BLM Warns of Closure
March 21, 2004
Back in January the BLM issued a warning that continued trespass into threatened and endangered plant sites and habitat would cause Clear Creek to be closed. This warning was issued in conjunction with the emergency closure that the BLM declared around a San Benito Evening Primrose site in Larious canyon.
Yesterday, the Salinas Ramblers received a second warning that was sent to Clear Creek stakeholders (OHV, environmental and public organizations) announcing that continued trespass into closed areas has exceeded thresholds set in a consultation between the BLM and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Salinas Ramblers asks everyone viewing this page to spread the word around the OHV community that this continued trespass will certainly cause Clear Creek to be closed to OHV use. Text of the letter to stakeholders and the warning notice are posted below.
What can you do to preserve OHV recreation in Clear Creek
Please observe the following rules while in Clear Creek:
You should donate to a legal defense fund that might be needed to challenge a proposed BLM plan revision or to fight a lawsuit by the environmentalists. Make checks payable to Blue Ribbon Coalition Legal Defense Fund. Please mail checks to the Salinas Ramblers MC, P. O. Box 541, Salinas, CA 93902-0541
Copy of BLM Letter and Closure Warning