119
October 2, 1968
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AN ACT To provide a National Wild and Scenic
Rivers System, and for other purposes.
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The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act defined the
portion of the St. Joe River for study as'
Saint Joe, Idaho: The entire main stem.
There are 132.1 miles of river on the main
stem of the St. Joe which begins at the outlet
of St. Joe Lake and ends in Coeur d'Alene Lake
near Beedle Point,
The St. Joe River flows through 99.8 miles of
Shoshone County, 32.2 miles of Benewah County,
and .1 mile of Kootenai County, all in Idaho.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That (a) this Act may be
cited as the "Wild and Scenic Rivers Act".
(b) It is hereby declared to be the policy of
the United States that certain selected rivers
of the Nation which, with their immediate environments,
possess outstandingly remarkable
scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife,
historic, cultural, or other similar
values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition,
and that they and their immediate environments
shall be protected for the benefit
and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The Congress declares that the established national
policy of dam and other construction at
appropriate sections of the rivers of the United
States needs to be complemented by a policy
that would preserve other selected rivers or
sections thereof in their free-flowing condition
to protect the water quality of such
rivers and to fulfill other vital national
conservation purposes.
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Public Hearings I This brochure contains a proposal for including
the St. Joe River in the National Wild and Scenic
River System and an announcement of public hearings.
Following the hearing (s) the proposal
will be reevaluated and a draft Environmental
Impact Statement will be submitted to the Council
on Environmental Quality. After their review a
final Environmental Impact Statement will be
prepared and submitted for review by various
government departments and agencies and a final
study report along with the final Environmental
Impact Statement including agency comments, will
be forewarded by the Department of Agriculture
to Congress and the President.
Individuals, representatives of organizations,
and public officials may express their views
by appearing at one of the administrative
hearings, or they may submit written comments
for inclusion in the official record by
September 20, 1974.
Those wishing to present an oral statement at
the hearing should notify the hearings officer
by August 1, 1974, stating the approximate time
of day they wish to speak and at which of the
hearing locations their views will be expressed.
All requests received by August 1, 1974 with a
return address will be confirmed by mail prior
to the hearings.
The hearings are open to the public and no preregistration
is required for those wishing to
attend. In the event you do not preregister to
speak, but later decide you want to present an
oral statement at the hearing, opportunities
wlll be given as time allows. Written statements,
which may be submitted at the hearings
or until September 20, 1974, will be given
equal consideration along with oral statements
given at the hearings.
All preregistration requests and statements to
be submitted for the official record should be
sent to:
Hearings Officer
USDA-Forest Service
Idaho Panhandle National
P.O. Box 310
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Forests
AFTERNOON AND EVENING SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED
1:30 PM (PDT)
Friday, August 16, 1974
Heyburn Gym
St. Maries, ID ~
1:30 PM (PDT)
Saturday, August
Elks Lodge
Wallace, ID
17, 1974
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1:30 PM (PDT)
Monday, August 19, 1974
North Shore Motor Hotel
Coeur d'Alene, ID
1:30 PM (MDT)
Tuesday, August
Rodeway Inn
Boise, ID
20, 1974
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The St. Joe River today is much like the river
the early settlers knew in the 1800's. It
extends over 132 miles from its origin at St.
Joe Lake near the Idaho-Montana border to
Beedle Point where it empties into Coeur d'Alene
Lake. The headwaters run fast and free in
the steep valleys of the Bitterroot Range.
Then below Marble Creek the valley begins to
widen and the whitewater changes to pools and
riffles. Finally on the lo1<1er 30 miles the
river flows deep and quiet through a broad
floodplain.
The railroad arrived in 1908, and the St.
Joe Valley 1<1as caught in a tremendous timber
boom. Log flumes, splash dams, horses and
"steam donkeys 11 were used to get the timber
out of the mountains to the railroad landings
or mill sites. Vestiges of the early logging
days can still be found throughout much of
the drainage. Visitors to the city of St.
Maries can see one of the original steam
donkeys in the city park.
Another part of early life along the St. Joe
that is now gone are the steamboats. There
were no roads into the St. Joe Valley until
the early 1900's, so goods and people were
transported by boat from the city of Coeur
d'Alene via Coeur d'Alene Lake and the lower
St. Joe River, which became their "highway11
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barges like the 11Michigan11 to large excursion
boats like the "Idaho11
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and forty-seven feet long with a twenty-three
foot beam, and capable of carrying 1000 passengers
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Industry in the St. Joe Basin today revolves
around timber harvest and wood products. The
lower river is still used as a highway for the
transportation of logs which are towed by tugs
to mills on the north end of Coeur d'Alene
Lake and along the Spokane River.
