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From Freedom Advocates.com
WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION ACT INTRODUCED
Politicians and other agents of Agenda 21 are inundating us with overlapping schemes that quietly and deliberately drown our property rights and freedom. For surefire evidence, take a look at the plot that is outlined in the U.S. Congress - H.R. 5101 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2010. This bill includes transboundary tax-payer funded projects for wild animal bridges and tunnels, increasing roadless areas and other means to capture more natural resources and private property for government and its partners.
Sample projects already in existence:
Wildlife Overcrossing at Easton Hill, WA
www.chattoogariver.com Roadless Conservation
H.R. 5101 states that "The Secretary, in cooperation with the States and Indian tribes, shall develop a Habitat and Corridors Information System, that shall include maps and descriptions of projected shifts in habitats and corridors of fish and wildlife species in response to climate change; and to assess the impacts of existing development on habitats and corridors." The System is charged with identifying, prioritizing and describing "key parcels of non-Federal land (i.e. state lands and private property) located within the boundaries of units of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, or National Grassland System that are critical to maintenance of wildlife habitat and migration corridors." This is way over and above what the federal government has already swallowed up under other guises.
Congress and other elites are desperately clinging to the fraud of man-made global warming in an attempt to illegitimately wrest control of private property. Many people still nominally own and pay taxes on their private property but if their property is even slightly proximate to the imagined wildlife corridors, then animals rule as "new habitat" is created for them in response to "climate change" and other "threats" (meaning people). It doesn't matter that grandma's house has been there for 100 years and she and the animals get along fine. Not anymore, with this bill government will determine what if any use might be made of land that falls in or near corridors invented ostensibly to protect animals (in truth this is done to take private property and to control the human population).
The difference between this bill and previous wildland's programs is that this one doesn't just have teeth, it has fangs. Not only does it have "strong language calling on agencies to actually take steps to protect corridors" but it also calls for a funding mechanism (more taxes) to support "such protective action." In short, we will be footing the bill for the global elite to further control our property and diminish our freedom under the guise of habitat protection. And "the Secretary of the Interior may transfer funds to the Foundation under this subsection in advance, without regard to when expenses are incurred." How many of us can get paid whenever we want, even if we haven't yet done the work?
Here are a few examples of Wildlife Corridor Program across the United States. Once again they are bad programs hiding behind pretty pictures and phony words. Rim of the Valley Los Angeles Basin, California, Buffalo Commons Plains States, USA and Yellowstone to Yukon or "Y to Y" plus there are many more.
Norman MacLeod of Washington explains that HR 5101 incorporates the legislative provisions of Section 481 of HR 2454 (the House version of the climate bill) and Section 6009 of the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill draft. These sections authorize a wildlife corridors information system. HR 5101 builds on this with implementation programs, mostly to be housed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Funding mechanisms and public-private structures are included. The bill has been referred to the House Natural Resources Committee.
This bill is intended to lead to the formal creation of several continental-scale wildlife corridor systems that include core habitat, connectivity, and buffer systems that will impact livelihoods, homes, ranches, farms, access to resources, outdoor recreation and more.
The bill can be tracked at www.thomas.gov
Call Congress 1-866-220-0044 tell them you STRONGLY oppose H.R. 5101
From Freedom Advocates.com
WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION ACT INTRODUCED
Politicians and other agents of Agenda 21 are inundating us with overlapping schemes that quietly and deliberately drown our property rights and freedom. For surefire evidence, take a look at the plot that is outlined in the U.S. Congress - H.R. 5101 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2010. This bill includes transboundary tax-payer funded projects for wild animal bridges and tunnels, increasing roadless areas and other means to capture more natural resources and private property for government and its partners.
Sample projects already in existence:
Wildlife Overcrossing at Easton Hill, WA
www.chattoogariver.com Roadless Conservation
H.R. 5101 states that "The Secretary, in cooperation with the States and Indian tribes, shall develop a Habitat and Corridors Information System, that shall include maps and descriptions of projected shifts in habitats and corridors of fish and wildlife species in response to climate change; and to assess the impacts of existing development on habitats and corridors." The System is charged with identifying, prioritizing and describing "key parcels of non-Federal land (i.e. state lands and private property) located within the boundaries of units of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, or National Grassland System that are critical to maintenance of wildlife habitat and migration corridors." This is way over and above what the federal government has already swallowed up under other guises.
Congress and other elites are desperately clinging to the fraud of man-made global warming in an attempt to illegitimately wrest control of private property. Many people still nominally own and pay taxes on their private property but if their property is even slightly proximate to the imagined wildlife corridors, then animals rule as "new habitat" is created for them in response to "climate change" and other "threats" (meaning people). It doesn't matter that grandma's house has been there for 100 years and she and the animals get along fine. Not anymore, with this bill government will determine what if any use might be made of land that falls in or near corridors invented ostensibly to protect animals (in truth this is done to take private property and to control the human population).
The difference between this bill and previous wildland's programs is that this one doesn't just have teeth, it has fangs. Not only does it have "strong language calling on agencies to actually take steps to protect corridors" but it also calls for a funding mechanism (more taxes) to support "such protective action." In short, we will be footing the bill for the global elite to further control our property and diminish our freedom under the guise of habitat protection. And "the Secretary of the Interior may transfer funds to the Foundation under this subsection in advance, without regard to when expenses are incurred." How many of us can get paid whenever we want, even if we haven't yet done the work?
