----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Scott"
To: "KListeRs" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:28 PM
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] FW: Your comments vital for draft Moab EA!
> Disregard the last post, I got my e-mails mixed up.
>
> Fred, any word on how they ruled?
>
> R
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Horgan [mailto:sequoiastewards@...]
> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 7:14 PM
> To: Undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: Your comments vital for draft Moab EA!
>
>
> I have been fortunate to have ridden extensively in Moab. It is unique &
> irreplaceable for motorized use.
> For those of us who have ridden in Moab writing a comment to keep trails
> open is a no brainer.
> For those of you who have not ridden there please write the letter so you
> may be able to one day.
> Thanks for being involved & helping keep our trails open.
> Chris
>
> ***** BRC ALERT ***** BRC ALERT ***** BRC ALERT ***** BRC ALERT ***** BRC
> ALERT *****
>
> YOUR COMMENTS NEEDED REGARDING MOAB
> BLM DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)!!
>
>
> Dear Subscribers:
>
> This is a very important issue that we all need to respond to. The BLM and
> others have tried to close the Moab area for years.
>
> We have put together a short letter. Please add a couple of comments of
> your
> own and mail it by October 30.
>
> Forward this email to anyone else who is interested in motorized
> recreation.
>
> This is a very important issue that we all need to respond to. Take a
> couple
> of minutes to change the letter that is attached. We all need to add our
> input.
>
> Inside this 58 page draft, it immediately puts the Red Rock 4 Wheelers and
> the Easter Jeep Safari at risk. At the worst - it will place the entire
> area closed to any non-competitive use of the Jeep Safari routes. This
> includes organized groups of all walks of life and all sorts of motorized
> vehicles - Jeep, Hummer, Toyota, Nissan, ATV, Motorcycle, etc. If it's
> motorized, it's at risk.
>
> The BLM will choose one of three options. Once chosen, it will be the
> guiding rules for ALL permittees in the area, not just for the Red Rock 4
> Wheelers.
>
> Summary version - here are the three proposed solutions:
>
>
> 1) Alternative A - Use of routes listed in Table 4 (page 11 of the
> draft).
> This pretty much leave things as is, with some minor changes and adds Arch
> Canyon and Hotel Rock.
>
> 2) Alternative B - Reduced Route. Removes Arch Canyon, Hey Joe canyon,
> Hotel Rock, Kane Creek Canyon, Pritchett Canyon, Tusher/Bartlett Wash, and
> Tusher Canyon
>
> 3) Alternative C - No access. Private use can occur, but no permitted
> use
> for motorized use. This is the worst case scenario..and the one that our
> opponents are wanting to win.
>
>
> Folks, this is something we need to get the word out on. The Moab office
> of
> the BLM put out the notice on October 1. The comment period ends October
> 30, 2005. This is NOT a lot of time to get the word out.
>
> The Red Rock 4 Wheelers feels that Alternative C is (of course) being
> pushed
> by SUWA, Sierra Club, Red Rock Wilderness, and other groups. The BLM is
> proposing that Option A is the recommended course (good for them!) but
> they
> will be influenced by how many letters they get.
>
> This is the trend we all have to fight against. Again - organized,
> coherent, and unified voices make the difference here. This is likely the
> biggest threat we have seen against one of our off road Mecca's here.and
> it's nearly in our back yard! If we lose this, the repercussions echo
> nationwide.
>
> The BLM is asking for personal letters. According to the Red Rock 4
> Wheelers, a form letter is okay because they are interested in letter
> count.
> It has to be a letter, sent via regular mail. They are not accepting
> emails.
>
> _____________________
>
> SAMPLE LETTER
> _____________________
>
> U.S. Department of the Interior
> Bureau of Land Management
> Moab Field Office
> 82 East Dogwood Ave., Suite M
> Moab, UT 84532
>
> Subject:
> Draft Environmental Assessment
> UT-060-2005-080
>
>
> Dear Land Managers:
>
> As an Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiast, I am in favor of Option 'A' of the
> Moab Draft Environmental Assessment. The Moab area is a great place to
> take
> the family for a summer vacation, and has some of the greatest scenery in
> the nation.
>
> [Add your comments here if at all possible. If not, then delete this
> segment]
>
> Option 'A' is clearly the appropriate decision for the BLM to use in their
> determination.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration.
>
> Sincerely
> Name
> Signature
> Address
> City, State Zip
>
> p.s. Please include my name on the list of interested parties to be
> notified
> of the record of decision.
>
>
>
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