P.O. Box 321 Georgetown, California 95634
President's Message |
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ALERT
ALERT ALERT CA STATE PARKS IS PROPOSING
TO CLOSE EQUESTRIAN TRAILS IN OUR AREA ON ALTERNATE DAYS SO MOUNTAIN
BIKES CAN USE THEM The CA State Parks Department has released a Draft General Plan for the Folsom State Recreation Area. The plan will guide development for the next 30 years and becomes the final EIR/EIS for the Folsom SRA after April 8th, the final deadline for public comment. Unfortunately, the plan drafters
have described the primary recreation activities in the Auburn SRA as
swimming, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, gold panning,
off-highway motorcycle riding and white water rafting. Horseback
riders, hikers and runners are not mentioned. Your comments are needed before
the April 8th deadline. Your letters should go to: Jim Micheaels (You can also send via email
to jmiche@paks.ca.gov) Your should cover the following
points: 1. There is heavy trail use
by equestrians, hikers, and runners, and on multi-use trails, mountain
bikers 365 days a year. There are many trails suitable for both
such as the Olmstead loop. 2. Given this heavy use, the
plan should include additional facilities for equestrians. (None are
contemplated in the plan) 3. Single track trails are
appropriate for runners, hikers and equestrians and not appropriate
for mountain biking. The solution to the problem is enforcement
not closing trails. Personalize your letters and emails with your own riding experience and background. For more information on the plan go to the CA State Parks Website at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=22322(Or Google it) Thank you for your help. Penny |
Mission Statement
The purpose of El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation is to preserve, create, maintain, protect and advance recreational trails for present and future use.Members Meeting
April 3, 2008
Meeting 6:30 pm, speaker 7:00 p.m.
At the next EDETF meeting, Local Author Tom Petersen will share information about the wealth of trails available to you in the Georgetown Divide.
The public is welcomed.
The meetings are held at the GDRD Community Center,
Where: Greenwood Community Center (off Highway 193, near the CCC Camp)
Meeting have been changed to 1st Thursday of every even month
Information & Articles
CA State Parks Is Proposing To Close Equestrian Trails In Our Area On Alternate Days So Mountain Bikes Can Use Them
Time is of the essence. The deadline for letters and comments is April 8th! The current draft includes no mention of recreational use by equestrians, runners, or hikers. If you have ever used these trails, please write to:Jim Micheaels
California State Parks
Gold Fields District
7806 Folsom-auburn Road
Folsom, CA 95630
This link is great example of a letter written by John Keyes of the California Equestrian Trails & Lands Coalition. EDETF will be sending a letter, but individual letters are crucial. Do not wait.