profdant139 wrote:
Pres. Obama has just established Bears Ears NM in Utah (near Blanding) and Gold Butte NM in Nevada (near Lake Mead). Let's assume that the declarations are not rescinded under Pres. Trump, although that is possible. (If that happens, then never mind.) I'm not asking whether Obama should have done what he did, nor am I asking what Trump should do. Those are broad political questions beyond the scope of my thread, I hope.
So my narrow question is this -- does anyone know how we (the RVing public) can get involved in the planning stage of these new monuments? I am hoping that parts of these areas will be open to boondocking, and perhaps off-roading, while still maintaining the wild and natural feel of the desert southwest. The tribes in the area have complained (rightfully) that ancestral sites are being vandalized; I am not sure how that can be prevented, since criminals will be criminals.
I would appreciate any specific info on how to contribute my two cents to the planning process -- thanks in advance!
I think the premise is nice, that we the people can influence the management of the land, but that is not how things have happened so far.
Utah's Representative Rob Bishop has spent years putting together a grand compromise to manage this area but also allow mixed use. Years of getting input from locals and buy-in were swept aside by Obama in designating this new Utah NM.
Simply, they aren't looking for your input or anybody's input unless Trump changes how these agencies function.
