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too complex to analyze here. The bottom line, however, is located in the study 

 report's conclusion. On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the worst trip ever and 10 is 

 the best trip ever, 68% ranked their trip as an 8, 9 or 10. Only 1% ranked their experi- 

 ence as a 1, 2, or 3. 



The Hells Canyon Alliance 



The Hells Canyon Alliance, or HCA for short, was formed to provide a common 

 voice for those of us who support shared use of the Wild and Scenic Snake River in 

 the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. During the Forest Service's management 

 planning process we found that our voices were often neither heard nor listened to, 

 lost in the crowd or drowned out by a few speaking for huge organizations with mem- 

 bers who had no real knowledge of the issues. Only by forming an alliance and pool- 

 ing our resources were we able to become an effective force. 



The HCA represents a broad spectrum of citizens, businesses and organizations, 

 including many of those who actually visit, love and enjoy Hells Canyon. The origi- 

 nal founding organizations are the Northwest Power boat Association, Western White 

 water Association and River Access for Tomorrow (RAFT). In support of our position 

 on management of Hells Canyon, the Alliance was joined by others including: 



Adventures Afloat 



Anderson River Adventures 



Beamers Hells Canyon Tours and Excursions 



Bentz Boats 



Cougar Country Lodge, Inc. 



Foimdation for North American Wild Sheep 



Hells Canyon Adventures n. Inc. 



Hells Canyon Challenge, Inc. 



Idaho Sportsmen's Coalition 



Intermoimtain Excursions 



Leo-Tek Manufacturing 



Lewis-Clark Economic Development Assoc. 



Lewiston Chamber of Commerce 



Mainstream Outdoor Adventures 



Meyer's Outfitting 



Northwest Tunber Workers Resource Council 



Peer's Snake River Rafting 



Red Woods Outfitters 



Riddle Marine 



River Adventures, Ltd. . y 



Riverview Marina 



Snake Dancer Excursions 



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