Do kayaks, canoes and rafts belong on Wild and Scenic Rivers like the Chattooga?
Absolutely. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act specifically requires agencies to protect and enhance recreational uses recognized as valuable during the designation process. Paddling was formally recognized by congress as a public value associated with the upper Chattooga. The USFS, in recommending the river for designation claimed boating was the best way to view the river, and proposed boat launch sites at all bridges over the upper Chattooga, and specific portage trails around major rapids.