Many game animals are found in the basin, including
large populations of deer and elk. The
American osprey is common along the river near
its mouth.
Towns have sprung up along the St. Joe, the
largest of which is St. Maries, located at the
junction of the St. Maries and St. Joe rivers.
St. Maries is the hub of valley commerce, and
is the major facility for recreationists coming
to the area by boat.
Agricultural activity cons.ists primarily of
small farms along the river-banks. Scattered
herds of cattle can be seen grazing in meadows
hear the cottonwood-lined "Shadowy St. Joe".
A major quality of the St. Joe River is its
aesthetic beauty. The river itself affords a
variety of sights. Surrounding scenery has
something for everyone, whether it be the
curious phenomenon of the "River that Flows
through the Lakes" in Heyburn State Park, the
green and grassy pastures of the floodplain,
or the steep, timber-covered slopes of the
upper St. Joe.
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Recommendation
FINDINGS
The entire 132.1 miles of the St. Joe River
qualifies for inclusion in the National Wild
and Scenic River System. The river is outstandingly
remarkable and its free flowing
condition, v1ater quality, scenery and other
associated qualities are worthy of protection.
PROPOSAL - That national legislation be enacted
that would add to the National Wild and Scenic
River System the upper 72.8 miles of the St.
Joe River from St. Joe Lake downstream to the
St. Joe National Forest Boundary to be administered
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The lower 59.3 miles between the St. Joe National
Forest boundary and Beedle Point would become
part of the National System contingent upon
the development of a specific management plan.
The specific plan would be developed by the
State and local governments with Federal agen-cies
participating, and should be done within
two years after the upper 72.8 miles is added to
the System. An Act by the Idaho State Legislature
and an application by the Governor to the
Secretary of Interior as outlined in Sec. 2(a)(ii)
of the Wild and Scenic River Act would be required.
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Classification - The Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act recognizes different river characters and
degrees of development along the river banks.
Based on these differences, the Act provides
for three river classifications: Wild, Scenic
and Recreational. This recommendation proposes
the segments of the St. Joe River within the
National Forest be classified as follows:
Wild
St. Joe Lake to Spruce
Tree Campground
Recreational
Spruce Tree Campground to
National Forest boundary
26.6 miles
46.2 miles
The segments outside the National Forest boundary
qualify for classification as follows:
Scenic
Falls Creek to Bells Lake
11ission Point to Beedle
Point
Recreational
National Forest boundary
to Falls Creek
Bells Lake to l1ission Point
15.1 miles
6.4 miles
21.5 miles
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Boise State University I Albertsons Library
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-1430
archives@boisestate.edu, 208-426-3958
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STATE OF IDAHO
CECIL D ANDRUS BOISE
:>!r. Ralph D. Kizer, Forest Supervisor
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
U. S. Forest Service
P. 0. Box 310
Coeur J'Alene, Idaho 83814
Dear Mr. Kizer:
Re: St. Joe River Study
~!ay 24, 1974
Section S. (c) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act states that each
study concerning potential· inclusion shall include a "determination
of the degree to which the State or its political subdivisions
might participate in the preservation and administration of the
river should it be proposed for inclusion in the national wild and
scenic rivers system."
Due to the interest for protecting the St. Joe River through local
and State authorities, the State of Idaho is interested in the
management of the non~Federal portion of the River should Congress
decide to include all or a portion of the lower segment in the wild
and scenic rivers system. At this time, the degree to which Idaho
could participate is unknown, since we do not have the management
authorities which would be required through the State Legislature.
In view of this, I recommend a joi,nt study involving federal, state
and local participants to develop specific management alternatives
available to local, State and federal authorities. Coucurreutly,
State and local officials will have the opportunity to establish
the legal authorities required· for State and local administration
of the non~federal portion of the river. The development of such a
specific management plan is the next step after the completion of
the current State/Federal study which concerns (1) whether or not
the river qualifies, and (2) genera.l management requirements and
implications.
Further comments on inclusion would be inappropriate until after
the public hearings and the implica'tions are identified in the final
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FOREST SERVICE
IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS
CKAN!KSU, COEUR D'ALENE AND ST. JOE)
COEUR 0' ALENE, IOAHO 113814
June 19, 1974
This report represents nearly five ye_ars of study on the St.
