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BLM released the CCMA EIS

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See pg 56 for their recommended alternative. No OHV.
 
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Seph said:
See pg 56 for their recommended alternative. No OHV.
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I'm shocked. SHOCKED!

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It looks as if it is one of many alternatives, but I didn't see where it exactly stated which plan they are going forward with. Or maybe they will decide behind closed doors which policy is best for the land users...
 
strega said:
It looks as if it is one of many alternatives, but I didn't see where it exactly stated which plan they are going forward with. Or maybe they will decide behind closed doors which policy is best for the land users...
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The public comment period has already started and lasts 90 days. Now is the time to bombard them with your opinions on what would be best for all involved. Supposedly they are required to take note of each and every comment received.
Let your voice be heard!



WoodsChick
 
Go with option A

After reading it option A gives us back CCMA to the way it was before they close it .:thumbup
" Table 2.4-1(a) Summary of Range of Alternatives
Management Goal: Authorize continued OHV recreation and public access in the Serpentine ACEC.
Alternative A (Current Management/No Action Alternative)
Management Objectives and Allowable Uses:
• Maintain designated CCMA route and trail network (up to 270 miles) for OHV use.
Travel Management and Recreation Resources
• Maintain designated open play areas (a.k.a. barrens) for OHV use (478 acres).
• Maintain the Condon, Tucker, and Cantua zones for hunting and other non-motorized recreation opportunities.
• Apply dust-suppressant on major routes in CCMA. The initial application will be evaluated for continued use on an annual or semi-annual basis.
Public Health and Safety
• Enforce Dry Season Use Restrictions from June 1st through October 15th, annually.
• Enforce Wet Season Closures once 8 inches of annual precipitation has been reached, additional rainfall exceeding ½ inch within a 24 hour period or 1 inch within a 72 hour period would result in a three day closure.
• Install a public vehicle wash facility.
• Acquire lands from willing sellers in the Tucker Mtn. area. Acquire state lands and private in- holdings from willing sellers through acquisition or exchange.
Lands Acquisition and Disposal
• Allow no mineral leasing or sales within Clear Creek Canyon. Withdraw the RNA and Clear Creek Canyon from locatable mineral entry.
Energy & Minerals
• Authorize livestock grazing on existing allotments in CCMA. (Same for Alts. B, C, D, & E).
Livestock Grazing"
 
strega said:
It looks as if it is one of many alternatives, but I didn't see where it exactly stated which plan they are going forward with. Or maybe they will decide behind closed doors which policy is best for the land users...
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See pg 111 of the PDF
Of the action alternatives, Alternative E represents the BLM’s preferred management approach to recreation and travel management in CCMA that meets the purpose and need for this RMP/EIS by emphasizing limited opportunities for visitor use and limited types of use allowed within the Serpentine ACEC. It proposes to provide alternate routes for access to public lands surrounding the ACEC that would not require the public to drive through the ACEC and would create additional recreation opportunities in the surrounding management zones. The limited annual visitor use days would still allow for the public to experience the scenic, biological, cultural and geologic features of the Serpentine ACEC within EPA’s acceptable risk range for exposure to asbestos, and with less BLM infrastructure and support needs. This alternative would also provide for improving habitat for endangered species, improved riparian habitat, and an opportunity to reduce soil loss
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I have not had a chance to read it yet, but will post my opinions here...
What i think you guys should do I will post in the "CCMA continuing access" sticky...

I think the work starts in January.
 
Seph said:
See pg 111 of the PDF
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E would be nice but how long will it take them to get the land . Then they have to do impact studies of the area . After the studies if they find no endagered plants , animals and of course the risk to are own health they have to build trials . Judging how long it took for hollister to add on wich was about 10 years for a small area we will die from old age before it opens.
 
per a smart guy:

"The Hollister Field Office's prefered alternative is "E", no motorized recreation.

Do not make comments at this time. If you have time read the document, the alternatives and draft do not always say the same thing. The public does not have to pick just one alternative.

Comments need to address specific parts of the document and issues.

Sending in a comment that states "I want it all open, it is our land" will not do anything.

I will post information in the future about how to get some "comment writing training" in the near future."

I, Butch, will post what I, we, they smart guys, think what actions are most strategic...

Does anyone read my sticky? Or is it always better to do a now post?
 
I read 'em both, Butch. When you post up how to do a relevant comment I'll find it and follow directions.

Thanks for all you work on this, I don't have the time to do all this upkeep so I'm very glad you can give the Cliff notes.....
 
Seph said:
See pg 111 of the PDF
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See pg 111 of the PDF

Quote:
"Of the action alternatives, Alternative E represents the BLM’s preferred management approach to recreation and travel management in CCMA that meets the purpose and need for this RMP/EIS by emphasizing limited opportunities for visitor use and limited types of use allowed within the Serpentine ACEC. It proposes to provide alternate routes for access to public lands surrounding the ACEC that would not require the public to drive through the ACEC and would create additional recreation opportunities in the surrounding management zones. The limited annual visitor use days would still allow for the public to experience the scenic, biological, cultural and geologic features of the Serpentine ACEC within EPA’s acceptable risk range for exposure to asbestos, and with less BLM infrastructure and support needs. This alternative would also provide for improving habitat for endangered species, improved riparian habitat, and an opportunity to reduce soil loss"

Key words highlighted :rolleyes ie "It's cheaper for us to keep you out of here."

I don't know, I'm a relative newcomer to Clear Creek, having first experienced it 12 years ago, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone experiencing the scenic, biological, cultural and gelogic features without being on a dirtbike or in a 4X4. I've never seen a hiker or a plant-lover or a rockhound there.




WoodsChick
 
I am having a hell of a time opening the link now. It keeps saying the file has been damaged. Am I doing something wrong?? I want to pass along the link but can't get into the document even from BLM's website...:dunno



WoodsChick
 
prolly a governmental plot...
 
WoodsChick said:
I am having a hell of a time opening the link now. It keeps saying the file has been damaged. Am I doing something wrong?? I want to pass along the link but can't get into the document even from BLM's website...:dunno


WoodsChick
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I just clicked on the link to check, and the PDF downloaded no problems. Big friggen file so some browsers and/or ISPs may choke on it.
 
Seph said:
I just clicked on the link to check, and the PDF downloaded no problems. Big friggen file so some browsers and/or ISPs may choke on it.
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Huh...well, that's weird. I've opened it numerous times before and not had a problem. Speaking of choking on it, maybe my computer is trying to save me from myself :)



WoodsChick
 
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