Here are a few examples of Wildlife Corridor Program across the United States. Once again they are bad programs hiding behind pretty pictures and phony words. Rim of the Valley Los Angeles Basin, California, Buffalo Commons Plains States, USA and Yellowstone to Yukon or "Y to Y" plus there are many more.
Norman MacLeod of Washington explains that HR 5101 incorporates the legislative provisions of Section 481 of HR 2454 (the House version of the climate bill) and Section 6009 of the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill draft. These sections authorize a wildlife corridors information system. HR 5101 builds on this with implementation programs, mostly to be housed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Funding mechanisms and public-private structures are included. The bill has been referred to the House Natural Resources Committee.
This bill is intended to lead to the formal creation of several continental-scale wildlife corridor systems that include core habitat, connectivity, and buffer systems that will impact livelihoods, homes, ranches, farms, access to resources, outdoor recreation and more.
The bill can be tracked at www.thomas.gov
Your Chance To Provide Positive Comments About Motorized Recreation
By Americans forResponsible Recreation Access
Earlier this year President Obama held a conference on America’s Great Outdoors and established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to be led by the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. The initiative is tasked with reconnecting Americans, especially children, to the outdoors and they have asked forpublic input and ideas.
It is vitally important that the Administration hear from you about how you recreate on and enjoy public lands. We can be sure that they are hearing from those who would support limiting or ending access for motorized recreation, but we have an opportunity to tell ourside of the story as well. So visit http://www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors, sign-up, and weigh in.
Now is the time to make it clear that OHV recreation is a family-oriented activity that allows for families to spend quality time outdoors. Too often OHV recreation is defined by the renegade few who behave irresponsibly. Please take this opportunity to make it clear that millions of Americans responsibly enjoy motorized recreation on public lands.
Talking Points:
OHV use is a legitimate, sustainable use of appropriate public lands, particularly on National Forests and Bureau of
Land Management Units.
* Motorized recreation is a healthy family activity and provides a great opportunity forfamilies to “get away from it
all,” and to experience the great outdoors.
* OHVers, like other recreationists, seek opportunities to not only enjoy the riding experience, but also opportunities
to learn more about cultural and historical context, take in scenic views, observe wildlife, camp, hunt, fish and
participate in many other activities.
* The overwhelming majority of OHVers are conservationists, who seek to preserve the same outdoor experiences they enjoy for children and grandchildren.
OHVers are volunteers. OHV clubs and organizations groom and maintain trails, trailheads and other facilities as
well as adopt trails and provide the tools and experience needed for constructing and maintaining all sorts of
recreational trails; not just OHV opportunities.
* ATV and off-highway motorcycle riding encourage and promote physical fitness.
* OHVs provide the opportunity for Americans of all ages and physical capabilities to enjoy the outdoors.
So please take a few minutes to visit http://www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors and have your voice heard.
Americans forResponsible Recreation Access
1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005
BRC NATIONAL WILDERNESS LEGISLATION UPDATE – UPDATE
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Last Thursday we blasted a Wilderness Legislation Update and reported on Wilderness bills in Idaho, South Dakota, Colorado, Montana and Utah.
In the past week there has been quite a bit of news on each of these bills so we thought we'd send another update. Call it a Wilderness Legislation Update – Update!
We also wanted to send a heartfelt THANKS to everyone who took the time and effort to contact legislators on these bills. Judging by the news in Idaho, your phone calls and email are having a positive effect.
I'll repeat our a disclaimer that this update won't cover all of the various wilderness and other land use bills pending. If we miss any bills in your area, we apologize and ask that you shoot us an email and we'll include it in our next update.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
BRC WILDERNESS UPDATE UPDATE
IDAHO
S. 3294 – CIEDRA - Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act
The U.S. Senate Subcommittee for Public Lands and Forests heard testimony June 16, 2010 on Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson's Boulder/White Clouds Wilderness bill. Known as CIEDRA, this legislation would close approximately 80 miles of mountain bike single track and tens of thousands of acres of prized high mountain snowmobiling.
Apparently, the Subcommittee testimony raised serious questions...
Risch: Wouldn't bet on Idaho wilderness
http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12668772
CIEDRA deemed a ‘tough sell’
Wilderness bill rides momentum after hearing, but opposition looms
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005131889
Adena Cook, BRC's Senior Policy Adviser, wanted everyone to read Idaho Governor Butch Otter's letter opposing CIEDRA. Adena reports that Otter's letter combined with calls and emails from the OHV and snowmobile community is making an impression on Senator Risch. She said “Your e-mails and letters ARE making a difference. They have REAL IMPACT.”
So much impact that Idaho's Wilderness Advocacy Media, in the form of Rocky Barker, environment and natural resource writer for the Idaho Statesman, seems to be doing their level best to spin the opposition to Rep. Simpson's bill. Barker has posted two blurbs on his blog:
Motorized recreation activist flexes muscles
http://tinyurl.com/2gax5lu
Other collaborative processes threatened if Simpson's bill goes down
http://tinyurl.com/29hmtv6
Speaking of Sandra Mitchell...
