I got this returned e-mail from the Eastern Washington rep about the Moab area parks - I don't like the suggestion in it - so I responded again:
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers wrote:
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Her e-mail addy for you too:
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> Dear Albert,
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> Thank you for contacting my office regarding H.R. 1925, the America's
> Red Rock Wilderness Act. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me.
> This Act designates certain lands in Utah as part of the National
> Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also sets forth an
> administrative process that requires the Secretary of the Interior to
> file maps and descriptions with the committee of jurisdiction.
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> Utah's magnificent wild landscapes provide a variety of wondrous sights
> and rare ecosystems. As a designated national wilderness, the wild
> landscapes will be protected for future generations. As this legislation
> is considered, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.
>
> Thanks again for writing. It is an honor to represent the people of
> Eastern Washington. I invite you to visit my website at:
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www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov for additional information. Please do not
> hesitate to contact my office if I can be of further assistance.
>
> EMAIL.BEGINHIDE.MERGE Best Wishes,
>
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Member of Congress
> Best Wishes,
> Cathy McMorris Rodgers
> Member of Congress
>
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My response:
Thank you for the update, however traditional use and effect on the economy must be taken into consideration, the Township of Moab has relied on the Off-road ATV and mountain bike sports since the pulling out of mining in the area and people like myself only go to the region for this reason. I hope you consider the best choices for the people of Utah within your vote and the significance of the sport on the economy of the region and not just the pat on the back for creating more wilderness park land. The turning of this area into a "park" will significantly impact the sports in question and the city of Moab which already boast Arches national park the most picturesque parts of the region as a draw and creating more land withing the park framework will only impact the economy by shutting out large user groups to the region.
Albert V
