Less than 48 hrs For Moab Hearing - 9 MILLION acres slated to close!
- Thread starter Herzog
- Start date
Our sport? Hobby? Way of life?
The stream ended, made mention of time and getting out of there today... so no, just the meeting.
I cannot believe the S*** that I was hearing. If they think Moab will survive from those granola, Birkenstock wearing mofo's they are dreaming. In this crappy economy they should be trying anything they can to get more people out doing stuff to support the little people. All this will do is cause a horrible downturn for the small communities down there that survive from people who use those lands.
WTF
WTF
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Lets all remember this is not just about Moab, this is the entire Southern Utah area and towns like Blanding, Monticello, Kanab, etc. This will have a major impact to motorized travel in all areas.
Don B
formerly rebarguy
- Location
- Southern Utah
And it isn't just motorized recreation either. This effects the very lifestyle of those of us that live in rural areas.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Absolutely, oil, gas, mining, ranching, scouting, hunting, you name it!
Brett
Meat-Hippy
- Location
- Salt Lake City Utah
It was a hearing only, no legislation going into a effect.
JL Rockies
Binders Fulla Expo
- Location
- Draper
Our State could sue the Fed on constitutional grounds but I doubt they have the minerals for it.
i am sure glad i went down there last weekend
seriously though there was no one on the trails. i saw a couple hummer tours on hells revenge and two jeeps on poison spider and that was it. i was wondering if they had already closed or something. i haven't been to moab outside of ejs since '02 so it was very different.
would emailing our reps still "make a difference?"
i didn't read the whole thread.
seriously though there was no one on the trails. i saw a couple hummer tours on hells revenge and two jeeps on poison spider and that was it. i was wondering if they had already closed or something. i haven't been to moab outside of ejs since '02 so it was very different.
would emailing our reps still "make a difference?"
i didn't read the whole thread.
strangeKowboy
Oops i did it again
- Location
- Springville, Ut
Just got letter today from my rep, here is what he had to say:
Dear Mr. Hawley,
Thank you for contacting my office regarding the Red Rock Wilderness Act. At a time when nearly 60% of Utah's land is owned by the federal government, adding another 9.4 million acres to the roll is not prudent policy. I would also like to note that not one member of the Utah delegation is supporting this bill.
There is no doubt portions of Red Rock Country in southern Utah deserve the recognition the National Wilderness Preservation System would give. However, the crafters of this bill are not simply concerned with wilderness preservation, they are using the sanctified wilderness designation as a tool to curb American energy development and motorized outdoor recreation.
Upon passage, 9.4 million acres of Utah land will be off-limits to outdoor enthusiasts, recreation seekers, and energy developers. Off-highway vehicle users are the lifeline for some rural Utah cities and towns, and if this bill passes, those towns will fall deeper and deeper into economic recession. The OHV markets, as well as the energy market provide some of the most dependable and high paying jobs for rural Utahns.
Recently, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on this bill. I was proud to join with the other four members of Utah's Congressional delegation in voicing our opposition. I will continue to oppose this bill and the out-of-state sponsors who support it.
Sincerely,
Jason Chaffetz
Member of Congress
Dear Mr. Hawley,
Thank you for contacting my office regarding the Red Rock Wilderness Act. At a time when nearly 60% of Utah's land is owned by the federal government, adding another 9.4 million acres to the roll is not prudent policy. I would also like to note that not one member of the Utah delegation is supporting this bill.
There is no doubt portions of Red Rock Country in southern Utah deserve the recognition the National Wilderness Preservation System would give. However, the crafters of this bill are not simply concerned with wilderness preservation, they are using the sanctified wilderness designation as a tool to curb American energy development and motorized outdoor recreation.
Upon passage, 9.4 million acres of Utah land will be off-limits to outdoor enthusiasts, recreation seekers, and energy developers. Off-highway vehicle users are the lifeline for some rural Utah cities and towns, and if this bill passes, those towns will fall deeper and deeper into economic recession. The OHV markets, as well as the energy market provide some of the most dependable and high paying jobs for rural Utahns.
Recently, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on this bill. I was proud to join with the other four members of Utah's Congressional delegation in voicing our opposition. I will continue to oppose this bill and the out-of-state sponsors who support it.
Sincerely,
Jason Chaffetz
Member of Congress
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Brian P
Misanthropic Fuel
- Location
- Taylorsville
HEY! I received one exactly like that other than my name.