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SUPPORT LEMON GULCH

COTA needs our members' help! Plans for Lemon Gulch, a proposed 50 mile trail network in the Ochocos 4+ years in the making, are threatened by a small group of private parties.

​The opposition consists primarily of two ranchers that hold grazing permits for a short period of time each summer in Lemon Gulch. They do not feel that it is possible coexist with mountain bikers. We believe we can navigate their concerns and we feel strongly this is the best location for this trail network but need to push for that to happen.

Contact your representatives and let them know you support this project.

VOICE YOUR SUPPORT!

Use this sample letter or write your own and send it to the appropriate representatives listed below

Dear ______,

I support the proposed Lemon Gulch mountain bike trail network east of Prineville in the Ochoco National Forest. This recreational opportunity on our public lands will have positive quality of life, health, and economic benefits for the community. Of the many areas initially proposed, Lemon Gulch has been identified by the Forest Service as the most appropriate area for this trail network. The Lemon Gulch proposal is the result of a multi-year process, initiated by the Forest Service and the Prineville Chamber of Commerce, that has included many stakeholder groups and members of the community and it is important that the outcome of this process be respected and not derailed by a small group of private parties attempting to restrict access to public land. 



ALL OREGON RESIDENTS

US Senators:
Senator Jeff Merkley
Phone: (202) 224-3753
Email: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact

Senator Ron Wyden 
Phone: (202) 224-5244
Email: www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/email-ron

US Forest Service:
Shane Jeffries
Email: A.Jeffries2@usda.gov

Slater Turner
Email: Slater.Turner@usda.gov

RESIDENTS OF CROOK COUNTY

Crook County Commissioners:
County Judge Seth Crawford
Phone:
(541) 447-6555
Email: seth.crawford@co.crook.or.us

Commissioner Jerry Brummer
Phone: (541) 447-6555
Email: jerry.brummer@co.crook.or.us

Commissioner Brian Barney
Phone: (541) 447-6555
Email: brian.barney@co.crook.or.us

RESIDENTS OF US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2

Who lives in District 2? Residents of Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Klamath Falls, Lakeview, The Dalles, Burns, Baker City, La Grande, Pendleton, the Wallowas, and more. See: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/findyourlegislator/leg-districts.html

​US Congress:
Congressman Cliff Bentz
Phone: (202) 225-6730
Email: https://bentz.house.gov/contact

NOTE: You will likely receive a Privacy Release Form from Bentz's office. It requests
 your SS# and DOB but they ARE NOT REQUIRED on the issue of Lemon Gulch. Leaving those blank does not prevent the Congressman from sending a Congressional Inquiry to a Natural Resource Agency. This has been confirmed by Bentz's office.

RESIDENTS OF OREGON SENATE DISTRICT 28

Who lives in District 28? Residents of Prineville, La Pine, Gilchrist, Crescent, Chemult, Silver Lake, Klamath Falls, Lakeview, and more. See: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/findyourlegislator/leg-districts.html

Oregon State Representative:
State Senator Dennis Linthicum 
Phone: (503) 986-1728
Email: sen.DennisLinthicum@oregonlegislature.gov

RESIDENTS OF OREGON HOUSE DISTRICT 55 

Who lives in District 55? Residents of Prineville, La Pine, Gilchrist, Crescent, Chemult, Silver Lake, and more. See: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/findyourlegislator/leg-districts.html

Oregon State Representative:
State Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson
Phone: (503) 986-1455
Email: rep.vikkibreeseiverson@oregonlegislature.gov

MORE INFO

Lemon Gulch on Trailforks
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​USFS Project Page

​Ochoco Trails

County Court Meeting Documents

MEDIA

Lemon Gulch Mountain Bike Trail Network Receives Support | Bend Bulletin
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Lemon Gulch Trail Proposal Spurs Controversy | Central Oregonian
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Crook County ranchers worry about proposed mountain bike trails | Bend Bulletin
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Rangeland vs. Recreation: Lemon Gulch MTB project under fire in Crook Co.

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

Lemon Gulch USFS Scoping Notice
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Lemon Gulch Scoping Comments Received
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Lemon Gulch Trail Map
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Lemon Gulch Scoping Report
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Lemon Gulch Forest Management Areas
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1989 Ochoco National Forest Management Plan
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Lemon Gulch Timeline
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