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Our Member "Guy With The Truck" at the Adelanto Grand Prix, tearing it up in the MX section!!!

Nellis Dunes

  Well once again we have bureaucracy in action. This time the target is the Nellis Dunes. Nellis Dunes is managed by the blm and slightly North East of Vegas. Always an open area with plenty of room for all. But once again the micromanagement of government decides they know best for everybody. Recently off road groups have taken their own hand at keeping it cleaner there but the blm is deciding NOW if they are going to strike a deal with Clarke Co. to take over the area.   Now we all know, that when government decides they want to take over an unimproved recreation area that draws people from all over because of the openness and lack of heavy handed bureaucrats, dictating what we can do, it looks to them like another perfect opportunity to mess it all up. Of course they have to "improve" the area even thought what draws us there is the lack of improvements. "County officials argue that a local government has more staffing and resources to manage an area park than a federal agency does. The county can better police the dunes, ensure riders' safety and minimize environmental impacts, said Michael Pop, the county's senior planning analyst." Now what does that sound like to you? Bye, Bye freedom. Hello fee's and more police and everything that comes along with it. If you have time read the article that talks about it here, there is a lot more they want to do also. And pay attention!! Armagosa dunes is on the block too!!

Did You Know?.......

"Repeal the fees"

 There are some people in the senate who actually do take a step in the right direction. It may not be all the way but it is somewhere to start. Mike Crapo of Idaho and Max Baucus of Montana, together have initiated legislation to stop the automatic increases in fees across the U.S. They have finally figured out how commerce works. Even in the public land arena. Increase fees=less visitors. Now if we can just get them to hear us on recreational issues we will have a fighting chance!! It's a start!! Read about it here.

"How to Help"

In a unique partnership, BLM and the Chambers of Commerce for the cities surrounding the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) joined forces in 2004 to form the United Desert Gateway (UDG). The UDG is aimed at developing support, improving communication and broadening cooperation with the designated gateway communities of El Centro, Brawley, and Yuma, as well as other interests, associated with the ISDRA and other BLM managed lands in the region. Their website with calandar has all the events and activities listed that YOU can get involved with. Help clean up the dunes and help keep out areas open!! Check out the story by going here.

"BLM releases Eastern San Diego Proposed Resource Management Plan"  
  The PRMP/FEIS addresses public lands managed by the BLM’s El Centro Field Office in the eastern portion of San Diego County, CA. These public lands cover about 100,000 acres, spanning a portion of the eastern escarpment of Southern California’s Peninsular Ranges. The area is adjacent to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the Cleveland National Forest, several Indian reservations, and the U.S.-Mexico border. The PRMP will provide future management guidance for use and protection of the resources in this area.
The story is here, and the document is here. Do not follow the link in the story it does not work. The 30 day comment period is in effect also so now is the time to get involved.

"Fee Changes At Imperial"

During the 2008/2009 season, dunes permits will remain at the same price if purchased off-site.  Permits will continue to be $25 per week or $90 per season if purchased at a vendor outside the ISDRA, over the internet, over the phone, or at an off-highway vehicle (OHV) show.  If a visitor chooses to purchase a permit upon arrival in the ISDRA, the cost will be $40 per week or $120 per season. 

So make sure and buy in advance!! That is a huge difference!! But the full article is right here.

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