Stanislaus National Forest

News Release

Contact: Public Affairs (209) 532-3671 ext.244/245

Public Meeting for Beardsley Recreation Improvements

Sonora, December 2, 2008 - The Forest Service today announced that the Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) is inviting the public to attend a meeting showcasing planned recreation improvements at Beardsley Campground, Beardsley Day Use Area and China Flat Day Use Area.

The meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10 at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor's Office, located at 19777 Greenley Road in Sonora. The meeting will feature a presentation on planned recreation improvements, followed by an opportunity for the public to talk with Forest Service and Tri-Dam Project staff about the proposed improvements. The public will also have an opportunity to provide comment to the environmental analysis for a new campground to be constructed at Pedro Flat.

Beardsley Campground, Beardsley Day Use Area and China Flat Day Use Area are within the project boundary of the Beardsley/Donnells Hydroelectric Project, owned and operated by Tri-Dam Project under a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Beardsley-Donnells Hydroelectric Project is located on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River approximately 40 miles west of Sonora, California.

The license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2006 included conditions to improve recreation facilities at Beardsley and Donnells reservoirs. The following is an example of recreation improvements proposed for the Beardsley area:

• Beardsley Campground (Existing) - accessible vault restrooms, potable water system, and wildlife resistant trash containers.
• Beardsley Day Use Area (Existing) - accessible flush toilet, courtesy dock and bulletin boards. Resurface roads and trails. Reconstruct and extend the existing boat ramp. Provide reliable potable water.
• China Flat Day Use Area (Existing) - accessible toilet, fishing platform and wildlife viewing structure.
• Pedro Flat Campground (Proposed) - Construct a new campground at Pedro Flat designed to accommodate RVs, boat trailers and groups.

For additional information about the proposed recreation improvements or the meeting, contact Kathy Burnett at the Summit Ranger District; 1 Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364, (209) 965-3434 extension 5313.

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US Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 18:03:29 EST