Joe River and adjacent lands, The study was conducted in accord
with a joint agreement between the U.S. Forest Service
and the State of Idaho, Numerous individuals as well as
State and Federal agencies contributed data to this report,
The initial part of the study was to determine if all or
part of the St. Joe River qualified for inclusion in the National
Hild and Scenic River System, We have concluded that
the entire river qualifies.
We are now in .the second phase of the study which is to
make a recommendation as to whether the river should be included
in the National Wild and Scenic River System.
Under the proposal contained in this report, the State and
county governments have the opportunity to determine the
destiny of the lower St. Joe River and its adjacent lands.
Administrative hearings on the proposal contained herein
will be held before a final recommendation is given to the
President and Congress.
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The U.S. Forest Service and the State of Idaho
gratefully acknowledge the assistance of many
individuals, agencies and private entities whose
previous and o:ri-going stuCiy efforts provided
much of the data and information contained in
this report. The foliowinS a're mentioned for
their contribution.
U.S, Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service
U.s. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
u.s. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Bureau of the Census
U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Bureau of Mines
U.S, Bureau of Sports Fisheries & Wildlife
U.s. Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Federal Power Commission
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
National Park Service
Bonneville Power Administration
Pacific Northwest River Basins Commission
Columbia Basin Inter-Agency Committee
Idaho Department of Water Administration
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Idaho Department of Health
Idaho Department of Public Lands
Idaho Department of Employment
Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology
University of Idaho - Moscow
Washington State University - Pullman
Washington Water Power
Benewah County Planning Commission
Shoshone County Planning and Zoning Commission
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Members
Town
Avery
Calder
Representing
Avery Citizens
Calder Citizens
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
·Dooley. Cramp
Lester Darrar
Ed Krieg
Bill Cochran
Paul w. sCott
Mike Falter
Bob Thomas
George Moody
St. Maries
St. Maries
Seattle, Wash.
Moscow
St. Maries Citizens
Commercial Forest Landowners
Industrial Operations
S. Norman Kesten
Carl Krueger
Coeur d'Alene
St. Maries
Wallace
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho Environmental Council
Id-Wa "RC&D Project Council
County Commissioners
Mining Interests
D-I Wildlife Federation
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This report was• prepared· under the supervision of:
by:
Ralph Kizer, Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle
National Forests
Terry C. Johnson, St. Joe River Study Coordinator
and coordinated with:
H. Tom Davis, State Coordinator, Wild and
Scenic Rivers
Personnel assisting in the preparation were:
State of Idaho
- Water Resource
Stephen Allred
Marshall Edson
Wayne Haas
Board
Warren Reynolds
Jim Wrigley
- Water Administration
Keith Higginson
Forest Service
Clyde Blake, Recreation and Lands Staff Officer
Jon Bledsoe, Avery District Ranger
Charles F. Brooks, Planner
Al Burt, Water Resource Technician
Larry Call, Landscape Architect
Don Capstick, Geologist
Jim Cooper, Fisheries Biologist
Carl Fager, Forester
Bob Goodman, Information Specialist
Dewey Haeder, Timber Management Planner
Dave Hintzman, Mining Engineer
Al Isaacson, Watershed Specialist
Ed Kautz, St. Maries District Ranger
Bob Lehman, Red Ives District Ranger
Lee McConnel, Soil Scientist
Jim Northrup, Geologist
Charlotte Papenfuhs, Planning Aid
Ted Rieger, Range & Wildlife Specialist
Dave Rittersbacher, Supervisory Planning
Thomas Reul, Illustrator
Chet Rupp, Rights-of-Way Specialist
Chuck Tietz, Transportation Planner
Laurie Whelan, Clerk-Typist
H. S. Woffenden, Timber Management Specialist
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PREFACE . • • • .
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .
.TABLE OF FIGURES
INTRODUCTION .• .
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SUMMARY OF STUDY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Study Reach
Zones of Influence .
People and Their Way of Life
Access . . . . • . . . . •
Climate . . . . . . . • . ,
Major Rivers in the Vicinity .
River Studies and Project Reports
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The River
Fisheries
Wildlife
Grazing and Agriculture
Water Development Projects
Landownership and Uses
Fire Management
Geology .•
Soils
Mineral Resources
Vegetation
History
Recreation
Timber
Roadless Areas
Forest Diseases
Insects • • • •
Zoning and Land Use Plannin,g
Outstanding Features
Residential Sites and Summer Homes
Commercial Services and Industrial Uses
Major Non-'ccintcirming Areas and us.,"s . .'
4. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Public Meetings
Publications
Attitude and Opinion Surveys
Elected Official Involvement
Agency Involvement . : ..
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Floodplains • . . . . . . . • . • . • • . . 7 4
Valley Benches and Terraces • . . . . . . . 76
Riverbreaks and Steep Mountainsides • . • . . 77
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Analysis of Classification Eligibility • . . 81
7. ALTE~ATIVES AND ANALYSIS OF IMPACTS •.•. 85
Alter~atives • . . . • . . • . . . . . • • . . 86
Effects of Implementing Alternatives • . . . 89
8. RECOMMENDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95
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Admin.istration
Private Land Considerations
Management Guidelines
National Forest . . . • .
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Devlbpment of Facilities and Access
Cost Estimate - First 5 Years
Proposals for Outside Area
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River Boundary Location Maps
Floodplain Delineation Map
APPENDIX b
Public Law 90-542 - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
APPENDIX C
Guidelines for Evaluating Wild, Scenic and
Recreational River Areas Proposal for
Inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic
Rivers System Under Section 2, Public Law
90-542 (February 1970)
LIST OF AGENCIES CONSULTED
REFERENCES
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Westslope Cutthroat Trout . . Cover
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Chapter 1
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St. Joe River
Population
Benewah County Employment
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St. Joe River Land
Tug Boat on St. Joe
Precipation • .
Hajor Rivers in Vicinity
Major Rivers in Vicinity
Fishing on St. Joe
Hean Discharge - Calder
St. Joe River Gradient
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Fish in Drainage
Elk
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St. Joe Lake
Flood at St. ~!aries
River Breaklands
Red Ives Ranger Station
Dredge Tailings
Steamer 11ldaho"
Recreation Use
Recreation Use
Recreation Use
Roadless Areas Adjacent to
St. Joe River
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3.20 St. Joe River Canyon
3. 21 "P.iver Thru The Lakes"
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Landowner Respondents Opinions .
Lando>mer Respondents Preference
Recreation Participation
Recreationists' Opinions
Recreationists' Preference
Who Favored What Alternative
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Alternatives Favored by Residence 71
Floodplain Use Constraints . . • 74
Valley Bench & Terrace Use
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Riverbreaks & Steep Mountainside
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Moderately Sloped Uplands
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Summary of Attributes by
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Red Ives Section . . . • . . . 81
Avery Section . . • . • . . . 82
Calder Section • . • . . . • . . 83
St. Joe City Section . . . . 83
St. Maries Section . . . . 84
Chatcolet Section . . 84
Comparison of Economic Development
Factors for Alternative Plans • 90
Comparison of Environmental
Quality Factors • . . . . . . . 91
Display of Alternative Ratings . 92
Weighted Values for Economic
Development Objective . . . . . 92
Weighted Values for Environmental
Quality Objective . . . . . . • 92
Weighted Values for Regional
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Comparison of Social Issues . . 93
Weighted Values for Social Issues 93
Summary of Alternative Ratings 94
St. Joe River Recommendation 97
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The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (Public Law 90-542) directs that the
Department of Agriculture study "Saint Joe,
Idaho: The entire main stem'' to determine
whether it should be included in the National
Wild and Scenic River System.
This study
direction.
report is in compliance with that
The objectives of the study were:
1. Determine if the St. Joe River or
portions thereof qualify for inclusion
into the National Wild and
Scenic River System.
2. Determine if the St. Joe River or
portions thereof should be included
in the system.
3. If the river should be included, the
following steps should be taken:
a. establish a River Management Zone
and classify,segments wild,
scenic, or recreational.
b. prepare an action plan, with
development, acquisition and
management guidelines.
c. identify problems outside the area
and opportunities which may be
created or foreclosed.
d. recommend a proposal to Congress.
The study began in 1969 with the U.S. Forest
Service in the lead role as the coordinating
agency. The Governor of the State of Idaho
elected to engage in a joint study. In addition
to State agencies, much assistance and
cooperation was received from other Federal
agencies, a ten-member Public Advisory Committee,
and interested citizens.
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SUMMARY OF STUDY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Wild and Scenic River Qualifications
Study rivers must meet certain criteria established
by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in
order to be considered for inclusion in the
Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Criteria
include a determination of (1) free-flowing
status, (2) the presence of high quality water,
and (3) the fact that the river, with its
immediate environment, possesses outstandingly
remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic,
fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or
other similar values.
It has been determined that all portions of
the St. Joe River meet these criteria.