Sandra Mitchell sent a email update to members of Idaho Recreation Council and Idaho State Snowmobile Association reacting to the news that Senator Risch is reconsidering his support of that bill:
"We have waited a long time to hear something like this and I know there were times when we all felt as if CIEDRA was a done deal. Thanks to your hard work and that magnificent letter from the Governor; it isn’t over.
Again, I am going to ask you do something and that is to contact Senator Risch and say thanks for his comments in the Statesman and for understanding that this CIEDRA bill doesn’t work for the people or the land. I promise you, by acting you will make a difference.
We have come so far and worked so hard, we cannot give up and numbers still matter. It is important that the Senator know folks care and are paying attention."
SOUTH DAKOTA
S. 3310 - Tony Dean Cheyenne River Valley Conservation Act of 2010 -
This bill will designate 48,000 acres of Wilderness in South Dakota's Buffalo National Grasslands.
Senators, groups clash on wilderness
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/43998/
COLORADO:
H.R. 3914 - San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act of 2009
A bill that will designate approximately 60,000 acres of Wilderness in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
In House, San Juan public lands bill passes committee
http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/06/18/news/doc4c1abcecc1fa0177108160.txt
COLORADO: HIDDEN GEMS
Our previous updated explained that confusion and controversy erupted in Colorado's Hidden Gems Wilderness campaign as Colorado Rep. Jared Polis scrambled to clarify his position after an AP story reported the process would be put on hold. The latest news comes from Pitkin County, who says the Wilderness activists need to work harder at reaching accommodation with other stakeholders:
Pitkin County to Gems: Get more public comment
http://tinyurl.com/2etz7ew
MONTANA:
S. 1470 – The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act
Montana's Senator Jon Tester is making some changes to his bill, but he's sticking with his original plan to require the USFS log a certain amount of overgrown forest. He has posted a revised draft on his website: http://tester.senate.gov/Legislation/foresthome.cfm
Senator Tester Stands Behind Logging in Wilderness Bill
http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/96613409.html
Tester adjusts forest bill
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100618/NEWS01/6180320/Tester-adjusts-forest-bill
UTAH:
The last updated mentioned SUWA's play to encourage Colorado Senator Mark Udall to become the Western Champion of their unfathomably massive 10 million acre BLM Wilderness bill.
Udall may lead regional wilderness issue
http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/udall_may_lead_regional_wilder/
But we didn't mention any news on Senator Bennett's county-by-county Land Use Legislation process. Both San Juan and Emery Counties are considering land use bills that would include Wilderness, as well as other recreation friendly designations. Emery County's Public Lands Council is currently putting pen to paper and should have a draft bill ready in coming months. Draft maps and other information is posted on the County's website: http://www.emerycounty.com/publiclands/landuseplan.html
Utah's National Public Radio interviewed Senator Bennett who repeated the probably accurate threat that the Obama Administration may take unilateral action (Monument designation) should the county-by-county process fail.
Wilderness After Senator Bennett
http://tinyurl.com/284c7ns
SUWA has an interesting spin on their website:
An Emery County Update
http://suwa.typepad.com/blog/2010/06/an-emery-county-update.html
"Unfortunately county officials have drawn heavy criticism from local wilderness opponents for working too closely with SUWA, whose interests they see at odds with theirs. This has dampened any early optimism."
Doesn't it seem like they are setting the stage to blame their opposition to Emery County's bill on “local wilderness opponents.”
Maybe not. Its too easy to assign nefarious motives to a group like SUWA. And, in all honesty, it is perfectly reasonable to assume that any legislation that would be palatable to the elected officials and the citizens of Emery County would be in significant conflict with SUWA's 10 million acre behemoth wilderness bill.
Whatever spin SUWA tries to put on it, the question will boil down to whether or not SUWA will want to take what wilderness it can get via Bennett's process, or continue its past history of killing the bills in Washington D.C.
MEANWHILE....
SUWA Negotiates with Oil and Gas Industry to Close Areas to Public??
According to Tom McCourt, a columnist for the Sun Advocate in Price, Utah, SUWA has struck a deal with the Bill Barrett Corporation that would allow Barrett to develop their oil and gas operation in Carbon County as long as the company and the County agrees to close roads to public access.
The Wasatch Behind: Grin and Barrett
By TOM MCCOURT
http://www.sunad.com/print.php?tier=1&article_id=18816
I wanted to be sure each section would see the post. Maybe Yamaha riders aren't looking under Polaris etc. Any suggestions ? Thanks for reading the post.
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
> IDAHO, Call your Senators on CIEDRA before they return to Washington
> DC
> Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber in Idaho,
> What was your reaction to the news that Idaho Senators Mike Crapo
> and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman Mike Simpson's Central
> Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) in the Senate?
> Were you shocked? You should have been. Idaho has 5 million acres of
> Wilderness already. More than any other state except Alaska.
> Wilderness bans all mountain bike and motorized recreation. Yet,
> Idaho's entire congressional delegation is now supporting a bill
> that designates 332,775 new acres of wilderness in the Boulder White
> Clouds (BWC).
> I hate to say this, but the story on this CIEDRA bill is getting
> worse. A comparison between the 2009 House version and the 2010
> Senate version will turn your shock into outrage.
