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US Forest Service
The FS was designated the Federal agency responsible for the Wild and Scenic portions of the White Salmon and Klickitat Rivers
The Wild & Scenic Rivers the Act gives the agency jurisdiction to protect the free flowing nature of the river and enhance its values, as long as limiting other uses does not substantially interfere with public use & enjoyment of those values.
WA State maintains full jurisdiction over the waters as long as it doesn't impair the purpose of the Act.
While there is no USFS paperwork per se, the USFS requests to be be informed of the situation & proposed actions to alleviate the hazard. The Forest Service will help fill out HPA form (if asked) to remove wood if:
- 1. It was a life-threatening situation, or
- 2. A high water event would did not take it out before commercial rafting season.
All White Salmon outfitters operating plans specifically state:
- "Conservation measures for the White Salmon River includes keeping large wood and fallen trees in the river system. Large wood and fallen trees found between RM 6.5 and RM 5.1 will remain in the river channel. In instances where this material poses a hazard to boaters, the debris would be moved to a safe location, but remain in the river."