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Past to Present: Previously constructed roads
and railroads and subdivision of private land are
activities which have greatly influenced the
character of the river.
Roads have not precluded Wild and Scenic River
consideration, however, they have limited alternatives
for potential classification as wild, or
scenic. Roads and railroads have substantially
altered the character of some sections of shoreline
below Spruce Tree Campground.
Subdivision of private land has been occurring
slowly but is steadily increasing. Development
has not been on a planwise basis. Small lots
adjacent to the river have been sold with no
provisions for vegetative screening, minimum
set-back distance from water's edge, minimum lot
size or building codes. Some loss of the natural
scenic quality of the river environment has
occurred.
One of the primary uses of the river area has been
for recreation-related activities. Fishing is a
prime attraction with the St. Joe River system
being one of the principal areas supporting the
westslope cutthroat trout.'
The potential for recreation river floating far
exceeds present use which has increased considerably
in recent years. A variety of water
conditions exist ranging from fast-moving whitewater
in deep canyons to more placid stretches
in broad, agricultural valley bottoms.
With few exceptions, land uses along the study
river are generally compatible with the standards
established in the Act. Commercial timber
harvesting has not appreciably altered the scenic
quality of the river corridor. Some original
log homestead dwellings remain.
Portions of the private land are useci for agriculture
and grazing. These uses are compatible
in the areas in which they occur.
Mining has been of little importance due
primarily to the low value of the minerals
involved. There are no patented mining claims
within the River Management Zone, however,
several hundred unpatented claims exist.
Hunting is an important activity in the river
drainage. The big game winter range used
mostly by deer and elk, is a significant
resource of the river area. Big game ariimals
include elk, moose, mule deer, white-tailed
deer, and black bear.
Log drives once occurred on much of the St.
Joe River. At present there are no log drives
but logs are towed down the lower 30 miles of the
river.
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and maintaining the free-flowing status and
natural environment of the river can be expected.
Hydroelectric production could become an important
consideration at some future date.
It is possible that applications may be made to
patent some mining claims within the River
Management Zone and that some mining may occur.
Subdivision of riverfront lots is expected to
increase substantially in the future. Enforcement
of newly enacted flood plain management
guidelines may control, restrict or prohibit
building on many of these areas, although it is
not known to what extent. Flood plain restrictions
may accelerate development on other areas
in the River Management Zone which could have an
adverse impact on the river values. Controlled
subdivision could, however, fulfill a public
need without diminishing the scenic view from
the river.
According to the Army Corps of Engineers there
are no economically feasible hydroelectric
power production sites in the St. Joe Valley.
It would be unrealistic, however, to completely
discount the future need ~or dam sites solely
on the basis of their present lack of economic
feasibility. As the need for power increases,
the economic feasibility of the dams may become
more favorable. Increasing the efficiency of
dams through the addition of generating capacities
and pump-back opportunities could also
provide additional alternatives for future
capacity.
Precluding dam construction within the study
area could contribute to a future need to
consider alternative sources which have historically
added to air and water pollution.
Access appears to be adequate if existing roads
are improved.
Public Involvement
~any people living within the St. Joe Valley
have demonstrated their opposition to the
inclusion of the St. Joe in the National Wild
and Scenic River System. Generally, people
living farther away tend to favor classification.
The reasons given for opposition to
classification are increased government controls
over private land and reduced land values
and speculative opportunities. Other people have
said that federal government controls provided
through \Vild and Scenic River designation are
needed to protect the environment of the
St. ,Joe River.
Residents of the valley have indicated a desire
to protect river values at the local level, in
their own way. Such sentiments are demonstrated
by recent adoption of uniform building codes,
preparation of comprehensive plans and qualification
for Federal flood insurance under the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
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FINDINGS
The entire 132.1 miles of the St. Joe River
qualifies for inclusion in the National l-lild
and Scenic River System. The river is outstandingly
remarkable and its free flowing
condition, water quality, scenery and other
associated qualities are worthy of protection.
PROPOSAL - That national legislation be enacted
that would add to the National Wild and Scenic
River System the upper 72.8 miles of the St.
Joe River from St. Joe Lake downstream to the
St. Joe N~tional Forest boundary to be administered
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
_The lower 59.3 miles between the St. Joe National
Forest boundary and Beedle Point would become
part of the National System contingent upon
the development of a specific management plan.
The specific plan would be developed by the State
and local governments with Federal agencies participating,
and should be done within two years
after the upper 72.8 miles is added to the System.
