Less than 48 hrs For Moab Hearing - 9 MILLION acres slated to close!

Slangy

Sgt. CulPepper
Location
Utah
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:mad::mad::mad::mad:
 

cruiseroutfit

Cruizah!
Moderator
Vendor
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
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.

And it isn't just motorized recreation either. This effects the very lifestyle of those of us that live in rural areas.
 

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
And it isn't just motorized recreation either. This effects the very lifestyle of those of us that live in rural areas.

I thought the Lt Gov explained that very well.
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
i am sure glad i went down there last weekend :ugh:

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.
 

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
Yes i'd still bombard them with emails, faxes, calls.. They still need to know what Utahns are wanting done.
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
i just got pushed over the edge and joined U4WDA -_-

figured it is about time i make a real effort, it is a big deal to me. i also sent the AMA link to a bunch of friends, hopefully it helps :sick:
 

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
 
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Brian P

Misanthropic Fuel
Location
Taylorsville
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

HEY! I received one exactly like that other than my name.
 
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