> The Idaho Recreation Council recently put the two bills side-by-side
> and found the new 2010 version considerably worse than its
> predecessor. See: Comparison of the 2009 House CIEDRA VS 2010 Senate
> CIEDRA
> First of all, the new bill has more Wilderness. A lot more. Over
> 20,000 acres of "new" Wilderness has been added to the White Clouds
> Wilderness. The new bill also throws out language that gave
> permanent protection to the motorized routes in the Sawtooth
> National Recreation Area but outside the proposed Wilderness. Rep.
> Simpson started out with a basic premise of wanting to settle the
> issue once and for all and that is no longer being accomplished.
> The new bill also eliminates language that secures motorized access
> to the very popular and scenic Germania Creek-East Fork/Grand Prize
> trail. The new bill not only takes away the East Fork/Grand Prize
> section, it also allows closure of the entire route "for non-
> motorized recreation purposes."
> Similarly, the new bill paves the way for the closure of the Frog
> Lake loop. In the "old" bill, Simpson included language that secured
> motorized access but the new bill says it will remain open only "if
> the Secretary allows motorized use."
> There's more. The OHV park near Boise was stripped out, as was
> authorization for $1 million to the Idaho Parks and Recreation to
> develop and manage it. And the trail between Redfish Lake and
> Stanley for non-motorized use in summer and snowmobiles in the
> winter, including parking areas at each end was stripped out.
> The only thing this bill protects the land from is YOU. Simply
> because you ride a mountain bike, enjoy snowmobiling or ride off-
> highway vehicles, you don't have a right to view these lands.
> That's not Idaho. We can do better.
> Senator Risch and Crapo have scheduled June 16, 2010, for a Senate
> Subcommittee hearing on the new bill. Congress is in recess until
> June 4 for local district work sessions. That means the next few
> days is the best opportunity to contact the Senators with your
> concerns prior to the June 16 hearing.
> Please make your call today. We've put together some talking points
> you can use below. And tell you friends and family to make their
> calls by the end of the week.
> As always, thanks in advance for your action on this important
> issue. Please call or email if you have any comments or suggestions.
> Brian Hawthorne
> Public Lands Policy Director
> BlueRibbon Coalition
> 208-237-1008 ext 102
> BRC ACTION ALERT:
> Idaho Senators on board with a "new" Boulder White Clouds Wilderness
> Bill - that's even worse than previous versions.
> Please call the senators during Memorial Day recess and express your
> concern.
> Situation:
> Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman
> Mike Simpson's Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act
> (CIEDRA) in the Senate. Idaho's entire congressional delegation is
> now supporting this bill that designates 332,775 new acres of
> wilderness in the Boulder White Clouds (BWC).
> See: Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill to be reintroduced today
> http://www.mtexpress.com/vu_breaking_story.php?bid=9195
> Simpson's wilderness bill gets Senate introduction
> http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12406221
> What you need to do:
> The Memorial Day recess (May 31 - June 4) gives Idaho's
> recreationists a golden opportunity to express concerns about the
> new bill.
> Sen. Mike Crapo
> Boise Office: (208) 334-1776
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6775
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 522-9779
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 664-5490
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-1492
> Caldwell Office: (208) 455-0360
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-2515
> Sen. Jim Risch
> Boise Office: (208) 342-7985
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 667-6130
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 523-5541
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-0792
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6817
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-6780
> Please be polite.
> With 5 million acres already set aside, Idaho has enough Wilderness.
> I oppose CIEDRA and I am calling to ask the Senator to reconsider
> his decision to promote this bill.
> There is no threat to these lands. No massive clear cutting project
> is in the works. No giant mining operation proposed. Mountain bikes,
> off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles are not harming these lands.
> CIEDRA will kick out motorized and mountain bike recreationists who
> will take their dollars with them, having a negative impact on the
> local economy.
> The Sawtooth National Recreation Areas provides protection and
> balanced management while still allowing recreational uses.
> I am opposed use of the Omnibus package to pass CIEDRA or any public
> lands bill.
> The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving
> group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The
> Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal
> employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your
> CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join
> us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org
> _______________________________________________________
> As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by
> membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support.
> Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund
> our efforts to protect your trails!
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
> IDAHO, Call your Senators on CIEDRA before they return to Washington
> DC
> Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber in Idaho,
> What was your reaction to the news that Idaho Senators Mike Crapo
> and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman Mike Simpson's Central
> Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) in the Senate?
> Were you shocked? You should have been. Idaho has 5 million acres of
> Wilderness already. More than any other state except Alaska.
> Wilderness bans all mountain bike and motorized recreation. Yet,
> Idaho's entire congressional delegation is now supporting a bill
> that designates 332,775 new acres of wilderness in the Boulder White
> Clouds (BWC).
> I hate to say this, but the story on this CIEDRA bill is getting
> worse. A comparison between the 2009 House version and the 2010
> Senate version will turn your shock into outrage.
> The Idaho Recreation Council recently put the two bills side-by-side
> and found the new 2010 version considerably worse than its
> predecessor. See: Comparison of the 2009 House CIEDRA VS 2010 Senate
> CIEDRA
> First of all, the new bill has more Wilderness. A lot more. Over
> 20,000 acres of "new" Wilderness has been added to the White Clouds
> Wilderness. The new bill also throws out language that gave
> permanent protection to the motorized routes in the Sawtooth
> National Recreation Area but outside the proposed Wilderness. Rep.
