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These 5 Representatives are the current targets. The message is get House Bill – 80 out of ” Rules Committee”. Tell them Representative Fowlke, HB-80 and the process deserve the time on the floor with a full debate of the House.
Updated: 01/26/2010 12:29:57 PM MST
“What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time Utah anglers and other river recreationists were preparing themselves for a Legislative battle they seemed to have little chance to win. Perseverance paid off and HB187, which would have limited public access to stream and river beds running through private property, was not defeated just once, but several times.Anglers have organized again for the 2010 Legislative session, but this time they head to Capitol Hill in support of a bill rather than fighting one and this time they are not going it alone.
Jeff Hartley, former Utah Republican Party executive director, has been hired as a lobbyist to represent anglers at the Legislature. The anglers have also found an ally, or at least someone who would listen to their concerns while constructing a new stream access bill, in Rep. Lorie D. Fowlke, R-Orem.
Fowlke said she was approached by officials from the Division of Wildlife Resources and others concerned about the stream access issue to work on and then sponsor a bill for 2010. Fowlke said the issue has no personal connection to herself or necessarily to her district.
“It has nothing to do with me other than I am an attorney who understands reasoning,” Fowlke told me before the session started. “Something needed to be done and I know water law.”
Fisherman, hunters, boaters, birdwatchers and nature lovers; everyone and anyone who uses water for recreation in the state of Utah needs to voice their support! Please join Utah’s recreational water users at the capitol building for a rally in support of HB-80!
This years rally is just an important as last year’s. We need to show without a doubt that the people support this decision. After the rally we will enter into the capitol and lobby to our elec
ted representatives (just like last year)
When: Friday February 5th at 11:30am
Where: South Steps of the capitol building
What: Rally, press conference and public lobbying
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BE CIVIL AND RESPECTFUL – While we all recognize that this is a “hot button” topic, it is important to remember that we are trying to acquire allies; not enemies. There are a variety of ways to convey your concerns about an issue without resorting to demeaning, crude, or offensive tones
PDF flyer –> Rally_2010_v1
Representative Fowlke released the much anticipated Recreational water Bill today. The process of this Bill started right after the end of last years session. It involved input from all sides, DWR and included the public. This was an ongoing process that lasted though the late Fall. Although, not everyone got exactly what they wanted, all groups on both sides compromised and tried diligently to make this a win-win. Unfortunately, there is always one in the bunch….the FB will not be backing this. They are unwilling to compromise and were set on the language stating “wet-boot” rather than “ordinary high water mark”.
HB 80 –> http://le.utah.gov/~2010/htmdoc/hbillhtm/HB0080.htm
PDF –> http://le.utah.gov/~2010/bills/hbillint/hb0080.pdf
Keep up the good work!
