Suitability Study of Wilson Creek for Inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; Pisgah National Forest (National Forests in North Carolina), Avery and Caldwell Counties, NC

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The Forest Service will prepare a draft and final environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts of including suitable segments of Wilson Creek, classified as wild, scenic, and/or recreational, in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The decision to recommend the nomination of suitable river segments to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System rests with the Secretary of Agriculture. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Pub. L. 90-542) reserves to Congress the authority to include rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The agency invites written comments on the suitability of this river for designation and on significant issues related to including it in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. In addition, the agency gives notice of the full environmental analysis and decision making process that has been occurring on the proposal so that interested and affected people are aware of how they may participate and contribute to the final decision. The Supervisor of the National Forests in North Carolina is responsible for the preparation of the EIS.