(CA) (NV) CBD Closure Litigation & Friends of Sand Mountain

----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:[email protected]>Larie Trippet
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 7:03 PM
Subject: FW: Sand Mountain


Please help!!! Please consider contributing or providing a raffle prize.

Thanks for your consideration.

Larie Trippet
Lake Tahoe, NV
'98 BMW R1100RT '98 Honda XR650L
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Crowley [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 4:05 PM
Subject: Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain Enthusiast:

As I am sure many of you know, BLM is in the process of deciding
whether to
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/smra_emergency_closure.htm>close
1,000 acres of Sand Mountain due to sensitive species habitat loss.
An advisory subgroup was formed (Friends of Sand Mountain is one of
eight on the subgroup). The
<http://www.crowley-offroad.com/center_for_biological_diversity.htm>Center
for Biological Diversity (CBD) is also on the subgroup, and is
pushing hard for more than 1,000 acres to be closed. It is very
likely that this subgroup won't get to the point of recommending much
of anything due to the hard line taken by the CBD. If you are not
familiar with the CBD, follow the link above to read about their
actions against OHV recreation areas. It is my strong belief that
the CBD will be sending this issue into the legal system in the near
future.

BLM wants to implement some type of "protection" before Labor Day
Weekend. This could be in the form of closure,
encouraging/discouraging particular trails, or increased education.

Because this is likely to end up in court, we need to raise money to
prepare for the fight. This is where we need your help. There are
two ways to help:
1. Make a
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/donations.htm>tax-deductible donation
to Friends of Sand Mountain (business or personal).
2. Help gather prizes for our
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/silent_auction_2003.htm>Silent
Auction that will be held over Labor Day Weekend. This will be our
main opportunity to raise money. We already have some great prize
packages, but we need more.

If you value Sand Mountain Recreation Area, and don't want to see any
of it closed, now is the time to get involved! What can you do to
help fight the closure?
Follow this link to learn:
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/What_you_can_do_to_help.htm>http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/What_you_can_do_to_help.htm

Best Regards,

Jon Crowley
Friends of Sand Mountain



Sand Mountain, NV
Labor Day Weekend Cleanup
&
Silent Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, August 30, 2003

Schedule of Events
Silent Auction: 8AM - Noon
Cleanup: 9AM - 11AM
Raffle: 11AM

Trash Bags Will Be Provided

Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the
<http://www.SandMountain-NV.org>Friends of Sand Mountain
and will be used to help keep our dunes open!

Anyone interested in donating prizes to the Silent Auction can contact
Jon Crowley at <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
or
Brett Merrick at <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]

We will also need help posting fliers at off-road businesses.

Cleanup:
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/Cleanup.htm>http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/Cleanup.htm
Silent Auction:
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/silent_auction_2003.htm>http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/silent_auction_2003.htm
Latest News on the Proposed Closure:
<http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/smra_emergency_closure.htm>http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/smra_emergency_closure.htm

<http://www.SandMountain-NV.org>
<http://www.SandMountain-NV.org>WWW.SandMountain-NV.org

Friends of Sand Mountain (www.SandMountain-NV.org) is an
all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our goal is to make
sure Sand Mountain stays open, clean and safe for future generations.



--
John Stewart
Director, Environmental Affairs,
United Four Wheel Drive Associations, http://www.ufwda.org
Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com
Moderator, MUIRNet - Multiple Use Information Resource Network