UWG 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.
  • Draft here –> http://utahwaterguardians.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Fowlke-Access-Bill_3.pdf
  • 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.
  • Right now it’s “man-made” portage only. NOT “natural portage”.
  • This will drastically affect kayakers/boaters/floaters/tubers, etc.
  • 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!
  • Interesting note: less than 30 separate donations have been made.
  • $5, 10, 15, 25 bucks, anything helps!!
• A “DONATE” button has been added.
  • 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 à 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.

Thanks for your continued support!

Keep up the good fight!!

Bryan Gregson