Truckhaven support asap

[calamaridog]

4,000 acres at Truckhaven is up for sale and its future is blowing in the wind. All Socal wheelers need to support efforts to keep this area open for OHV use. Please write a letter and email or snail mail it.


From John Stewart (Cal4wd, United4wd, etc.):

The California Public Works Board approved the site selection for the Truckhaven Acquisition after pulling it from the consent callendar at their Friday (July 14) meeting.

It passed unanimously.

Next step will be final approval at the August 11th meeting. They need positive letters of support for the acquisition project.

A sample letter is posted at http://www.muirnet.net under the Truckhaven Acquisition link.

Letters should stress importance of this area to recreation interests, support for balanced stewardship of resources while maintaining access, recognition that the state will do a long term public land use management plan after acquisition, and that in the interim, State Parks will provide protection of resources while recognizing existing uses and access.

Letters should be addressed to:

State Public Works Board
Karen Finn, Administrative Secretary to the State Public Works Board
915 L Street, 9th Floor, Sacramento CA 95814-3706

e-mail: "Karen.Finn@dof.ca.gov"


Please provide a copy to:

Rick LeFlore - RLEFL@parks.ca.gov

and me: john@muirnet.net

[calamaridog]

Here is my sample letter based upon information from Mr. Stewart:


July 18, 20006

State Public Works Board
Karen Finn
Administrative Secretary of the State Public Works Board
915 L Street, 9th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814-3706


Attention Karen Finn,

I am writing as a concerned recreation user to request your support for a prospective land purchase, in the area commonly known as Truckhaven, by California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and to commit those lands for motorized recreation under management by the Off Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation Division of DPR. I am asking you to support purchase of those lands for the purpose of expanding the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA).

This area has been used by recreational 4wd and OHV users for over 50 years. This is a perfect area to be considered for such continued use and the DPR is the most capable agency to manage the use of this area. Additionally, the continuation of OHV use in Imperial County is an important part of the local economy, especially in the Salton City area.

I understand the State will develop a management plan for this new purchase and I am committed to seeing OHV use continue in this area, while I also recognize the importance of protecting cultural and biological interests. Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, both OHV use and resource protection can occur with adequate planning and management.

Thank you for your concern in this matter.


Respectfully,

Your name


Member:

Toyota Land Cruiser Association
etc.

[TUFFTORQ]

I used your sample letter and will mail out 7/20. Thanks!

[calamaridog]

Thanks!

[calamaridog]

Bump for last chance support letters...