Wow, what a nice webpage, where we can go to comment on many plans in progress. Here is the pertinent info for the issue Robbie has brought to our attention:
Motorized Access on Department Roads Comment period open until *July 15, 2015* Proposed guidance document[PDF] <http://dnr.wi.gov/news/input/documents/guidance/RoadGuidance.pdf>Aaron <http://dnr.wi.gov/staffdir/_newsearch/ContactSearchResultsExt.aspx?cno=6874&cSrc=EMPLOYEE> Buchholz <http://dnr.wi.gov/staffdir/_newsearch/ContactSearchResultsExt.aspx?cno=6874&cSrc=EMPLOYEE> Send comments to Aaron Buchholz <[email protected]> Comments related to this draft guidance document should be sent to Aaron Buchholz, [email protected] On Jun 26, 2015 9:15 PM, "tim wong" <[email protected]> wrote: > Can someone who is more conversant with these sites (Robbie or whoever) > give a better link for how to make a comment about wanting to keep these > trails motor-free. When I clicked on the link, I didn't get useful info. > > In other words, what's the appropriate "program area" to click into? > > On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 4:23 PM, Robbie Webber <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Got this from a friend in another part of the state, but I also got >> notice about it via the State Trails Council. (Even though I didn't get >> reappointed two years ago, the governor still hasn't appointed anyone to >> fill my position as Touring and Road Bicycling representative, so I'm still >> on the list.) >> >> I am assuming this will heavily impact people that like to bike on >> logging roads, service roads in parks, and other low- and no-volume roads. >> These formerly quiet routes would be opened to ATVs, 4WD vehicles, and >> off-road motorcycles. >> >> I can tell you that the motorized sports people are VERY organized, and >> the silent sports people are not, so each voice from the >> bicycling/hiking/XC skiing/bird watching, and other low-impact sports >> community is important. >> >> Please pass this on to others that might be interested or concerned. >> >> *UPDATE: Motorized Access on State Lands Moves Forward* >> >> Wisconsin’s 2013-2015 Budget is legendary for its hidden laws and >> statues. Buried in this budget was a statute to map and potentially open >> thousands of miles of primitive roads in state parks/forests/ refuges and >> natural areas. The draft guidance for state statue *23.116(3)* >> <https://mail.ahcmessaging.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=hVg9ohuA302hVuBZii5C8mqgA4bLe9IIxQinDjeiyjRKM7af_Vu0gaEtttkiGjMJKKiHSiMo8Fc.&URL=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttps-3A__docs.legis.wisconsin.gov_document_statutes_23.116-25283-2529%26d%3dBQMF-g%26c%3dFdThBvJHxSAZ8-R9NIS_sODV3ezb9Po6yjZ5Lt_XtNs%26r%3dBm9AaYJgucjK4CViZauIBjqGFmQuQX89vd1mjgqDk8I%26m%3doIOKgI2nr6HY5CidJI3RxpgWAfHxSQpjHhv-3xkVT5o%26s%3d__DHcE9WE7nAyvNZBqs4SWB4Wpo4Bjd_ZdJTGghlyyg%26e%3d> >> was finalized at the NRB’s June 24 meeting and awaits public comment. >> This little known statue can actually “trump” existing property Master >> Plans and allow motorized vehicles in state forests and parks. >> >> Section Chief Aaron Buchholz & Specialist Teague Prichard will oversee >> the planning & mapping teams which will inventory and develop motorized >> access on state lands. ”This process will allow the DNR the ability to come >> up with a plan and engage the public before anything becomes final”, >> according to Buchholz. “Local flavor will influence whether roads are >> opened. If communities support motorized use, it’s more likely roads will >> be opened based on ecological, economic, and social criteria. It might >> also provide more route opportunity for motorized recreation”. Link to >> this NRB agenda item: http://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/2015/june/06-15-5B1.pdf >> >> Opening public road use will likely have significant impacts on wildlife >> and habitat as well as silent sports users. DNR staff is already meeting >> with motorized user groups on routes and process. *Silent sport’s trail >> and park users can make a big difference on future land use by commenting >> here:http://dnr.wi.gov/news/input/guidance.html#open >> <http://dnr.wi.gov/news/input/guidance.html#open> * *Public comment >> ends July 15.* >> >> >> Robbie Webber >> Transportation Policy Analyst >> 608-263-9984 (o) >> 608-225-0002 (c) >> [email protected] >> All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of >> my employer or any other group with which I am affiliated. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >> >> > > > -- > "If we continue to consume the world until there's no more to consume, > then there's going to come a day, sure as hell, when our children or their > children or their children's children are going to look back on us--on you > and me--and say to themselves, 'My God, what kind of monsters were these > people?'" > > --Daniel Quinn > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org > >
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