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.
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.
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
RESIDENTS OF CROOK COUNTYCrook 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 2Who 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 28Who 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 55Who 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
MEDIA
| Lemon Gulch Mountain Bike Trail Network Receives Support | Bend Bulletin |
| Lemon Gulch Trail Proposal Spurs Controversy | Central Oregonian |
| Crook County ranchers worry about proposed mountain bike trails | Bend Bulletin |
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