I am posting the conclusion of a letter from Brook about the NRB meeting on a proposed ATV recreational area. I will post the complete letter over the weekend:
"In the end the NRB voted unanimously to support the DNR’s exploration into the concept of a Wreck Area. This came as no surprise. What was a surprise is that about half the NRB members went out of their way to say that this is not a solution to existing ATV problems and that the problems are widespread and serious and need to be addressed. There was some other subtle but interesting play that occurred – I’d be happy to expound on that by phone if anyone wants the full report.
The DNR knows that the NRB is not going to bless any plan for a Wreck Area unless certain conditions are met. This is good news for us. There was no stopping the Wreck Area at this stage of development and I don’t know if we really want to stop it. The ATV lobby is going to have to make some concessions if they want this Wreck Area concept to fly with State backing and that might be good for us.
In the meantime if gas hits $5.00 per gallon we won’t have to worry too much about motorsports getting out of hand in the woods.
Peace,
Brook
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
2596 State Road 35, Luck, Wisconsin 54853
Office: 715.472.5000 Cell: 608.658.0186
Email:brook@conservationvoters.org
www.conservationvoters.org"
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