> Simpson started out with a basic premise of wanting to settle the
> issue once and for all and that is no longer being accomplished.
> The new bill also eliminates language that secures motorized access
> to the very popular and scenic Germania Creek-East Fork/Grand Prize
> trail. The new bill not only takes away the East Fork/Grand Prize
> section, it also allows closure of the entire route "for non-
> motorized recreation purposes."
> Similarly, the new bill paves the way for the closure of the Frog
> Lake loop. In the "old" bill, Simpson included language that secured
> motorized access but the new bill says it will remain open only "if
> the Secretary allows motorized use."
> There's more. The OHV park near Boise was stripped out, as was
> authorization for $1 million to the Idaho Parks and Recreation to
> develop and manage it. And the trail between Redfish Lake and
> Stanley for non-motorized use in summer and snowmobiles in the
> winter, including parking areas at each end was stripped out.
> The only thing this bill protects the land from is YOU. Simply
> because you ride a mountain bike, enjoy snowmobiling or ride off-
> highway vehicles, you don't have a right to view these lands.
> That's not Idaho. We can do better.
> Senator Risch and Crapo have scheduled June 16, 2010, for a Senate
> Subcommittee hearing on the new bill. Congress is in recess until
> June 4 for local district work sessions. That means the next few
> days is the best opportunity to contact the Senators with your
> concerns prior to the June 16 hearing.
> Please make your call today. We've put together some talking points
> you can use below. And tell you friends and family to make their
> calls by the end of the week.
> As always, thanks in advance for your action on this important
> issue. Please call or email if you have any comments or suggestions.
> Brian Hawthorne
> Public Lands Policy Director
> BlueRibbon Coalition
> 208-237-1008 ext 102
> BRC ACTION ALERT:
> Idaho Senators on board with a "new" Boulder White Clouds Wilderness
> Bill - that's even worse than previous versions.
> Please call the senators during Memorial Day recess and express your
> concern.
> Situation:
> Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman
> Mike Simpson's Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act
> (CIEDRA) in the Senate. Idaho's entire congressional delegation is
> now supporting this bill that designates 332,775 new acres of
> wilderness in the Boulder White Clouds (BWC).
> See: Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill to be reintroduced today
> http://www.mtexpress.com/vu_breaking_story.php?bid=9195
> Simpson's wilderness bill gets Senate introduction
> http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12406221
> What you need to do:
> The Memorial Day recess (May 31 - June 4) gives Idaho's
> recreationists a golden opportunity to express concerns about the
> new bill.
> Sen. Mike Crapo
> Boise Office: (208) 334-1776
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6775
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 522-9779
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 664-5490
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-1492
> Caldwell Office: (208) 455-0360
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-2515
> Sen. Jim Risch
> Boise Office: (208) 342-7985
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 667-6130
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 523-5541
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-0792
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6817
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-6780
> Please be polite.
> With 5 million acres already set aside, Idaho has enough Wilderness.
> I oppose CIEDRA and I am calling to ask the Senator to reconsider
> his decision to promote this bill.
> There is no threat to these lands. No massive clear cutting project
> is in the works. No giant mining operation proposed. Mountain bikes,
> off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles are not harming these lands.
> CIEDRA will kick out motorized and mountain bike recreationists who
> will take their dollars with them, having a negative impact on the
> local economy.
> The Sawtooth National Recreation Areas provides protection and
> balanced management while still allowing recreational uses.
> I am opposed use of the Omnibus package to pass CIEDRA or any public
> lands bill.
> The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving
> group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The
> Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal
> employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your
> CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join
> us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org
> _______________________________________________________
> As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by
> membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support.
> Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund
> our efforts to protect your trails!
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
> IDAHO, Call your Senators on CIEDRA before they return to Washington
> DC
> Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber in Idaho,
> What was your reaction to the news that Idaho Senators Mike Crapo
> and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman Mike Simpson's Central
> Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) in the Senate?
> Were you shocked? You should have been. Idaho has 5 million acres of
> Wilderness already. More than any other state except Alaska.
> Wilderness bans all mountain bike and motorized recreation. Yet,
> Idaho's entire congressional delegation is now supporting a bill
> that designates 332,775 new acres of wilderness in the Boulder White
> Clouds (BWC).
> I hate to say this, but the story on this CIEDRA bill is getting
> worse. A comparison between the 2009 House version and the 2010
> Senate version will turn your shock into outrage.
> The Idaho Recreation Council recently put the two bills side-by-side
> and found the new 2010 version considerably worse than its
> predecessor. See: Comparison of the 2009 House CIEDRA VS 2010 Senate
> CIEDRA
> First of all, the new bill has more Wilderness. A lot more. Over
> 20,000 acres of "new" Wilderness has been added to the White Clouds
> Wilderness. The new bill also throws out language that gave
> permanent protection to the motorized routes in the Sawtooth
> National Recreation Area but outside the proposed Wilderness. Rep.
> Simpson started out with a basic premise of wanting to settle the
> issue once and for all and that is no longer being accomplished.
