UPDATE – December 6th 2009
In This issue:
- Water user meeting
- Capitol meeting
- Donations
- Rumors from the Riffle
Water User Meeting
Discussions on Draft #4 went well and everyone seemed to be pleased with the drafts process. A few of the concerns which were raised in draft #4 have been addressed in draft #5. This still leaves some future discussions to be made. The kayak(er) in attendance brought up some valid points regarding portage. He would like to see portage as a whole – rather than breaking it down and restricting it to “natural” vs. “man-made”. Also, other than kayakers, many of the public’s water users are kids who go “tubing”. This separation puts the public water users at risk of a trespass ticket or injury.
Capitol Meeting – Draft #5
- Meeting at the Capitol Building took place Friday December 4th, 2009
- Representative Fowlke presented Draft #5.
- Draft was discussed and revisions were made.
- The revised draft #5 will be out soon and it appears this will be the final Bill.
- Please note section 4-26-4 has been struck.
Click here for Pre-Draft #5 -Fowlke Access Bill_#5_v2
Fund Raising
- Donations have been trickling in. So far 50 people have donated! Thank you!
- With the help of individuals, fisherman, fishing industry companies and organizations, local businesses its over the half way mark, nearly $17,000.00 has been raised!
- With the help of angling bloggers the newly installed “Button” raised over $500 in the first two weeks!
- Collection Jars are out! Now accepting Couch Change!
- 5 shops have put up a jar, see flyer for details — ACCESS and USE UTAH_Flyer_v4
Right now the fundraisers are looking for a Rod and Reel Donation. All donations are received as payment for full retail value! Please contact us at utahwaterguardians@gmail.com for more information.
Rumors from the Riffle
These are tiny tid-bits of information that have been siphoned through and are only for awareness. However these are from very reliable sources but not to be taken as factual.
- Representative Ferry – Rumor has it he will be bringing another Bill in this year. It’s said to have some kind of a permit/tag fee. Supposedly similar to a CCMU type of thing.
- Victory Ranch – supposedly VR has hired a lobbyist. None other than former Representative and current angler Steve Barth. Rumor has it Steve wants ”wet boot” and 10’ as the easement and a number of rods allowed per year. When asked why he took the job being an angler, he reportedly stated, money is money.
