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FALL UPDATE - Utah Water Guardians - WaterGuardian - 11-16-2009 [inline "corey - no fishing_text.jpg"] 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/uploads/2009/01/Fowlke-Access-Bill_3.pdf o Note Changes here --> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Notes-from-capitol_CB_11_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/uploads/2009/11/ACCESS-and-USE-UTAH_word_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 [signature] |