Recreational Access Groups Enter S. California Lawsuit

JThompson · 10-12-2006, 04:19 PM

BRC PRAISES QUICK INTERVENTION IN IMPORTANT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERT LAWSUIT

POCATELLO, ID - The California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs led a coalition of recreational access groups in entering the latest lawsuit challenging recreational access to the California Desert Conservation Area in Southern California. The latest suit filed by anti-access groups opposes the West Mojave Plan (WEMO plan) and the Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Management Plan (NECO), which encompass a significant amount of the land in Southern California managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

The Recreational Groups filed a motion to intervene yesterday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. C 06-4884 SI). The groups petitioning the court include the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc. (CA4WDC), BlueRibbon Coalition, and the United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA).

Dennis Porter, attorney for CA4WDC, stated "The recreational groups seek to participate in this lawsuit to defend the right to legitimate recreational access to the Mojave Desert." The Motion to Intervene is scheduled to be heard on December 15, 2006.

Brian Hawthorne, Public Lands Director for BRC said; "BRC is excited to be a part of 'Cal 4's intervention. This is an important case, not only to our members in Southern California, but also because of its potential to affect route designation planning in other areas." Hawthorne noted that the combined legal expertise available with the three recreational groups is impressive.

John Stewart, who works for CAFWDA as Natural Resource Consultant said; "we are seeking to retain access to these public lands as part of the public's heritage and history."

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JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,819	Recreational Access Groups Enter S. California Lawsuit From - http://sharetrails.org/ BRC PRAISES QUICK INTERVENTION IN IMPORTANT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERT LAWSUIT POCATELLO, ID - The California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs led a coalition of recreational access groups in entering the latest lawsuit challenging recreational access to the California Desert Conservation Area in Southern California. The latest suit filed by anti-access groups opposes the West Mojave Plan (WEMO plan) and the Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Management Plan (NECO), which encompass a significant amount of the land in Southern California managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Recreational Groups filed a motion to intervene yesterday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. C 06-4884 SI). The groups petitioning the court include the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc. (CA4WDC), BlueRibbon Coalition, and the United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA). Dennis Porter, attorney for CA4WDC, stated "The recreational groups seek to participate in this lawsuit to defend the right to legitimate recreational access to the Mojave Desert." The Motion to Intervene is scheduled to be heard on December 15, 2006. Brian Hawthorne, Public Lands Director for BRC said; "BRC is excited to be a part of 'Cal 4's intervention. This is an important case, not only to our members in Southern California, but also because of its potential to affect route designation planning in other areas." Hawthorne noted that the combined legal expertise available with the three recreational groups is impressive. John Stewart, who works for CAFWDA as Natural Resource Consultant said; "we are seeking to retain access to these public lands as part of the public's heritage and history." __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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