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snowbie
Active member
I contacted my state rep about HR1975 and this is what they replied with. I'm pretty surprised I even got a response but here it is. I'm not sure what the hell his position is. Typical politician.
"Thank you for contacting me in regard to H.R. 1975, the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA). I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue.
Like you, I am committed to conserving our natural resources for future generations. At a time when only 5% of America's original pristine forests still remain, I believe it is important to protect these wild areas.
As you may know, H.R. 1975 was introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on April 20, 2007. This legislation designates lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Specifically, H.R. 1975 provides wildland areas as Biological Connecting Corridors to protect the Northern Rockies Bioregion, the inventoried roadless areas identified as part of the Corridors as wilderness and components of the System, and certain biological connecting corridors as special corridor management areas.
Additionally, H.R. 1975 amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This bill also establishes the National Wildland Restoration and Recovery System and the National Wildland Recovery Corps. Finally, H.R. 1975 requires the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to assure non-exclusive access to the specified areas and corridors designated by this Act by Native Americans for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
Our national parks provide opportunities for recreation, family vacations, and educational outings. As a father of two young children, I understand some of your concerns regarding accessibility to these national treasures. I have heard from outdoor enthusiasts like yourself and believe public comment in deciding land use designations is an important step in deciding how best to maintain public lands. I also want to be clear that H.R. 1975 does not adversely affect land within the designated area that is privately owned.
Currently, H.R. 1975 is under review before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands within the House Natural Resources Committee. Please be assured that I will continue to monitor this issue closely and will keep your thoughts in mind should this legislation reach the House floor for a vote.
Again, thank you for contacting me on this issue. Please don't hesitate to contact me further if you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns on this, or any other issue."
Sincerely,
Adam Smith
Member of Congress
"Thank you for contacting me in regard to H.R. 1975, the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA). I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue.
Like you, I am committed to conserving our natural resources for future generations. At a time when only 5% of America's original pristine forests still remain, I believe it is important to protect these wild areas.
As you may know, H.R. 1975 was introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on April 20, 2007. This legislation designates lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Specifically, H.R. 1975 provides wildland areas as Biological Connecting Corridors to protect the Northern Rockies Bioregion, the inventoried roadless areas identified as part of the Corridors as wilderness and components of the System, and certain biological connecting corridors as special corridor management areas.
Additionally, H.R. 1975 amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This bill also establishes the National Wildland Restoration and Recovery System and the National Wildland Recovery Corps. Finally, H.R. 1975 requires the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to assure non-exclusive access to the specified areas and corridors designated by this Act by Native Americans for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
Our national parks provide opportunities for recreation, family vacations, and educational outings. As a father of two young children, I understand some of your concerns regarding accessibility to these national treasures. I have heard from outdoor enthusiasts like yourself and believe public comment in deciding land use designations is an important step in deciding how best to maintain public lands. I also want to be clear that H.R. 1975 does not adversely affect land within the designated area that is privately owned.
Currently, H.R. 1975 is under review before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands within the House Natural Resources Committee. Please be assured that I will continue to monitor this issue closely and will keep your thoughts in mind should this legislation reach the House floor for a vote.
Again, thank you for contacting me on this issue. Please don't hesitate to contact me further if you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns on this, or any other issue."
Sincerely,
Adam Smith
Member of Congress
