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TESTIMONY OF FRED WRIGHT, NEVADA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, June 30, 1987 



determine how the runoff may be used to recharge north valley area 

 ground water. 



Due to the area's many values to Washoe County citizens, it 

 deserves more attention, management-wise, and that attention can be 

 devoted by the U.S. Forest Service, along with local government 

 involvement. As previously stated, we feel the highest and best 

 management of the area is for watershed protection, scenic background, 

 and recreational uses. 



Mining under the USFS can continue as a legitimate use of the 

 national forest lands as mandated by law. The only difference would be 

 more responsible reclamation of new claims. Existing patented mining 

 claims and access to them will not be affected. Therefore, we 

 respectfully request that the proposed boundary in the 1987 Act remain 

 as it was in the 1986 Act — all lands west of U.S. 395 from the state 

 line through Reno. 



I would like to thank you for your consideration and would be 

 happy to answer any questions that you might have. 



