Stephanie Warner, who has rafted the Grand Canyon four times, stated that the proposed permit fee increase is 'double taxation' and could make the activity feel elitist.
In a FAQ document, NPS clarified that 'non-commercial river charges have not changed in 26 years,' indicating the necessity for these new funding measures.
John Vrymoed, president of the Grand Canyon Private Boaters' Association, acknowledged the fee increase's necessity for funding operational support for the private boating community.
Comparatively, permits for river journeys in Dinosaur National Monument are significantly lower, highlighting the cost disparity as the NPS raises fees for Grand Canyon boating.
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