If you like Moab, do something

[JasonInAugusta]

http://blogs.4wheeloffroad.com/6563368/miscellaneous/moab-might-be-gone-forever/index.html

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.It's VERY VERY SIMPLE! Just click here...

http://capwiz.com/amacycle/issues/alert/?alertid=14061961

... and you will be taken to the AMA's (American Motorcycle Association) website. Enter your zip code and a letter will be sent to your representative urging them to vote NO on this bill. Do it NOW!

 

[BigBaller]

DAMN IT...I hate to see this sh!t happening. ANYONE and EVERYONE follow the links provided and sign this NOW.

Seriously people. PLEASE find the time to do this.

Jason, great find. I hope it's not too late.:roll:

 

[72Blazer]

Done!

 

[JasonInAugusta]

The thing of it is that it's not just about OHV access.

If this passes it will KILL Moab.

That town depends on the OHV crowd to survive.

 

[montana.matt]

Got 'er done"thumbsup"

 

[WheelinKing]

done"thumbsup"

 

[slowrockr]

Kill moab is an understatement. I can't even fathom the amount of cash that flows into that town on just the Jeep safari.

 

[Rockthrasher]

Sent mine in.

 

[Rc_Kid]

Done!, I hope they don't close Moab.

 

[TLTkrawl]

What buissnes does ****ing new york have with moab.

alreddy done like 2 weeks ago...

 

[JasonInAugusta]

Kill moab is an understatement. I can't even fathom the amount of cash that flows into that town on just the Jeep safari.

Exactly.

But even during the rest of the year it's the OHV crowd that keeps Moab alive.

 

[SVEN]

Done! Of all the places I have been, Moab has been my favorite by far. I sure hope this does not go through.

 

[TLTkrawl]

Exactly.

But even during the rest of the year it's the OHV crowd that keeps Moab alive.

Yep, during the slow times of the year alot of the little gift shops and tour and rental companys shut down.

imagine if this passes... I WOULD lose my job.

 

[DARKHORSE]

Done"thumbsup"

 

[dezfan]

Fawking New York liberals!:evil:

 

[thatguy]

What buissnes does ****ing new york have with moab.

Tree huggers. Letter sent.

 

[dezfan]

Save the planet, plant a tree hugger!:twisted:

 

[JasonInAugusta]

Said New Yorkers facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/MauriceHinchey?v=wall

 

[PsychoCrawler]

Done "thumbsup" What does new york have against Moab? :evil:

 

[racerx]

Done!!