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Posted: 01 December 2012 at 1:45am |
BRC's message pasted below. If you do nothing else with this, be sure to look at the 100 outdoor retailers linked document and STOP BUYING FROM THESE COMPANIES and tell them why!!! This is a good example of the info and activities which BRC accomplishes, and why I support them instead of SFWDA. Without BRC, I would never have known that, for example, Camelbak, North Face, and Petzel are working to shutdown my access to Moab. Full disclosure - I am a BRC life-member.
============================ A Message From BRC's Executive Director Dear BRC Members and Supporters, Must Read Editorial When I watched the associated video Brian linked to, I was outraged, but I cannot say I was surprised. The vicious betrayal by the NPS of a family owned oyster farm is outrageous, but the fact that they used trumped up science to do it seems to me sadly typical of today's U.S. Department of Interior. I have been all across the US on my Turn the Tide Tour, and have seen this literally from Cape Hatteras on the Atlantic to Point Reyes on the Pacific. Best available science my eye! More like "most convenient trumped-up allegation." Science in the Department of the Interior has become a joke, and the agency should be ashamed. I can't help but ask, "At what point does the personal opinion of agency leadership outweigh actual public policy?" You shouldn't be able to twist the science and rewrite history to suit your agenda. While we are on the subject of the DOI The issue has gotten a lot of national media attention, including in key Washington DC based natural resource newsletters. In our update, BRC's Brian Hawthorne noted
"I have been personally involved in numerous collaborative efforts to
determine how these prized recreational lands are managed, both as a
recreationist who loves visiting the area and also as a representative
of the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national OHV advocacy group.
The Outdoor Industry Association's advocacy arm has lost all credibility. Their letter requesting that President Obama establish a new National Monument is nothing less than an end-run around local and state efforts to consider how best to protect these lands. Their requests pulls the rug out from under those who will be most likely to be impacted by land use decisions - local citizens - as they hammer out compromises." Indeed, San Juan County is an example of how to do it right. This last Monday, the County and the Navajo Nation signed a formalized agreement to "work together in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation to recognize and consider how to effectively manage the outstanding natural, cultural and recreational resources on state and federal lands in San Juan County, as well as the socio-economic conditions for the enhancement of the quality of life for all San Juan County residents." Mark Maryboy, the County representative for the Navaho Nation was quoted as saying: "Navajos
have always felt that the local people, whether they be Navajo or
non-Navajo, should be at the forefront of discussing public lands."
Maryboy
added that the proposed Greater Canyonlands National Monument effort,
which has received support from a variety of national groups, should
begin as a local effort.
Sadly, 100 outdoor retailers disagree. They seem to be doubling down on their request for President Obama to do an "end run" around these local collaborative efforts, and unilaterally designate a massive 1.4 million acres National Monument. Read about the San Juan County/Navaho Nation agreement here: The issue has also brought some much needed attention on a very dangerous lawsuit filed by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA). After years of sitting dormant, it has been resurrected in the U.S. District Court in Utah, and could close some of the most nationally significant motorized recreation trails in Moab, Cainville and the San Rafael Swell. Whatever the threat, BRC is committed to defend OHV recreation across the U.S. As Hawthorne noted in his editorial, we aren't surprised by much anymore. Just resolved to fight harder. Thank you all for your support, Learn about the SUWA lawsuit in our most recent Utah update
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 As a non-profit, grassroots
organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we
greatly appreciate your support. Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/ |
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I definitely won't be purchasing products from any of those companies!
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If anybody has ever been out west and seen how outdoor activities are abundant a few 4x4er's boycotting won't do much. The 4x4 community is way out numbered by the back country hikers, climbers, snow skiers, bikers, rafters etc. These are the people that line the pockets of these retailers. Thankfully my father took us out there every chance he had while I was growing up and I've tried to get out there as often as the wife and I could. If we lost it all tomorrow at least I can say I've been there and done it.
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