9 million more acres to be closed

[tj0llll0]

Got this from another board, 702dirtbikes.com , but thought it was in everyones interest to hear about it.

Just recieved this email from the AMA.
zack livreri

Congress to hold hearing on closing 9 million acres in Utah Congress to hold hearing on closing 9 million acres in Utah Take Action!

Contact your Representative to Oppose H.R. 1925!

The Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has scheduled a hearing on October 1 to consider H.R. 1925, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009. This legislation -- which will ban off-highway vehicle (OHV) access to public lands to those who live and recreate in Utah -- was introduced by New York Representative Maurice Hinchey.

However, not a single Representative from Utah is supporting H.R. 1925.

Specifically, H.R. 1925 would designate more than nine million more acres as federally protected "Wilderness," and directly affect the Moab, San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock areas (to name a few) in Utah. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The proposed Wilderness designation would also make the land off limits to ATV riders, mountain bikers and horseback riders.

Coming on the heels of the recently enacted Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which closed 2 million acres of public lands, this vast Wilderness bill will take away additional recreation opportunities currently enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike.

The AMA needs your help now to stop H.R. 1925. The fastest way to reach your U.S. Representative is to call them. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code on AmericanMotorcyclist.com, clicking on "Rights," then "Issues and Legislation." Additionally, a prewritten e-mail is available for you to send to your Representative immediately by following the "Take Action" option and entering your information.

Please contact your Representative right away and urge them to oppose H.R. 1925.

[Woody_393]

Thanks for posting this.

This stuff just makes me mad. I thought that being a state meant you had "some" control over what happens in your state... Since when did an elected NY official have any say on what happen in MY state . I'm really, and I mean really glad to hear that none of the reps from Utah are supporting this.

MOAB is one of our states JEWELS, and it would be a national crisis if it was designated off limits. Moab is not only for Dirt bikers, but Mtn Bikers, and Jeeps (and the likes). It's some of the most beautiful land in the country, and it would be a complete shame to close it to "our" kind.

Please write your reps and tell them NOT TO SUPPORT this bill.

[cowboyona426]

Freakin' retards. Do they not realize the revenues generated by tourism in Moab? Hopefully this one will die before it ever gets a chance to take a breath.

[Mainjet2001]

Originally Posted by cowboyona426

Do they not realize the revenues generated by tourism in Moab?

They don't care.
This is all about control.
Remember all this at election time and tell everyone.

[Woody_393]

Well, it's SUWA (Southern Utah Wilderness Association -- Utah's GREENIE Club) that's behind it. I just hope it dies before it gets any traction.

[DRGSin393]

Cant blame the NY politicians for heading west, theyve already ran their state into the ground-need fresh blood.

[kschilk]

Where's the Phantom Duck when we need him?!

[cowboyona426]

Originally Posted by Mainjet2001

They don't care.
This is all about control.
Remember all this at election time and tell everyone.

Yes I know, but it still doesn't change the fact that I want to thump them all on the head a time or two.

[noobish]

Originally Posted by DRGSin393

Cant blame the NY politicians for heading west, theyve already ran their state into the ground-need fresh blood.

There doesnt appear to be a laughing hysterically emoticon, so I guess i will just have to LOL. Or I could say it like the chinese; ROR

[Florida 393]

All,
Here ia a link to the A.M.A. Isses and legislation page where you can send an email to the congressman from your district to express your opposition to this land grab bill

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Do this as soon as you can, it only takes a few minutes at best. We have to act on these stunts.

Bill

[Woody_393]

Thanks for that link Bill!