After a long delay due to the setbacks with the Merced River Plan the Tuolumne River Plan is opening for comment with a host of workshops being held up in Tuolumne Meadows and the Planning Workbook being released in July.
TUOLUMNE RIVER PLAN NEWS
Yosemite’s Division of Planning is pleased to announce the summer public events listed below highlighting the Tuolumne River and Tuolumne planning process. Please plan for an additional 30 minutes to walk from the parking area to Parsons Lodge. Arrangements can be made to accommodate those requiring accessibility assistance (call Kristina Rylands at 209-379-1175).
For public comment. In early July, the 2008 Tuolumne Planning Workbook will be released for public review and
comment through September 15. The purpose of the workbook is to update members of the public on the status of the Tuolumne River Plan, including unveiling early alternatives and planning concepts for Tuolumne Meadows. Last year’s workbook was enthusiastically received and led to changes in the range of alternatives. Comments on the 2008 edition will be considered by the planning team during the preparation of the Draft Tuolumne River Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, scheduled to be released for public comment in summer 2009. Copies will be available throughout the Tuolumne Meadows area. To have a copy of the 2008 workbook mailed to you, phone 209-379-1365 (leave a message) or email yose_planning@nps.gov.
June 21
PLANNER-FOR-A-DAY Workshop 10am-2pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
The purpose of this workshop is to provide an update on the Tuolumne River Plan. The NPS will unveil and discuss the range of draft alternatives (including the preferred alternative), and give a preview of preliminary concepts for actions being considered in Tuolumne Meadows. All of this will be documented in the 2008 Tuolumne Planning Workbook.
July 18
PLANNER-FOR-A-DAY Workshop 1-5pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
Roll up your sleeves and participate in a Planner-for-a-Day Workshop devoted to discussing site concepts in Tuolumne Meadows. The planning team will be looking for your feedback on the range of early preliminary concepts. This input will be considered as the team enters into the Tuolumne Meadows site planning phase of the project this fall.
August 9
Slideshow 2-3:30pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
As part of the Parsons Lodge Summer Series and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, NPS planner, Kristina Rylands, will be give a slideshow and informational presentation on Yosemite’s rivers and the nation’s Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Detailed agendas for the June and July workshops will be posted to the park’s website in the coming weeks at www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/trp.htm