Oregon Shores needs your help in our campaign to ban jet skis from the Salmon River estuary. We submitted petition to that effect has been submitted to the Oregon Marine Board, which held a Tuesday, Sept. 9 hearing to gather public feedback. No decision was made at the hearing—it was simply an opportunity for the public to testify. While a number of thoughtful voices supported our petition, a long line of jet skiers and fishermen (under the completely false impression that this action could wind up affecting them) testified that they wanted unfettered use of the river. A huge majority of those who visit the Salmon River, including those who visit the Sitka Center and Camp Westwind, and the many people who kayak and canoe on the estuary, would strongly prefer that jet skis be banned. It is vitally important that the voices be heard. If you care about protecting one of the coasts most important natural areas, be sure to submit comments to the Marine Board by Sept. 30. For details, talking points and a template to use in drafting your letter or e-mail, go to our website, oregonshores.org/index.php5.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 03:45:15 +0000
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