> The new bill also eliminates language that secures motorized access
> to the very popular and scenic Germania Creek-East Fork/Grand Prize
> trail. The new bill not only takes away the East Fork/Grand Prize
> section, it also allows closure of the entire route "for non-
> motorized recreation purposes."
> Similarly, the new bill paves the way for the closure of the Frog
> Lake loop. In the "old" bill, Simpson included language that secured
> motorized access but the new bill says it will remain open only "if
> the Secretary allows motorized use."
> There's more. The OHV park near Boise was stripped out, as was
> authorization for $1 million to the Idaho Parks and Recreation to
> develop and manage it. And the trail between Redfish Lake and
> Stanley for non-motorized use in summer and snowmobiles in the
> winter, including parking areas at each end was stripped out.
> The only thing this bill protects the land from is YOU. Simply
> because you ride a mountain bike, enjoy snowmobiling or ride off-
> highway vehicles, you don't have a right to view these lands.
> That's not Idaho. We can do better.
> Senator Risch and Crapo have scheduled June 16, 2010, for a Senate
> Subcommittee hearing on the new bill. Congress is in recess until
> June 4 for local district work sessions. That means the next few
> days is the best opportunity to contact the Senators with your
> concerns prior to the June 16 hearing.
> Please make your call today. We've put together some talking points
> you can use below. And tell you friends and family to make their
> calls by the end of the week.
> As always, thanks in advance for your action on this important
> issue. Please call or email if you have any comments or suggestions.
> Brian Hawthorne
> Public Lands Policy Director
> BlueRibbon Coalition
> 208-237-1008 ext 102
> BRC ACTION ALERT:
> Idaho Senators on board with a "new" Boulder White Clouds Wilderness
> Bill - that's even worse than previous versions.
> Please call the senators during Memorial Day recess and express your
> concern.
> Situation:
> Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman
> Mike Simpson's Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act
> (CIEDRA) in the Senate. Idaho's entire congressional delegation is
> now supporting this bill that designates 332,775 new acres of
> wilderness in the Boulder White Clouds (BWC).
> See: Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill to be reintroduced today
> http://www.mtexpress.com/vu_breaking_story.php?bid=9195
> Simpson's wilderness bill gets Senate introduction
> http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12406221
> What you need to do:
> The Memorial Day recess (May 31 - June 4) gives Idaho's
> recreationists a golden opportunity to express concerns about the
> new bill.
> Sen. Mike Crapo
> Boise Office: (208) 334-1776
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6775
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 522-9779
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 664-5490
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-1492
> Caldwell Office: (208) 455-0360
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-2515
> Sen. Jim Risch
> Boise Office: (208) 342-7985
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 667-6130
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 523-5541
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-0792
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6817
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-6780
> Please be polite.
> With 5 million acres already set aside, Idaho has enough Wilderness.
> I oppose CIEDRA and I am calling to ask the Senator to reconsider
> his decision to promote this bill.
> There is no threat to these lands. No massive clear cutting project
> is in the works. No giant mining operation proposed. Mountain bikes,
> off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles are not harming these lands.
> CIEDRA will kick out motorized and mountain bike recreationists who
> will take their dollars with them, having a negative impact on the
> local economy.
> The Sawtooth National Recreation Areas provides protection and
> balanced management while still allowing recreational uses.
> I am opposed use of the Omnibus package to pass CIEDRA or any public
> lands bill.
> The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving
> group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The
> Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal
> employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your
> CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join
> us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org
> _______________________________________________________
> As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by
> membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support.
> Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund
> our efforts to protect your trails!
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
> IDAHO, Call your Senators on CIEDRA before they return to Washington
> DC
> Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber in Idaho,
> What was your reaction to the news that Idaho Senators Mike Crapo
> and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman Mike Simpson's Central
> Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) in the Senate?
> Were you shocked? You should have been. Idaho has 5 million acres of
> Wilderness already. More than any other state except Alaska.
> Wilderness bans all mountain bike and motorized recreation. Yet,
> Idaho's entire congressional delegation is now supporting a bill
> that designates 332,775 new acres of wilderness in the Boulder White
> Clouds (BWC).
> I hate to say this, but the story on this CIEDRA bill is getting
> worse. A comparison between the 2009 House version and the 2010
> Senate version will turn your shock into outrage.
> The Idaho Recreation Council recently put the two bills side-by-side
> and found the new 2010 version considerably worse than its
> predecessor. See: Comparison of the 2009 House CIEDRA VS 2010 Senate
> CIEDRA
> First of all, the new bill has more Wilderness. A lot more. Over
> 20,000 acres of "new" Wilderness has been added to the White Clouds
> Wilderness. The new bill also throws out language that gave
> permanent protection to the motorized routes in the Sawtooth
> National Recreation Area but outside the proposed Wilderness. Rep.
> Simpson started out with a basic premise of wanting to settle the
> issue once and for all and that is no longer being accomplished.
> The new bill also eliminates language that secures motorized access
> to the very popular and scenic Germania Creek-East Fork/Grand Prize
> trail. The new bill not only takes away the East Fork/Grand Prize
> section, it also allows closure of the entire route "for non-
> motorized recreation purposes."
> Similarly, the new bill paves the way for the closure of the Frog
> Lake loop. In the "old" bill, Simpson included language that secured
> motorized access but the new bill says it will remain open only "if
> the Secretary allows motorized use."
