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Campaign Unavailable We're sorry, this alert is no longer available. If you would like to learn more about ways you can take action, please visit Oregon Conservation Network.The short explanation of this alert was: Take Action to follow up on an egregious Anti-Gorge Senate Hearing On August 18th, foes of Columbia River Gorge protections, led by Senator Gary George, held a so-called Senate “hearing” which provided a platform for activists opposed to Columbia Gorge protections to criticize the National Scenic Area Act and the Columbia River Gorge Commission, as well as Oregon’s land use laws in general. Groups opposed to land use planning and Gorge protection, like Oregonians in Action (OIA) and Columbia Gorge United (CGU), played a significant role in bringing this hearing to fruition. The entire hearing was heavily slanted toward weakening Gorge protections because these groups have worked closely with committee chair Senator George. These groups are out of step with most Oregonians. In fact, most Oregonians overwhelmingly believe in protecting the Gorge, so it is very important that we get our voices into the record. It is clear that Senators George (R- Newberg), Bill Fisher (R- Roseburg), and Ted Ferrioli (R- John Day) held the hearing to lay the groundwork for legislation that will weaken Gorge protections during the 2005 Oregon legislative session – probably in the form of de-funding the Gorge Commission or other efforts to weaken Oregon’s land use laws. We must not let this happen! We urge you to send a letter to the Senate Natural Resources Interim Committee by September 17, 2004. Your letter will then be included as public testimony in the hearing record. See the "What's at Stake" page for talking points to enter into your letter. As always, personalized letters have the greatest impact, so please
take a moment to add your own comments to the letter.
For more information contact the staff of Friends'
of the Columbia Gorge: If you would like to view details on this alert, please visit here. |
