11-16-2009, 11:47 PM
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Utah Water Guardians - FALL UPDATE
QUICK NOTES
* Capitol meetings have been slimmed down to a sub-committee. A representative from all interested parties was present. Representative Fowlke released her 3nd draft. Please note there have been some changes.
o Draft here --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...Bill_3.pdf
o Note Changes here --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...1_2_09.pdf
* The 4th draft looks like it will be out by the end of the week.
* The water tour with the Legislature went great! - Chris Barkey gives a firsthand report here -->http://utahwaterguardians.org/?p=348
* The water users started meeting as a group again to go over proposed Legislation.
* UWG website had been updated!! It was a much needed face lift.
Current Language Issues
* Portage - BIG issue.
o Right now it’s “man-made” portage only. NOT “natural portage”.
o This will drastically affect kayakers/boaters/floaters/tubers, etc.
o Kayakers/boaters/floaters/tubers your voice is NEEDED!!
* “Ordinary High Water Mark” vs. “Wet Boot”
Fund Raising - what you can do
In order to preserve our rights, a fund has been started
"Access and Use Utah! Fund"-
* We are just over the halfway mark; with your support we have raised $16,000.00 of the $30,000.00 dollars already!! Let keep up the momentum!
o Interesting note: less than 30 separate donations have been made.
o $5, 10, 15, 25 bucks, anything helps!!
* A "DONATE" button has been added.
o Just click the link, follow the simple instructions... it takes less than 5 minutes, it’s easy.
Shops/Guides
* Place donation "jars" at your shop!
* Go here for a PDF file to attach to your container --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...d_0023.pdf
* Please send me a note if you’re willing to participate, and a volunteer will be assigned to you.
Bloggers
Help the cause!!!!
· Post this with a direct link to the UWG website.
* Contact me for the button "code" if you’d like to add that feature, or just a link pointing them to the UWG site.
“ACCESS AND USE FUND UTAH!
In order to preserve our rights, a fund has been started
“Donate for (Recreational) Access and Use Utah! Fund” Your support keeps ALL our gained recreational rights preserved! “
For more information visit
http://www.utahwaterguardians.com
Thanks for your continued support!
Keep up the good fight!!
Bryan Gregson
http://utahwaterguardians.org/
utahwaterguardians@gmail.com
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Utah Water Guardians - FALL UPDATE
QUICK NOTES
* Capitol meetings have been slimmed down to a sub-committee. A representative from all interested parties was present. Representative Fowlke released her 3nd draft. Please note there have been some changes.
o Draft here --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...Bill_3.pdf
o Note Changes here --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...1_2_09.pdf
* The 4th draft looks like it will be out by the end of the week.
* The water tour with the Legislature went great! - Chris Barkey gives a firsthand report here -->http://utahwaterguardians.org/?p=348
* The water users started meeting as a group again to go over proposed Legislation.
* UWG website had been updated!! It was a much needed face lift.
Current Language Issues
* Portage - BIG issue.
o Right now it’s “man-made” portage only. NOT “natural portage”.
o This will drastically affect kayakers/boaters/floaters/tubers, etc.
o Kayakers/boaters/floaters/tubers your voice is NEEDED!!
* “Ordinary High Water Mark” vs. “Wet Boot”
Fund Raising - what you can do
In order to preserve our rights, a fund has been started
"Access and Use Utah! Fund"-
* We are just over the halfway mark; with your support we have raised $16,000.00 of the $30,000.00 dollars already!! Let keep up the momentum!
o Interesting note: less than 30 separate donations have been made.
o $5, 10, 15, 25 bucks, anything helps!!
* A "DONATE" button has been added.
o Just click the link, follow the simple instructions... it takes less than 5 minutes, it’s easy.
Shops/Guides
* Place donation "jars" at your shop!
* Go here for a PDF file to attach to your container --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content...d_0023.pdf
* Please send me a note if you’re willing to participate, and a volunteer will be assigned to you.
Bloggers
Help the cause!!!!
· Post this with a direct link to the UWG website.
* Contact me for the button "code" if you’d like to add that feature, or just a link pointing them to the UWG site.
“ACCESS AND USE FUND UTAH!
In order to preserve our rights, a fund has been started
“Donate for (Recreational) Access and Use Utah! Fund” Your support keeps ALL our gained recreational rights preserved! “
For more information visit
http://www.utahwaterguardians.com
Thanks for your continued support!
Keep up the good fight!!
Bryan Gregson
http://utahwaterguardians.org/
utahwaterguardians@gmail.com
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