WHAT’S UP WITH THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS?
WHAT’S UP WITH THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS?
We have received this update from the Warriors Society regarding the Northern California Wilderness Bill (S.128/H.R.233). The Senate Resources Committee has approved it and the bill will be reviewed by the full senator. We still have the chance to preserve our access.
The House Resources Committee is currently reviewing the matter, which is being presided over by Richard Pombo (R – CA). Rep. Pombo is friend of recreationists and supports sound forest management. Before it can be voted upon by the full House of Representatives, it must pass his committee.
Rep. Pombo is not patient with the Sky is falling rhetoric used by the modern environmental movement to address the global cooling and overpopulation crisis that has resulted in global warming at 178 degrees.
The bill would declare 300,000 acres wilderness. This would prohibit us from using hundreds of miles of roads and trails.
Tell Rep. Pombo, your Congressional House Representatives, that the wilderness bill is unnecessary and will result in the loss for the public of recreational access to hundreds upon miles of roads and trails.
Inform them that other forms of protection are available that are less restrictive and that areas are already protected under the NEPA process and the ESA.
Remind them that millions of mountain bikers live in the state, and that many companies that sell mountain bikes generate revenue for the state through employment, tourism and sales taxes.
Californians must be able to enjoy their historic recreational access. It is up to you to take action and contact Representative Pombo by phone or fax at any of the following offices:
Stockton Office
Tel: 951-3091
Fax: 951-1910
Washington D.C. Office
Tel: 225-1947
Fax: 226-0861
San Ramon Office
Tel: 866-7040
Fax: 866-7064
You can also call your U.S. Representative using the Capitol switchboard (202-224-3121). To find out the name and phone number of your representative, please use the Capitol switchboard 202-224-3121.
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Use the above talking points to tell Rep. Pombo you support his efforts in protecting our historical access.
