No land development has taken place within the watershed since the initial project construction and there are no future development plans. The Forest Plan for the Tongass National Forest became final in May 1997. To date, this cooperative approach has worked smoothly and is not expected to change. There are no projected improvements to enhance recreation. CBS Water Department does not foresee any future human activities within the Blue Lake Watershed that will adversely affect the water quality.
Overnight camping continues to decrease , as is indicated by inspection log and camping permit data.
Upgraded permit forms in 1998 were designed to provide more information to the campers about the watershed and the rules to follow. The CBS Electrical Department also inspects the Blue Lake access road and the penstock closure facility on a regular basis, coordinating with the water department as it relates to watershed activities. People park at the top of the steep access road and view the lake and mountains. Few actually leave their cars, or walk down the road to look at the dam or get close to the water. CBS's water and wastewater operators continue to conduct many treatment plant tours.