Ruby Canyon / Black Ridge integrated resource management plan : draft

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Ruby Canyon/Black Ridge
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DRAFT
RUBY CANYON/BLACK RIDGE
INTEGRATED RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
JUNE 1997
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
GRAND JUNCTION DISTRICT
GRAND JUNCTION RESOURCE AREA

Ruby Canyon/Black Ridge
Integrated Resource Management Plan
Contents
PAGE
BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION. j
PLANNING AREA DESCRIPTION. v
CHAPTER 1: ISSUES AND CONCERNS. 1-1
• Community Interests and Concerns. 1-1
• Issues Identification with all Partners. 1-2
• Issues Relating to Archaeological-Historical-Paleontological
Resources. 1-2
• Issues Related to Vegetation, Soil, Water, and Air, and Wildlife.. 1-3
CHAPTER 2: AREA AND COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS AND SERVICES. 2-1
• Natural Resources. 2-1
• Land Status. 2-5
• Cultural and Paleontological Resources. 2-7
• Traditional Uses. 2-11
• Recreational Resources. 2-12
CHAPTER 3: VISIONING PROCESS. 3-1
• Vision Statement. 3-1
• Roles of Various Partners. 3-2
• Responsibilities of Various Partners. 3-2
CHAPTER 4: GENERAL MANAGEMENT GOALS. 4-1
CHAPTER 5: MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, MANAGEMENT
PRESCRIPTIONS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS. 5-1
A. NORTH OF THE RIVER
1) RECREATION. 5-4
Mary's and Lions Loop Area
• Management Objectives. 5-4
• Management Prescriptions. 5-5
• Management Actions. 5-6
Rabbit Valiev Single and Two Track Riding Area
• Management Objectives. 5-9
• Management Prescriptions. 5-10
• Management Actions. 5-10
Rabbit Valiev - Trail Through Time
• Management Objectives. 5-14
• Management Prescriptions. 5-15
• Management Actions. 5-15
McDonald Creek/Wild Horse Mesa/Rabbit Ear
Mesa
• Management Objectives. 5-17
• Management Prescriptions. 5-18
• Management Actions. 5-19
2) ARCHAEOLOGICAL-HISTORICAL-PALEONTOLOGICAL
• Management Objectives. 5-21
• Management Prescriptions. 5-22
• Management Actions. 5-23
3) VEGETATION
• Management Objectives. 5-23
• Management Prescriptions. 5-24
• Management Actions. 5-24
4) SOIL, WATER AND AIR
• Management Objectives. 5-25
• Management Prescriptions. 5-25
• Management Actions. 5-26
5) WILDLIFE
• Management Objectives. 5-26
• Management Prescriptions. 5-26
• Management Actions. 5-27
B. COLORADO RIVER
1) RECREATION
• Management Objectives. 5-29
• Management Prescriptions. 5-30
• Management Actions. 5-30
2) ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL
• Management Objectives. 5-35
• Management Prescriptions. 5-35
• Management Actions. 5-35
3) VEGETATION
• Management Objectives. 5-36
• Management Prescriptions. 5-36
• Management Actions. 5-36
4) SOIL, WATER AND AIR
• Management Objectives. 5-38
• Management Prescriptions. 5-38
• Management Actions. 5-39
5) WILDLIFE
• Management Objectives. 5-39
• Management Prescriptions. 5-39
• Management Actions. 5-40
C. SOUTH OF THE RIVER
1) RECREATION
Black Ridge Canyons East - Southern Perimeter
and Arches
• Management Objectives. 5-42
• Management Prescriptions. 5-43
• Management Actions. 5-43
Black Ridge Canyons East - Pollock Canyon Complex
• Management Objectives. 5-46
• Management Prescriptions. 5-47
• Management Actions. 5-48
Black Ridae Canyons West
• Management Objectives. 5-51
• Management Prescriptions. 5-53
• Management Actions... 5-54
2) ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL
• Management Objectives..,.. 5-56
• Management Prescriptions. 5-57
• Management Actions. 5-57
3) VEGETATION
• Management Objectives. 5-58
• Management Prescriptions. 5-58
• Management Actions. 5-58
4) SOIL, WATER AND AIR
• Management Objectives. 5-60
• Management Prescriptions. 5-60
• Management Actions. 5-60
5) WILDLIFE
• Management Objectives. 5-60
• Management Prescriptions. 5-61
• Management Actions. 5-62
CHAPTER 6: MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN. 6-1
• Recreation. 6-2
• Archaeologic-Historic-Paleontologic. 6-14
•Vegetation. 6-17
• Soil, Water and Air. 6-22
• Wildlife. 6-25
CHAPTER 7: COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND
FUNDING . 7-1
• Partnership Management Roles. 7-1
• Cooperative Management Agreement(s). 7-1
• Types & Sources of Funding /Revenue. 7-2
GLOSSARY Glossary-1
APPENDICES
A - Desert Bighorn Sheep Plan. A-1
B - Selection Criteria and Assumptions Regarding Targeted Activity and
Benefit Opportunities. B-1
C - Recreation Opportunity Spectrum Process and Classes. C-1
D - Benefit Chain of Causality. D-1
E - Desired Plant Community. E-1
F - Prescribed Natural Fire Summary. F-1
G - Acquired Lands Considered for Additions to Wilderness Study Area.. G-1
TABLES
B1. Targeted Activity Opportunities for Ruby Canyon/Black Ridge
Area. B-3
B2. Targeted Benefit Outcomes for RCBR Area. B-4
Cl. Targeted ROS Settings for the RCBR Managerial Environment.... C-8
MAPS
1. Ruby Canyon/Black Ridge Planning Area. vii
2. Recreation Management Zones. ix
3. Areas of Wildlife Concern. 2-3
4. Ecological Status. 2-6
5. Management of Paleontological Resources. 2-10
6. Grazing Allotments. 2-13
7. Existing Roads and Trails. 2-16
8. Black Ridge Canyons WSA. 2-19
9. Recreation Management Restrictions. 5-52
C-1 Targeted Physical ROS Setting Classes. C-5
C-2 Targeted Social ROS Setting Classes. C-6
C-3 Targeted Managerial ROS Setting Classes. C-7
E-1 Mature Cottonwood in Colorado River Corridor.*. E-13
E-2 Cottonwood Regeneration in the Colorado River Corridor. E-14
E-3 Weed Status in the Colorado River Corridor. E-15
G-1 Proposed Additions to the Black Ridge Canyons WSA. G-7
G-2 Proposed Additions to the Black Ridge Canyons WSA. G-8
Ecological Site Inventory (ESI) Map. Envelope