An Act by the Idaho State Legislature and an application
by the Governor to the Secretary of
Interior as outlined in Sec.2(a)(ii) of the Wild
and Scenic River Act would be required.
Implications
Inside the National Forest, classification is
recommended as:
Wild River
Recreational River
Upper System Total
26.6 miles
46.2 miles
78.8 miles
Outside the National Forest, the river qualifies
for classification as:
Scenic River
Recreational River
Lower System Total =
21.5 miles
37.8 miles
59.3 miles
A River l1anagement Zone containing about
is, BiO acres would be established adjacent
to the river and managed to protect its
unique qualities. This Zone averages 294
acres per river mile, approximately 400
yards on each side of the river. The
National Forest segment includes 22,840 acres
o'f which 650 acres a:re private land. The
area outside the National Forest includes
15,980 acres of which 1,520 acres are Federal,
1,810 acres are State, and 12,650 acres are
private land.
The State, in cooperation with counties,
may use scenic easements, land use regulations,
building codes, zoning or other laws and regulations
to assure management in accordance
with the Specific Management Plan which they
may submit to have the lower river included
in the National System.
See the appendix for boundaries of proposed
River Management Zone.
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The principal consideration for boundary determination
was the area seen from the river and
river road. The boundary is defined by legal
subdivision lines except near St. !!aries where
the boundary is 100 feet beyond the dikes along
the river. The boundary includes primarily
zones of high and intermediate visual sensitivity.
Lands which are highly sensitive are
those which have the greatest irtfluence on the
observer's experience, and where land management
actions would be readily discernible. The
largest percentage of these lands are foreground
landscape scenes which an observer's attention
is drawn first and often longest. The visual
character is most sensitive to land management
alterations.
Lands of intermediate visual sensitivity are
those which have a moderate influence on the
observer's experience, with the potential of
increasing ~their influence if land is not managed
with caution. These lands are found in
the foreground, middle ground and occasionally
background. They are often viewed as backdrops
of the most sensitive areas.
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STUDY REACH
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act defined the
portion of the St. Joe River for study as:
"Saint Joe, Idaho: The entire main stem."(l)
There are 132.1 miles of river in the main
stem of the St. Joe which begins at the outlet
of St. Joe Lake and ends at Coeur d'Alene Lake
near Beedle Point.(2)
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Section Sa,
refers to the river as the Saint Joe but in
most writings, including the U.S. Geological
Surv~y maps, the river is referred to in its
abbreviated form, the St. Joe River. Some
older maps show the river as the Saint Joseph.
Many people refer to the river as the Shadowy
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The St. Joe River flows through 99.8 miles of
Shoshone County, 32.2 miles of Benewah County1
and .1 mile of Kootenai County, all in Idaho.\2)
The area or zone which will be influenced by
including the St. Joe River in the National Wild
and Scenic River System is primarily the St. Joe
River Basin which includes all tributaries-. This
area is called the "Regional Zone of Influence"
and is often referred to in this report as the
"St. Joe River Basin."
The area which was most intensively studied during
the study was the land which was seen from the
river or the river road and lands within onequarter
mile of the river. This corridor of land
is referred to in this report as the "River
Management Zone."
Another zone referred to in this report is the
"St. Joe Valley." This includes the valley
bottom and side hills adjacent to the main
St. Joe River. This zone is somewhat larger
than the "River Management Zone."
The study included influences outside these zones
in instances where the "Regional Zone of Influence"
is too small to permit a realistic evaluation of
a situation.
PEOPLE AND THEIR WAY OF LIFE
Population - Population density and growth for
the St. Joe Basin are low when compared to Idaho
and the continental United States. In 1970
there were 6,135 people residing in the basin.< 3)
This is only 3.2 people per square mile as
compared to 8.6 for Idaho and 56.3 for the continental
United States. Population is concentrated
in a few.towns with the majority of people
living in or near ?t. Maries. The growth rate
for Benewah County, which represents 92% of the
St. Joe Basin population, was 3.2% between 1960
and 1970. Tris growth rate is only about onehAlf
that for all of Idaho and one-quarter that
of the United States.
The area around St. Maries is a notable exception
to the overall St. Joe River Basin population
trend. The population around St. Maries
increased 16.3% from 1960-1970. This population
trend can be attributed largely to the timber
industry expansion, which shows evidence of
increasing substantially more in 1974. In addition
to industrial expan~ion, people are also
moving to the St. Maries area to enjoy retirement
and recreational homes. One of the key attractions
to recreational and retirement home buyers
is the abundance of recreational opportunities
associated with the St. Joe River.
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