HQ believes much of that is based on a downturn in the economy that has hit basically all non-profit land advocacy groups. Also, with most if not all “Wilderness quality” lands being already designated by Congress as federally designated Wilderness, pro-Wilderness groups may have become less relevant in 2011.
HQ was also surprised to learn today that a rather famous environmental law-firm had recently closed its doors. Wildlaw, who had hired a former Bush-era cabinet member as their lobbyist in Washington DC, specialized in anti-OHV and anti-timber lawsuits.
Wildlaw Hiring Mark Rey as their Eco-Lobbyist
http://missoulanews.bigskypress.com/missoula/mark-rey-resurfaces/Content?oid=1148317
Wildlaw Statement on its Closing
http://www.wildlaw.org/
HQ believes there is a paradigm shift underway in this country. The proponents of hard-left land-use politics will fall by the trailside and be replaced (or evolve) into more mainstream environmental or conservation groups who have a desire to work collaboratively with OHV organizations and leaders on projects that both protect the environment and allow for responsible OHV recreation on designated roads, trails, and areas.
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This is a very encouraging trend!
ReplyDeleteFinally. It is time for us to stop locking away our lands so only a very few can enjoy and use the lands as they were God given to us to start with. No more wilderness, locked away wildlife areas, etc. I do believe with current land use practices, we can all still all enjoy and take care of what we have left to us. No more locking up the lands to pay our national dept which we the people caused in the first place.
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