This is probably just another run-of-the-mill people management issue that taxes the limited recreation management resources of the Forest Service; here’s what happens when natural places get so popular they attract people who are not there to enjoy the nature part. The ban would be about “safety and environmental issues on our National Wild and Scenic Rivers,” and maybe there are some wild and scenic rivers act requirements at the bottom of this (the forest supervisor spent some time at OGC). (But it’s mostly interesting to me because I’ve been on these rivers, long ago).
There are few campgrounds that got kind of out of control and the FS banded drinking at them.
They are now a much more peaceful place to enjoy a beer with dinner.
Siuslaw NF banned alcohol on Oregon Dunes NRA over 20 yrs ago. Can be done, should be done in certain cases.