[rockhoe]

You are probly correct. Maybe they can do something similar to San Clemente island. I do alot of offshore fishing and when the Navy is doing training they close areas to the public. I just check there website for closure before I go. This process seems to be very effective. The closures don't seem to be that often and you can plan around them.

[rockhoe]

I live in Norco, Riverside county. Do we have and elected officals that are fighting for our rights? What is going on why is feistein a Northern California Rep. have some much control over our areas? I don't understand it. Who do I call, email, write to. Who should I vote for? I vote ever election and I will never for again for a candidate unless I know ther exact stance on offroad land use.

[RRethoret]

The question I have is how do we get that point across to the Marines? That we would like to see a much larger area left open to us when they are not using it. Places like Outer limits and the like.
It would be nice to be able to continue with the King Of the Hammers event, but if any of the present options are adopted, there would not be enough room to accomedate it.

[RRethoret]

Originally Posted by rockhoe

I live in Norco, Riverside county. Do we have and elected officals that are fighting for our rights? What is going on why is feistein a Northern California Rep. have some much control over our areas? I don't understand it. Who do I call, email, write to. Who should I vote for? I vote ever election and I will never for again for a candidate unless I know ther exact stance on offroad land use.

Realize that Sen. Feinstein is a representative for the entire state, not just nor cal.
Contact your senators, your congressman. Let them know how you feel.
It is easy, and you should do it.

[rockhoe]

I have written to feinstein with no response. I will continue to contact reps. I also have joined CORVA and Blue ribbon.

[RRethoret]

Originally Posted by rockhoe

I have written to feinstein with no response. I will continue to contact reps. I also have joined CORVA and Blue ribbon.

Call both Boxer and Fienstein.
They can't dodge you then!

[tree]

all i got in return is this email today.

ear Mr. Gotte:



Thank you for writing to me to express your concern about the Marine Corps' efforts to acquire land within the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area. I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.



As you know, Marine Corps officials have been studying the potential expansion of the Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms to accommodate Marine Corps training requirements. Land considered for acquisition includes portions of the Johnson Valley OHV Area. Last year, I met with Marine Corps representatives to discuss this issue. As the result of these meetings, the Marine Corps committed to studying an alternative acquisition plan that would allow for a portion of Johnson Valley to be used exclusively for military training, a portion exclusively for continued OHV recreation and a third area for dual use. While the environmental review process must still be completed, I hope that the result will be an outcome that is workable for the Marines and provides benefits to the recreational users of Johnson Valley.



You may also be interested to know that on December 21, 2009, I introduced the "California Desert Protection Act of 2010" (S. 2921), which would: set aside new land in the Mojave Desert for conservation; enhance recreational opportunities; and streamline the federal permitting process to advance renewable energy development on suitable lands. Specifically, this bill would designate five existing OHV areas in the Mojave Desert as permanent OHV areas. Collectively, these areas could cover as much as 314,000 acres, depending on whether any portion of the Johnson Valley OHV Area is ultimately needed by the Marines. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine which, if any, lands adjacent to these recreation areas would be suitable for addition. This provision is intended to help make up for some of the lost acres in Johnson Valley should the Marines decide to expand there. A detailed bill summary and map can be found online at http://feinstein.senate.gov (search keywords: "California Desert Protection Act 2010").



Please know that I appreciate hearing your support for maintaining OHV recreation in Johnson Valley and will keep your thoughts in mind should additional legislation to address OHV recreation areas come before the Senate.



Again, thank you for writing. If you have further questions or comments, please contact my office in Washington, D.C. at (202) 224-3841. Best regards.

[bakerhab]

No matter how nice the words used, Senator Feinstein's S2921 is a net loss for recreation.

Helen Baker

Originally Posted by tree

all i got in return is this email today.

ear Mr. Gotte:



Thank you for writing to me to express your concern about the Marine Corps' efforts to acquire land within the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area. I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.



As you know, Marine Corps officials have been studying the potential expansion of the Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms to accommodate Marine Corps training requirements. Land considered for acquisition includes portions of the Johnson Valley OHV Area. Last year, I met with Marine Corps representatives to discuss this issue. As the result of these meetings, the Marine Corps committed to studying an alternative acquisition plan that would allow for a portion of Johnson Valley to be used exclusively for military training, a portion exclusively for continued OHV recreation and a third area for dual use. While the environmental review process must still be completed, I hope that the result will be an outcome that is workable for the Marines and provides benefits to the recreational users of Johnson Valley.



You may also be interested to know that on December 21, 2009, I introduced the "California Desert Protection Act of 2010" (S. 2921), which would: set aside new land in the Mojave Desert for conservation; enhance recreational opportunities; and streamline the federal permitting process to advance renewable energy development on suitable lands. Specifically, this bill would designate five existing OHV areas in the Mojave Desert as permanent OHV areas. Collectively, these areas could cover as much as 314,000 acres, depending on whether any portion of the Johnson Valley OHV Area is ultimately needed by the Marines. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine which, if any, lands adjacent to these recreation areas would be suitable for addition. This provision is intended to help make up for some of the lost acres in Johnson Valley should the Marines decide to expand there. A detailed bill summary and map can be found online at http://feinstein.senate.gov (search keywords: "California Desert Protection Act 2010").



Please know that I appreciate hearing your support for maintaining OHV recreation in Johnson Valley and will keep your thoughts in mind should additional legislation to address OHV recreation areas come before the Senate.



Again, thank you for writing. If you have further questions or comments, please contact my office in Washington, D.C. at (202) 224-3841. Best regards.

[tree]

Agreed.