I. Unique Ecological Systems (The Boundary Springs and Sphagnum Bog Natural Areas)
1. The National Park Service would recommend management of Sphagnum! Bog and Boundary Springs as wilderness as per the wilderness recommendation sent to Congress on June 13, 1974 (Senate Bill-1077, introduced on March 7, 1975). This alternative would’ also recommend that the U.S. Forest Service study their associated scenic areas for wilderness suitability and possible wilderness designation.
2. Recommend boundary adjustments (Congressional action) to bring Sphagnum Bog, Boundary Springs, and the associated U.S. Forest Service Scenic Areas under National Park Service administrative jurisdiction. The scenic areas would then be studied to determine their suitability as designated wilderness.
3. Recommend boundary adjustments (Congressional action) to bring Sphagnum Bog, Boundary Springs, and the associated U.S. Forest Service Scenic Areas under U.S. Forest Service administrative jurisdiction. These units could then be managed as scenic areas under the existing U.S. Forest Service land management program and/or studied to determine their suitability as designated wilderness.
J. Land Classification
1. Accept land classification currently utilized by the park
a. Include Rim Village, Munson Valley, Mazama and Lost Creek Campgrounds, a 200-foot right-of-way along all first class roadways, turnouts, picnic areas, and the possible future park headquarters site near the south entrance as Class II–General Outdoor Recreation Lands.
b. Include buffer zones along roads, minimal developed areas, and Wizard Island as Class III–Natural Environment Lands.
c. Include Crater Lake, Sphagnum Bog, and Boundary Springs area as Class IV–Outstanding Natural Area Lands.
d. Include all remaining park lands as Class V–Primitive Area Lands.
e. Include Crater Lake Lodge as Class VI–Historic and Cultural Area Lands.
2. Modification of existing land-use plan
a. Include Rim Village, Munson Valley, Mazama and Lost Creek campgrounds, a 200-foot right-of-way along all first-clJass roadways, turnouts, picnic areas, the possible future park headquarters site near the south entrance, and Cleetwood Cove as Class II–General Outdoor Recreation Lands.
b. Include buffer zones along roads, minimal developed areas, and that portion of Wizard Island containing boat concession development as Class III–Natural Environment Lands.
c. Include Sphagnum Bog, Boundary Springs, Crater Lake, the Pinnacles, and the undeveloped portion of Wizard Island as Class IV–Outstanding Natural Area Lands.
d. Include all remaining park lands as Class V–Primitive Area Lands.
e. Include Crater Lake Lodge as Class VI–Historic and Cultural Area Lands.
