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WELCOME
Welcome to Obed Wild and Scenic River. The park is dedicated
to preserving the free-flowing condition and the outstanding
water quality of the Obed River System, while protecting its
cultural and natural resources for the benefit and use of present
and future generations. We hope that you take the time to enjoy
some of the unique recreational opportunities that the Obed
provides; whether its sitting by the river, white water paddling,
climbing, hiking, fishing or camping, we are confident that
you will enjoy and come to love the outstanding resources for
which the park was set aside.
Many exciting things are happening at the Obed. In 2002, the
park will be adding two new staff members to its roles. For
the first time, Obed will have a full time Resource Manager
on its staff. This person will be responsible for all aspects
of the resource management program at the park including water
quality and quantity, inventory and monitoring, exotic plant
management, and cultural resources. We will also be hiring an
additional protection ranger to assist with law enforcement,
interpretation, search and rescue, fire, and EMS. We are confident
that these two new positions will increase our ability to protect
the park and provide additional service to park visitors.
In the Spring of 2002, the park will be releasing the draft
of the climbing management plan to the public for comment. This
plan has been developed to provide protection for the climbing
areas, while providing an opportunity for park visitors to participate
in climbing activities. This year Obed Wild and Scenic River
has been funded for two large repair projects. Over the course
of the next two years, we will be replacing the culvert bridge
at Rock Creek Campground. Currently we are in the planning and
design phase of the project. Once this is completed, we will
complete an environmental assessment on the project. If the
project is approved, we will begin construction. During that
time, the campground will be closed for two to three weeks.
We will notify the public of this closer well in advance, so
park visitors can plan accordingly.
We also have received funding to pave the Lilly Bluff Parking
Area. Again we are currently in the planning and compliance
stages of this project and will be working towards it completion
in late fall.
We are extremely pleased that the National Park Service is working
together with Morgan County's Central High School to expand
the Obed Wild and Scenic River web site. Students in web based
computer classes at Central High School are currently designing
an expanded web page for the park that will include pictures,
park specific rules and regulations, a calendar of activities
and events, the parks' strategic plan and other management plans
and policies. This web page will provide information to thousands
of park visitors. We appreciate the dedication and hard work
of the students and faculty at Central High School and look
forward to the unveiling of the expanded WebPages.
As you can see, 2002 will be another exciting year for Obed
WSR. We are pleased that we all have an opportunity to protect
this special place. Please feel free to let us know if you have
any comments or concerns about the park. We appreciate your
interest in the park and your willingness to help us preserve
park resources.
Please stop by the Visitors Center in Wartburg and enjoy the
new exhibits that were completed in the Fall of 2001. We hope
you enjoy your visit to Obed Wild and Scenic River.
Kristin A. Stoehr Unit Manager Obed Wild and Scenic River P.O.
Box 429 Wartburg, TN 38787 (423) 346-6294
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