Christmas has come early for snowmobilers this year. If you haven't already heard, Mount Jefferson is safe, at least for now. Mount Jefferson was designated Wilderness in U.S. Senator Jon Tester's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. This rider was attached to the Senate's Draft of FY2012 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill back in October, but it was not part of the conference version of the 2012 bill released last Thursday.
BLUERIBBON COALITION WILDERNESS UPDATE!
YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS - MOUNT JEFFERSON SAFE FOR NOW
Dear BRC Members and Supporters,
Christmas has come early for snowmobilers this year. If you haven't already heard, Mount Jefferson is safe, at least for now. Mount Jefferson was designated Wilderness in U.S. Senator Jon Tester's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. This rider was attached to the Senate's Draft of FY2012 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill back in October, but it was not part of the conference version of the 2012 bill released last Thursday.
The fight to keep Mount Jefferson is far from over, but for now, relax and enjoy the holidays and check out the story Tester forest act dead for 2011 in the December 16, 2011, version of the Ravalli Republic.
We want to thank Representative Mike Simpson, Senator James Risch and Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho and Representative Denny Rehberg of Montana for making this happen.
From the Public Lands staff here at BRC, have a Merry Christmas and Great New Year.
Brian Hawthorne Ric Foster
Public Lands Policy Director Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102 208-237-1008 ext 107
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. 1-800-BlueRib - www.sharetrails.org
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