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"'---~ The Clinton administration is grabbing up land, a few thousand acres here, a couple of mil- _ lion acres there and putting it into a neat little package labeled "Clinton's Land Legacy". On December 14, 1999, President Clinton announced that he was studying "Interior Secretary Babbitt's" recommendation to enlarge four National Parks. On January 11, 2000, he signed the proclamation creating four National Monuments. These National Monuments cover nearly two million acres in Arizona and California. The Clinton/Gore "Roadlesss Area Plan" is the most ambitious of all of their land grabbing schemes yet. This plan will affect anyone who uses, enjoys or relies on the public lands. As of L.---~'7' January 8, 2000, the plan included more than 54 million acres in thirty-nine states. (This number is subject to change). From 1,892,000 acres in Washington State to 42,000 acres in Florida, this administration is set on limiting the use of public land to a select few. Recreational users, mining, logging and ranching industries will be affected by the "roadless plan". The communities and businesses that rely on the money brought in by public land users will be affected. Disabled and elderly people will not be able to visit these areas. Firefighters will not be able to build fire breaks for fire suppression. Basically, the only people who will be allowed on these lands are hikers. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP 1. Call your Congressman at (202) 225-3121 or (202) 224-3121. When the operator answers, ask for your Congressman's office. When they answer, ask for the staff person who in the office has responsibility for Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARAHR-701). Tell that person in no uncertain terms that you do not want your represent-~--" ative to co-sponsor CARA. Ask for a commitment that he or she will not do so. 2. 3. When you call, ask for your rep's FAX number. Follow up with a one page FAX. FAX a copy of this message to at least five other people, your whole list if possible. Americans-Take A Stand! Thank you for your Support - Make a Donation! BLUERIBBON COALITION INC. P.O. Box 5449 Pocatello, ID 83202-0003 1-800-258-3742 or www.sharetrails.org JARBIDGE SHOVEL BRIGADE 491 4th St. Elko, Nevada 89801 775-753-8717 Where are the Roadless Areas Located? State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Total Acres 22,000 12,018,000 1,116,000 96,000 4,335,000 4,329,000 42,000 63,000 9,232,000 11,000 8,000 3,000 2,000 State Total Acres Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oregon 65 6,000 16,000 62,000 3,000 25,000 5,827,000 140,000 3,189,000 235,000 1,507,000 140,000 266,000 1-;620,000 Total Acres State Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ....,. 25,000 24,000 6,000 120,000 84,000 4,000 4,013,000 10,000 394,000 1,892,000 193,000 69,000 3,218,000