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ROCKY PASB PROPOSAL. 



DESCRIPTION: Scenic area adjacent to a narrow waterway 

 separating Kupreanof Island from Kuiu Island, approximately 30 

 miles from Petersburg and 10 miles from Kake. A key resting, 

 feeding, and nesting area for waterfowl on a major international 

 migration route. Timbered shoreline fringe provides significant 

 deer winter range. Described by House Interior Committee Report 

 as "...formed by a narrow, rock-studded, scenic channel ... .The 

 whole natural system with its numerous bays, streams, and tidal 

 flats is protected within the boundary. The streams provide 

 important habitat for pink, chum, coho, and sockeye salmon. In 

 addition, cutthroat, steelhead, and Dolly Varden provide sport 

 fishing in many of the streams." 



HISTORY: Voted by U.S. House of Representatives to be made 

 wilderness in 1978. Recommended by Forest Service for non- 

 logging status in TLMP in 1979. Continued roadless status 

 requested by Sumner Straits Fish and Game Advisory Committee in 

 198 6. Requested for protection by town of Point Baker. 



LAND STATUS: LUD II. Currently not counted in timber base. 

 One-half of the area is in the APC contingency contract area. 

 Status to be re-evaluated during TmP revision. 



ACREAGE: 76,368 acres. 



SCHEDULED TIMBER BASE: 0. 



