Table 1. Specialized land designation evaluated in the 

 river assessment process and assigned weight 

 for each. 



Land Use Assigned Weight 



• Proposed Wilderness 10 



• Wild and Scenic Rivers 25 



• National Wildlife Refuge 25 



• National Fish Hatchery 10 



• Wildlife Management Areas 20 



• Waterfowl Production Areas 25 



• Nature Conservency Areas 25 



• Conservation Easements 10 



• Research Natural Areas 20 



• Other (variable) 15 



