Steve Sommer
11-23-2000, 10:02 AM
I see where Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are being closed to snowmobiles. This is reported to be at a loss of $16.5 million dollars and 400 jobs. The ban is opposed by all the local leaders and civic groups and by the congressional delegations of Montana and Wyoming. Snowmobiles leave no tracks in the spring so the only issues are exhaust and noise.
Once again this administration goes against the will of the people directly affected by their actions, just to further their own cause.
I bring this up because just a couple weeks ago The Craters of the Moon National Monument was expanded against the will of the Idaho congressional delegations.
At this time a big push is on to create a national monument in the Owyhee/Bruneau canyonlands of Idaho. While some of this area is pristine beautiful canyonlands, some of it is a dedicated OHV area. The proposal is for 2.7 million acres and was expanded to specifically take in the OHV park so it could be shut down. I started wheeling this area in the early 70's. When I look at pictures from back then and now you cannot tell the difference so it's not like the place is being trashed.
The group pushing the proposal has publicly stated they are seeking approval from Clinton before he goes out of office.
My question now is how come when the off road community wants something these people scream for studies and "public Process", but when they want something it's "for the good of everyone"?
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63 CJ5,350,4spd,OD,(wife's)
84 CJ7,44front,9"rear,SOA,etc.,etc. (mine)
Once again this administration goes against the will of the people directly affected by their actions, just to further their own cause.
I bring this up because just a couple weeks ago The Craters of the Moon National Monument was expanded against the will of the Idaho congressional delegations.
At this time a big push is on to create a national monument in the Owyhee/Bruneau canyonlands of Idaho. While some of this area is pristine beautiful canyonlands, some of it is a dedicated OHV area. The proposal is for 2.7 million acres and was expanded to specifically take in the OHV park so it could be shut down. I started wheeling this area in the early 70's. When I look at pictures from back then and now you cannot tell the difference so it's not like the place is being trashed.
The group pushing the proposal has publicly stated they are seeking approval from Clinton before he goes out of office.
My question now is how come when the off road community wants something these people scream for studies and "public Process", but when they want something it's "for the good of everyone"?
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63 CJ5,350,4spd,OD,(wife's)
84 CJ7,44front,9"rear,SOA,etc.,etc. (mine)