Guides & Outfitters
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife Resources
Issue Overview
Define the Existing Condition
Develop the Desired Future Condition
Policy & Position Statements
Goals, Objectives, Action Items
Monitoring Methods
Sources of Assistance
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-Fred Hayes, P&R
The purpose of this section is to provide information and boilerplate language that will help to provide a basic understanding of the issue by factually describing the issue, its scope, and dimensions.
Counties may host commercial recreational opportunities for guides and outfitters. Accordingly, most of these commercial entities must be properly certified to provide a safe and satisfying experience for potential customers.
Options & Trade-Offs
While there may be a broad array of opportunities for commercial guides and outfitters, Utah State Parks has statutory responsibility for the testing, certification, and permitting of commercial river guides and vessel operators in Utah . State parks is also responsible for the state registration of boating outfitter companies transporting individuals for hire on rivers, and is primarily responsible for enforcing the state requirements and responsibilities of boat livery (rental) operations in Utah. Counties with operators/outfitters transporting individuals for hire on lakes and rivers, and boat liveries should contact the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation for state regulations and assistance with planning efforts.
Potential for Conflict
Can you provide the issues of potential conflict, what people would be concerned about, and who drives the concern?
Range of Alternatives
Have you seen examples of existing plans that are effective for this?
The purpose of this section is to provide information and boilerplate language that will help to describe the existing condition.
Data Review
Are there any studies, maps, photos, etc. that help describe the situation?
Items to Consider
When describing the existing condition, the county should consider…(maybe include any opportunity costs that are apparent).
Boilerplate Language
Do you know of examples of types of language used in a local plan to describe current condition and examples?
Desired Future Condition
The purpose of this section is to provide information and boilerplate language that will help to describe the improvements and changes that need to be made to the existing condition in order to achieve the desired future condition. It also provides the basis for the development of policy statements that support the desired future condition.
Range of Alternatives
The county should ensure that commercial guides and outfitters adhere to stated policies, procedures and regulations. This will require a strong cooperative effort between the county and all agencies with a regulatory or jurisdictional stake in these activities. Clear lines of communication, an understanding of applicable laws, regulations or permits, and good interagency working relationships will ensure more effective and efficient management of commercial guides and operators. As statutory responsibility falls upon Utah State Parks in the testing, certification and permitting of commercial river guides and vessel operators , State Parks is willing to consult with the county over these issues. Likewise, counties may consult with State Parks regarding the registration of boating outfitter companies transporting individuals for hire on rivers, and the enforcement of state requirements and responsibilities of boat livery (rental) operations in Utah.
Are there any more alternative future conditions?
Boilerplate Language
We also need to link this to the “items to consider” list. Can you site examples of a desired future condition?
Policy and Position Statements
The purpose of this section is to provide boilerplate policy statement language that will support the desired future conditions. A range of possible conditions is provided here.
Boilerplate Language
Are there sample position statements that local officials can use in their own plans?
Goals, Objectives, and/or Action Items
The purpose of this section is to provide boilerplate examples of the types of improvements or changes that typically would be needed to reach the desired future condition. “Goal” is the desired condition. “Objectives” are improvements or changes that need to be made to reach the goal. “Action Items” are specific actions that can be taken in order to achieve the objective.
Desired future condition, improvements, and specific actions to be taken…
Monitoring Methods and Mechanisms
The purpose of this section is to provide suggested techniques and methods for monitoring progress towards the desired condition.
What methods can be used to evaluate the actions suggested?
Sources and Resources to Assist
This section is intended to be a reference guide to help locate any sources of assistance.
Utah State Parks- Contact Valerie Westphal, Executive Secretary, Boating and OHV Sections, (801) 538-7361, P.O. Box 146001, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001 http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/boating/