To All:
Here is the BlueRibbon Coalition press release on the Eldorado National Forest (Rubicon, Rock Creek, and many other trails) lawsuit.
Friends of the Rubicon is in the game! Many other groups will be part of this, but for now, both BRC and Cal4wheel (CA4WDC) have set up legal funds to handle donations to the fight. I'm in this one for the duration.
We need you to round up support as best you can. Tell folks this is the way to help (contributing to the Legal Action Fund), even for folks who live where travel to the Rubicon is still a dream. Let's keep that dream alive.
Let me know if you have any questions. Remember that FOTR is merely an informal coalition of interested folks. So we are not a write off (for money sent to Albright Enterprises for FOTR). You're better off right now sending money to BRC Legal Action Fund (or the Cal4 fund if you're a member and want to contribute there).
I'm very optimistic that we're going to make history with this one.
Thanks for all your support and help,
Del
Trail Boss, Friends of the Rubicon
BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador
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BLUERIBBON COALITION, INC.
WWW.SHARETRAILS.ORG
Feb. 20, 2002
UPDATE ON LEGAL ACTION REGARDING ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST LAWSUIT
As many of you know, several preservationist groups have filed a lawsuit that has the potential
to close many of our favorite off-highway vehicle trails on the Eldorado National Forest.
Fortunately, BlueRibbon Coalition Legal Action Fund attorneys had been monitoring this issue for several months and are coordinating with local recreation and access groups to mount a strong legal challenge to the preservationist's lawsuit.
BRC and its partners will be taking formal steps to become parties to this litigation in the next several weeks. For those interested in learning more about our legal action on this matter please contact:
BRC's Bill Dart:
brbill_d@sharetrails.org
One thing is guaranteed in legal action. It will cost money. The BRC has already set up an account to which you may send your tax-deductible donations. Contributions will be gladly accepted via the
US Mail or filed online using Pay Pal at: www.sharetrails.org
Mail donations to:
BlueRibbon Coalition Legal Action Fund
Attn: Eldorado Legal Action Fund
P.O. Box 5449
Pocatello, ID 83202-0003
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Del Albright
Trail Boss, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR)
Moderator, FOTR Email List
BlueRibbon Ambassador
FOTR Web Site: www.friendsoftherubicon.com
or: www.delalbright.com/rubicon.htm
(209) 286-1009 Mailto:jeepndel@goldrush.com