RECREATION HQ - ESA and Clean Water Act Impacts in Planning Rule

The Recreation HQ wants to join other recreation and multiple-use groups in response to today’s release of the Forest Service Planning Rule.

BRC Update on Planning Rule Release
http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/2012/01/26/usfs-releases-final-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-for-new-forest-planning-rule


AP Article/Blog on Planning Rule Release
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2012/01/obama-administration-announces-new-rule-to-manage-forests.html

While BRC and other multiple-use interests review this document, HQ is concerned about how OHV recreation and recreation in general will be prioritized.

HQ Blog About Planning Rule Discussion in 2011
http://thegeneralsrecreationden.blogspot.com/2011/11/hq-cong-hearing-alert-forest-planning.html

BRC’s 2010 Comment Letter on the Planning Rule
http://www.sharetrails.org/public-lands/brc-comments-new-forest-planning-rule021610


HQ is also concerned about how the Planning Rule implements trail-related aspects of the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act particularly within 100 ft. of a stream course. As some of you know, “recreation” was not even a topic of discussion during the early and mid segments of new planning rule.

Stay tuned and engaged as this most certainly could have long-term negative impacts (intended or unintended) on motorized recreation.