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waste-water treatment. Other conflicts that have 

 arisen among recreational uses and nonrecreational 

 riparian uses take place with regard to forest indus- 

 tries, mining, agriculture, and residential land use. 



New problems, both social and environmental, 

 have been created by the increased number of recrea- 

 tional users. Many rivers, reservoirs, and lakes are 

 faced with accelerated and unregulated shoreline 

 development which could degrade water quaUty, re- 

 strict public access, and impair natural beauty. In- 

 creased recreational use may adversely affect plants, 

 birds, and animals along rivers. Erosion of banks, 

 campsites, and boat landings is a common problem in 

 some locations. Growth in use without proper admin- 

 istration may result in more littering and vandalism 

 to public and private property along waterways. The 

 extent of sanitation, maintenance, and law enforce- 

 ment may also be expected to increase. 



Periodic crowding on some waterways may lessen 

 the enjoyment of some users. Even small changes in 

 the densities and kinds of river uses could greatly 

 influence the quality of experiences for some visitors. 

 In fact, people seeking low-density use and a solitary 

 enjoyment of nature may be displaced altogether. 

 Conversely, crowds appeal to some people, and cer- 

 tain river users may also enjoy the sociability 

 afforded by crowds. 



Recreational use often generates other conflicts in 

 addition to crowding. Conflicts have arisen between 

 anglers and boaters, between motorized and non- 

 motorized boaters, and between recreationists and 

 private landowners. As uses increase, conflicts will 

 probably grow and so will debate over how to 

 mediate such conflicts. 



Probably the most serious and immediate water 

 recreation management problems involve conflicts 



