Participation is voluntary, and all information provided is confidential. The agency compares earlier survey results to recent results to keep up with changing recreation trends to better manage national forest recreation facilities and sites. The information is also shared with local communities to better manage and promote regional tourism.  The survey is entirely voluntary, and the Forest Service greatly appreciates those who take the time to answer a few questions to help the agency get a balanced view of recreational use.

For more information, contact Brian White, San Juan National Forest recreation and wilderness program manager at 385-1246, or to learn more about the national surveys, go online to: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum