9. Complete fish population analysis for the upper Clark 

 Fork. 



The DFWP should complete the analysis, interpretation, 

 and publication of fish population data collected in 

 1987, as this is the most complete population inventory 

 ever attempted on the Clark Fork. The data analysis 

 should be made available to all interested parties. 



Recreation 



The Clark Fork Basin offers many exceptional recrea- 

 tional opportunities. The river and its tributaries are a 

 focal point for many forms of recreation ranging from 

 waterfront parks in Missoula to Whitewater rafting in 

 Alberton Gorge. 



Many individuals and groups have urged the state to more 

 actively promote recreation and tourism as a means to 

 diversify the basin's economy. Many private and public 

 facilities exist to meet recreational needs, but it is 

 unknown if appropriate facilities are available for future 

 needs . 



Federal, state, and local government agencies, and 

 universities should work to evaluate recreation needs and to 

 formulate plans for improved recreational opportunities. The 

 following agencies should be involved in this planning 

 effort: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Department 

 of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service; U.S. Bureau of Land 

 Management, and Bonneville Power Administration. Local, 

 city, and county planning groups, and representatives of 

 Washington Water Power and Montana Power Company should be an 

 integral part of this overall planning effort. 



The Montana university system has the potential to 

 contribute expertise to this planning effort. The private 

 and public organizations should work with the universities to 

 develop this plan. 



The following strategies are recommended for recreation 

 issues in the basin. 



1. Conduct a comprehensive survey of recreation use. 



Conduct a comprehensive analysis of all active and 

 passive recreational uses in the basin, especially those 

 closely associated with the river and its tributaries. 

 The analysis should include a study of aesthetics, a 

 discussion of outcome domains (why recreationists visit 



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