> There's more. The OHV park near Boise was stripped out, as was
> authorization for $1 million to the Idaho Parks and Recreation to
> develop and manage it. And the trail between Redfish Lake and
> Stanley for non-motorized use in summer and snowmobiles in the
> winter, including parking areas at each end was stripped out.
> The only thing this bill protects the land from is YOU. Simply
> because you ride a mountain bike, enjoy snowmobiling or ride off-
> highway vehicles, you don't have a right to view these lands.
> That's not Idaho. We can do better.
> Senator Risch and Crapo have scheduled June 16, 2010, for a Senate
> Subcommittee hearing on the new bill. Congress is in recess until
> June 4 for local district work sessions. That means the next few
> days is the best opportunity to contact the Senators with your
> concerns prior to the June 16 hearing.
> Please make your call today. We've put together some talking points
> you can use below. And tell you friends and family to make their
> calls by the end of the week.
> As always, thanks in advance for your action on this important
> issue. Please call or email if you have any comments or suggestions.
> Brian Hawthorne
> Public Lands Policy Director
> BlueRibbon Coalition
> 208-237-1008 ext 102
> BRC ACTION ALERT:
> Idaho Senators on board with a "new" Boulder White Clouds Wilderness
> Bill - that's even worse than previous versions.
> Please call the senators during Memorial Day recess and express your
> concern.
> Situation:
> Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch recently introduced Congressman
> Mike Simpson's Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act
> (CIEDRA) in the Senate. Idaho's entire congressional delegation is
> now supporting this bill that designates 332,775 new acres of
> wilderness in the Boulder White Clouds (BWC).
> See: Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill to be reintroduced today
> http://www.mtexpress.com/vu_breaking_story.php?bid=9195
> Simpson's wilderness bill gets Senate introduction
> http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12406221
> What you need to do:
> The Memorial Day recess (May 31 - June 4) gives Idaho's
> recreationists a golden opportunity to express concerns about the
> new bill.
> Sen. Mike Crapo
> Boise Office: (208) 334-1776
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6775
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 522-9779
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 664-5490
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-1492
> Caldwell Office: (208) 455-0360
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-2515
> Sen. Jim Risch
> Boise Office: (208) 342-7985
> Coeur d'Alene Office: (208) 667-6130
> Idaho Falls Office: (208) 523-5541
> Lewiston Office: (208) 743-0792
> Pocatello Office: (208) 236-6817
> Twin Falls Office: (208) 734-6780
> Please be polite.
> With 5 million acres already set aside, Idaho has enough Wilderness.
> I oppose CIEDRA and I am calling to ask the Senator to reconsider
> his decision to promote this bill.
> There is no threat to these lands. No massive clear cutting project
> is in the works. No giant mining operation proposed. Mountain bikes,
> off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles are not harming these lands.
> CIEDRA will kick out motorized and mountain bike recreationists who
> will take their dollars with them, having a negative impact on the
> local economy.
> The Sawtooth National Recreation Areas provides protection and
> balanced management while still allowing recreational uses.
> I am opposed use of the Omnibus package to pass CIEDRA or any public
> lands bill.
> The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving
> group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The
> Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal
> employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your
> CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join
> us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org
> _______________________________________________________
> As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by
> membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support.
> Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund
> our efforts to protect your trails!
BLUERIBBON COALITION, INC.
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Roger Theurer, Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
(931) 841-0672
Greg Mumm, BlueRibbon Coalition
(208) 244-2112
Date: May 18, 2010
TELLICO LAWSUIT FILED
POCATELLO, ID (May 18)--The next chapter in the Save Tellico saga began today as suit was filed to stop agency efforts to eliminate long-existing routes at the Upper Tellico OHV System. The suit was filed by Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, United Four Wheel Drive Associations, and BlueRibbon Coalition in U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
"This is a logical and necessary action in our effort to restore some form of meaningful OHV access to the System," said Roger Theurer, President of Southern Four Wheel Drive Association. "The entire premise behind this closure- that water quality is uniquely flawed in the Tellico River- is simply untrue. We hope through this suit for an opportunity to present the full story," Theurer concluded.
On April 19, 2010, the Forest Service posted a solicitation for bids, seeking contractors to perform various tasks to rehabilitate, obliterate, or otherwise decommission the bulk of existing roads on the OHV System. According to the complaint, routes historically used for vehicle travel may be fundamental to other forms of recreation, and possible impacts on non-motorized recreation activities have not been analyzed by the Forest.
"We prefer to work collaboratively with the Forest to provide appropriate vehicle-based recreation opportunities in the area," observed Greg Mumm, BlueRibbon Executive Director. "We remain committed to such prospects, but faced little option short of filing suit to preserve reasonable alternatives involving the System. These roads are literally on the verge of being removed from the landscape," Mumm concluded.
