Appendix 19 National Quality Standards 508c

United States Department of Agriculture

Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Appendix 19: National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management

Appendix 19: National Quality Standards for Rec Site Mngt.

National Quality Standards for Recreation Site
Management and Best Management Practices
(Formerly known as Meaningful Measures Standards)

National Quality Standards for developed sites have been established for the Key Measures: Health and Cleanliness, Safety and Security, Condition of Facilities, Responsiveness, Resource Setting. Critical National Standards are identified with an asterisk (*). If not met, the resulting conditions pose a high probability of immediate or permanent loss to people or property.

Key Measure: HEALTH AND CLEANLINESS

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*Visitors are not exposed to human waste.

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*Water, wastewater, and sewage treatment systems meet federal, state and local water quality regulations.

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Garbage does not exceed the capacity of garbage containers.

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Individual units and common areas are free of litter including domestic animal waste.

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Facilities are free of graffiti.

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Restrooms and garbage locations are free of objectionable odor.

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Constructed features are clean.

Key Measure: RESOURCE SETTING
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*Effects from recreation use do not conflict with environmental laws (such as ESA, NHPA, Clean Water, TES, etc).

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Recreation opportunities, site development, and site management are consistent with Recreation management system (ROS, SMS, BBM) objectives, development scale, and the Forest land management plan.

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Landscape character at the developed recreation site is consistent with the Forest scenic integrity objectives.

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Visitors and vehicles do not exceed site capacity.

Key Measure: SAFETY AND SECURITY

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*High-risk conditions do not exist in developed recreation sites.

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*Utility inspections meet federal, state, and local requirements.

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Laws, regulations and special orders are enforced.

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Visitors are provided a sense of security

Key Measure: RESPONSIVENESS
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*When signed as accessible, constructed features meet current accessibility guidelines.

Appendix 19: National Quality Standards for Rec Site Mngt.

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Visitors feel welcome.

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Information boards are posted in a user-friendly and professional manner.

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Visitors are provided opportunities to communicate satisfactions (needs, expectations).

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Visitor information facilities are staffed appropriately during seasons of use and current information is available.

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Recreation site information is accurate and available from a variety of sources and outlets.