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As a business that depends on visitors for oxir livelihood we 

 are concerned about public restrictions, or even the perception 

 of restrictions, on the Green River. News releases amd publicity 

 about possible restrictions have already been circulating. I am 

 convinced that because of this some people have already decided 

 not to come to the Green River. 



The Forest Service has stated that they can deal with the 

 environmental and safety concerns created by more people on the 

 river. 



Therefore, iry question Is, does the Forest Seirvlce have the 

 right to restrict public use of public lands because of perceived 

 over -crowding? And I say "perceived" because I am not convinced 

 that eui actual problem exists. 



The public is intelligent enough to decide for themselves if 

 the river is too crowded. The choice is then theirs to choose if 

 and when to come. On the Fourth of July weekend crowding is fun. 

 The more rsifts and people the merrier. For a tranquil fishing 

 ea^erience coming during the week, early morning, early or late 

 season would be best. 



People don ' t like to be told what they can and cannot do . 

 Use of the Green River hasn't significantly changed since 1991. 

 It therefore appears that people are already deciding for 

 themselves if the river is too crowded. Let the piiblic continue 

 to make their own choice! 