A copy of the complaint may be viewed at: http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/Comp … -18-10.pdf
# # #
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public and private lands, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. It represents over 10,000 individual members and 1,200 organization and business members, for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide. 1-800-258-3742. www.sharetrails.org
United Four Wheel Drive Associations is an international organization comprised of four wheel drive enthusiasts, clubs, associations, and businesses dedicated to providing community services around the world, education in responsible land use and safe vehicle operation, and protection of our natural resources through conservation practices. 1-800-448-3932. www.ufwda.org
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) was founded in 1987 to promote responsible land use and to keep public lands accessible for motorized recreation. For more information on the activities and accomplishments of Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, please visit www.sfwda.org or contact us at 1483 N. Mt. Juliet Road, PMB # 222, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Obama Monument Update - ACTION ITEM INCLUDED
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Most of you have been following the saga that began with the disclosure of a secret memo outlining plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western states.
BRC, as well as lawmakers, has been attempting to find out exactly what the Department of the Interior is up to, and BRC even appealed the denial of a Freedom of Information Act request.
Doc Hastings (WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Rob Bishop, (UT) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, as well as other lawmakers, have also formally requested that information pertaining to the leaked memo. This information was requested over six weeks ago. As of this writing, the Obama Administration has not provided one single page to the House Committees.
In response to Department of Interior is stonewalling, Rep. Hastings and Rep. Bishop have introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (H. Res. 1254) in an attempt to require the Department of Interior to turn over the information. A resolution of inquiry is a method used by the House to obtain information from an executive branch official
What you need to do:
The Natural Resources committee is set to vote on H. Res. 1254 this Wednesday, April 28, 2010. We need you to contact Committee Members and ask them to co-sponsor and/or support H. Res 1254.
Our partners at the Americans for Responsible Recreation Access (ARRA) have a letter generator up and running. Please take a minute to send a letter to your congressional representative. CLICK HERE
Thanks for taking action on this important issue.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Obama Monument Update - ACTION ITEM INCLUDED
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Most of you have been following the saga that began with the disclosure of a secret memo outlining plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western states.
BRC, as well as lawmakers, has been attempting to find out exactly what the Department of the Interior is up to, and BRC even appealed the denial of a Freedom of Information Act request.
Doc Hastings (WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Rob Bishop, (UT) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, as well as other lawmakers, have also formally requested that information pertaining to the leaked memo. This information was requested over six weeks ago. As of this writing, the Obama Administration has not provided one single page to the House Committees.
In response to Department of Interior is stonewalling, Rep. Hastings and Rep. Bishop have introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (H. Res. 1254) in an attempt to require the Department of Interior to turn over the information. A resolution of inquiry is a method used by the House to obtain information from an executive branch official
What you need to do:
The Natural Resources committee is set to vote on H. Res. 1254 this Wednesday, April 28, 2010. We need you to contact Committee Members and ask them to co-sponsor and/or support H. Res 1254.
Our partners at the Americans for Responsible Recreation Access (ARRA) have a letter generator up and running. Please take a minute to send a letter to your congressional representative. CLICK HERE
Thanks for taking action on this important issue.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Obama Monument Update - ACTION ITEM INCLUDED
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Most of you have been following the saga that began with the disclosure of a secret memo outlining plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western states.
BRC, as well as lawmakers, has been attempting to find out exactly what the Department of the Interior is up to, and BRC even appealed the denial of a Freedom of Information Act request.
Doc Hastings (WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Rob Bishop, (UT) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, as well as other lawmakers, have also formally requested that information pertaining to the leaked memo. This information was requested over six weeks ago. As of this writing, the Obama Administration has not provided one single page to the House Committees.
In response to Department of Interior is stonewalling, Rep. Hastings and Rep. Bishop have introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (H. Res. 1254) in an attempt to require the Department of Interior to turn over the information. A resolution of inquiry is a method used by the House to obtain information from an executive branch official
What you need to do:
The Natural Resources committee is set to vote on H. Res. 1254 this Wednesday, April 28, 2010. We need you to contact Committee Members and ask them to co-sponsor and/or support H. Res 1254.
Our partners at the Americans for Responsible Recreation Access (ARRA) have a letter generator up and running. Please take a minute to send a letter to your congressional representative. CLICK HERE
Thanks for taking action on this important issue.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Obama Monument Update - ACTION ITEM INCLUDED
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Most of you have been following the saga that began with the disclosure of a secret memo outlining plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western states.
BRC, as well as lawmakers, has been attempting to find out exactly what the Department of the Interior is up to, and BRC even appealed the denial of a Freedom of Information Act request.
Doc Hastings (WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Rob Bishop, (UT) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, as well as other lawmakers, have also formally requested that information pertaining to the leaked memo. This information was requested over six weeks ago. As of this writing, the Obama Administration has not provided one single page to the House Committees.
In response to Department of Interior is stonewalling, Rep. Hastings and Rep. Bishop have introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (H. Res. 1254) in an attempt to require the Department of Interior to turn over the information. A resolution of inquiry is a method used by the House to obtain information from an executive branch official
What you need to do:
The Natural Resources committee is set to vote on H. Res. 1254 this Wednesday, April 28, 2010. We need you to contact Committee Members and ask them to co-sponsor and/or support H. Res 1254.
Our partners at the Americans for Responsible Recreation Access (ARRA) have a letter generator up and running. Please take a minute to send a letter to your congressional representative. CLICK HERE
Thanks for taking action on this important issue.
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
It's an outrage. We have a govt that gets to do whatever it wants, but the people have to get permission to do whatever they want.