IMPORTANT FOLLOW-UP ON MASSIVE NATIONAL MONUMENT PUSHED IN UTAH!
Dear BRC Members and supporters,
We just uploaded a webpage with important information and updates
requested by our members and supporters concerning a request made by
the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and 113 outdoor retailers
asking President Obama to designate a massive 1.4 million acre
National Monument in southeastern Utah. See BRC's previous blast here
http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/2012/11/14/another-massive-national-monument-pushed-in-utah
. Read OIA's request here
http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/Outdoor_Industry_Association_Letter.pdf
.
The webpage is here: Important Follow-up on Massive National Monument
Pushed in Utah
https://www.sharetrails.org/public-lands/important-follow-up-on-massive-national-monument-pushed-in-utah
Many BRC members were, to be frank, heartbroken to find that many
companies they used to buy from supported a massive new National
Monument. BRC members are also frustrated and bewildered at the
reasons these companies are giving for their support.
This follow up includes an update from Utah's congressional
delegation and a letter to the President from the national OHV
community. We also have some facts and figures regarding the proposal,
as well as information on how the lands are currently protected and
managed.
IMPORTANT:
Many BRC members are asking what they can do to stop yet another land
grab in Utah. While there are numerous petitions and "click and send"
letter generators out there, we strongly encourage you to consider
what is the most effective use of your time - a phone call. Why a call
instead of signing a petition or letter generator? In today's world of
online digital communication, your voice can often get lost or
diluted. Phone calls are the exception. A call to your elected
representatives is the #1 most effective way to keep these lands open
for OHV use. (Click here
http://www.sharetrails.org/issues/rapid-response-center
and enter your zip code for the phone numbers.)
As always, please feel free to call or email with questions and
comments.
Brian Hawthorne Ric Foster
Public Lands Policy Director Public Lands Dept. Manager
208-237-1008 ext 102 208-237-1008 ext 107
PS: We know many BRC members are in contact with individual
businesses who supported the OIA proposal. We also know they would
rather not take their business elsewhere. Several of the businesses
are now backing away from their support of the monument because they
found out they were misled by the proponents who came to them asking
them to sign on. The information below will be invaluable as you
attempt to talk sense into these retailers. However, it is important
you support businesses that support continued access and recreation on
public lands.
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that
champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual
environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is
focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts
through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among
recreationists. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is here.
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 or http://www.sharetrails.org
http://www.sharetrails.org/
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