Closure of Public OHV Areas
Some years ago a new form of recreation came about known as an Off Highway Vehicle(OHV). Today these high powered, light weight vehicles come in many forms with anywhere from four to two wheels. There are many areas across the United States for such vehicles to be driven but as of today there are some groups out there who wish to close the areas in which these vehicles can be used. One area in particular, located outside of Yuma on the California and Arizona border has been subjected to many threats recently and those who use the land for its recreational purposes have had to fight to keep the land that was originally granted to them for use by the US government. This one area is what many would call a
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There are no valid points brought to light by the CBD to logically explain why the imperial sand dunes outside of Yuma need to be closed to off road use. To look into this argument requires that you look more deeply into the issues that are really at hand. Now that the CBD has no claims that support what they actually stand for, that being of something environmentally related, they must now tread onto foreign territory saying such things as “While most people who come to the Imperial Sand Dunes respect the law and each other, as ABCNEWS reported, crimes such as alcohol and drug abuse and acts of violence and vandalism have grown in recent years and become a serious issue (ABCNEWS.com).” and “It's just a rave party mentality with offroad vehicles mixed with violence, It's just a crazy area” (James Gilbert). These are the new arguments coming forth from the sierra club activists now that their bet which they had so heavily weighted their chips has fallen through. To make statements such as this clearly shows the weaknesses in the CBD’s argument because they have had to leave their original stance and move onto something that does not concern them what so ever. To make a claim such as this would be the same as if the CBD said there should be no more rock and roll concerts because of the violence and drug use that is associated with them. The aforementioned claim is of no relevance to what the CBD is arguing for and in turn should be immediately
One threat to the Mojave Desert today is off-road vehicles. These vehicles end up causing damage to wildlife and cultural resources. Unfortunately when these vehicles are driven throughout areas such as Johnson Valley, they cause damage the wildlife on the protected land. These off-road vehicles are driven recklessly and for the most part the driver will not stop. Consequently, the plant or animal that was in the way of the drivers course is crushed and dies. When this happens in areas like this, the while entire environment can be affected. One single plant or animal killed by an off-road vehicle starts begins a chain reaction of resource loss. These off-road vehicles are actually churning up the soil and this causes damage to the plant roots
In addition to environmental concerns, opponents argue that government regulation is too lax and as Bahr states, “It is all too easy to mine on public lands and the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have made it extremely easy to validate claims.” Although uranium miners recognize federal obligations to reclaim operation sites Roger Clark, Grand Canyon Program
I agree with the federal government's decision in not making Providence Canyon a national park. The reason I agree with not making Providence Canyon a national park is because people do not know how to pick up their trash when it misses the trash cans and that is an environmental problem, also the money to pay for it comes from our pockets. Also people are unaware of this and the disasters that they could cause when they drop their trash where ever they want or when they let their pets use the bathroom where ever they let them. The federal government did the right thing by not making the Providence Canyon a national park in my opinion.
participating in annual events to protect and save the sand dunes. The government has also
This, in turn, forces people to go deeper into the dessert. To do this, the author explains that people use coyotes or hired guides and are often put in more dangerous situations. It is easy to develop a counter argument to this point, though I agree with the author. One could just say that the United States should not be concerned with the safety of the people crossing the border, since they are doing it illegally. The author uses quotes from people who have made the trip or have firsthand experience.
The problems I see from overturning President Clintons ban on the park consists of many different aspects. First would be the controversy that the overturn has caused with the people involved, Environmentalists, Government
The people of Wyoming all have different opinions about whether “open land” means federal, state and private or just private and state. Passing this law will not end the collection of data, but, it will limit it because people feel the consequences if they are caught. This law limits the Western Watershed employee’s and all others from showing that cattle farms are polluting the waterways. Of course everyone has their own opinion on this law, some think it is harsh and some believe it is necessary.
Since the canyon is so alluring, it can draw in visitors and make money to keep the park and surrounding businesses up and running. All we have to do is take immediate action to give this park a higher status than it already has. Afterwards, we can sit down and take in the views of what we helped fight
Border militarization did not make people change their minds about coming to the United States, but rather just made them change how they did so and their rate of return (Massey, Durand, and Pren). With more enforcement in California, it left Arizona exposed. In “The State of Arizona”, they drive by where the border stops being a wall and just barbed wire. If you are trying to get into the United States, it is much easier to cut barbed wire than climb a wall. Not only are these extra migrants who would have typically went to California contributing to the larger migrant population, “The State of Arizona” mentions plenty of the migrants who have been living in the United States for many years, with no intention of returning. The son of the man who is detained actually even mentions that he does not want to go to
One reason cited as to why landowner’s close their lands is that the owner’s aren’t allowed to impose any rules on their land, as stated within the requirements of the MFL. Although some might try to create and enforce rules that are discriminatory or limit the public’s right to recreation on the open lands, one solution might be to allow certain rules to be made by landowners as long as these rules are deemed appropriate by the DNR or the landowner’s municipality. Other solutions could include providing more monetary incentives for open lands or further modification of the Managed Forest Law that would decrease the amount of land an MFL landowner can close to the public or making it a requirement that only one person whose name is one the deed of private land may enroll the land within the MFL
One of the problems is that Lake Tahoe is losing water clarity. Its water clarity has decreased by more than thirty-three percent since 1960s and may become irreversible in ten years if change is not going to come soon (Programs to Preserve). Building, roads, and mines affected the original look of the environment. There is no way of going back and bringing Lake Tahoe to how it originally looked. Trees had to be cut in order to make the roads and mines had to be dug. Thus causing less habitat for the animals to live in. Many animals get killed by vehicles driving on the roads; causing animals to get killed when they otherwise would have not of gotten killed if there were no roads. Black bears also get killed frequently by rangers when they should have not been touched at all. Black bears rely on human waste for food and often stuff themselves with newspapers (Keep Tahoe Blue). Lake Tahoe’s moto is “Keep Tahoe Blue”. Meaning “…a crystal clear Lake, protecting watersheds that support native plants and forests and abundant wildlife, an active and informed community of residents and visitors who act as stewards of the Lake…” (Keep Tahoe Blue). Efforts are being done to help improve the conditions of Lake Tahoe’s ecosystems. It is the little steps that make the big
As an Ohioan from a district where nature has so much to offer, I believe States should take a more active role in managing public lands. Public lands are for the public, and Washington should grant more access not less.
This Neighbourhood Study aims to examine the demographics of Hillingdon Primary Care Trust (HPCT) such as age, gender, ethnicity, social groups in relation to the prevention of obesity. An insight into the prevalence of obesity as well as the causes and its effects shall be evaluated. Public health strategies regarding the prevention of obesity and its effects in comparison to Government strategies shall be addressed. The nurse’s role as an educator in relation to this public health issue, strategies formulated by HPCT to prevent obesity and how it focuses on other diseases associated with obesity shall be discussed. The following section gives a definition of obesity, health education and health prevention.
As Americans we love our cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorbikes for many different reasons. One major reason is that they are an easy and convenient mobility; a personal mode of transportation. It is rather hard to imagine what this county would be like without all the roads and vehicles on them. This is abundantly evident in Arizona, where the majority of us drive to most all of our activities from going to work or taking the kids for an ice cream. We jump into our vehicle and go. However, a curious thing often happens when we get in our car, truck and SUVs. We sometimes change turning into someone different when behind the wheel of our vehicle. We can become inconsiderate and aggressive to other drivers; at times even becoming rude, crude,
The local residents and community will not benefit from the local countryside. Health and safety laws would have to be considered if it was to remain open to the public.