NPS Takeover

[PackerGreg]

You see now? National Park Service is trying to take over the San Gabriels, as well as other SoCal ranges...

http://www.nps.gov/pwro/rimofthevalley/

[Layne Cantrell]

You see now? National Park Service is trying to take over the San Gabriels, as well as other SoCal ranges...

http://www.nps.gov/pwro/rimofthevalley/

Forgive my novice-ness - what does this mean to you and me?

[Mike P]

A sure sign of the apocalypse...

[Rumpled]

Lands under NPS supervision have many more restrictions.
No hunting, no bikes, more permits, more closed areas....

[simonov]

You see now? National Park Service is trying to take over the San Gabriels, as well as other SoCal ranges...

I don't think they are. This study was requested by Congress, not the NPS:

As directed by Congress through the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-229-May 2008) , the National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a “special resource study” of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor, generally including the mountains encircling the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Santa Clarita, Simi, and Conejo Valleys in California.

We have had other threads on this subject. There were a few informed comments that suggested the NPS is going about all this with some reluctance.

[PackerGreg]

So-called "Listening Sessions" upcoming:

Chatsworth: Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 7-9 p.m. Mason Recreation Center, 10500 Mason Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Northeast Los Angeles: Wednesday, September 15, 2010. 2-4 p.m. Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, 570 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Northeast Los Angeles: Wednesday, September 15, 2010. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, 570 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Santa Clarita: Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 7-9 p.m. George A. Caravalho Sports Complex Activities Center Building, 20880 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Thousand Oaks: Wednesday, September 22, 2010. 7-9 p.m. Conejo Recreation and Parks District, Community Room, 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Calabasas: Monday, October 4, 2010. 7-9 p.m. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 West Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302

Tujunga: Tuesday, October 5, 2010. 7-9 p.m. Northeast Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 9104

Altadena: Wednesday, October 6, 2010. 7-9 p.m. Charles S. Farnsworth Park-Davies Building, 568 East Mount Curve Ave., Altadena, CA 91001

[Taco]

Whole lotta high speed low drag forest rangers on patrol in the San Gabes! Good luck!

CARRY ON!

[simonov]

Our best-selling stock adapter, what we now call the LEO adapter (law enforcement officer), was originally going to be called the HSLD.

[Hikin_Jim]

Our best-selling stock adapter, what we now call the LEO adapter (law enforcement officer), was originally going to be called the HSLD.

I believe I just missed something ... as in how a the LEO adapter pertains to the topic.

HJ

[simonov]

High speed, low drag, my friend, high speed, low drag.

8)

[Hikin_Jim]

High speed, low drag, my friend, high speed, low drag.

8)

[Zach]

Does it come with a warranty?

[Hikin_Jim]

Does it come with a warranty?

It's warrantied not to contain poison oak.

[PackerGreg]

Reminder...Deadline for Comments is October 29, 2010!

This summer, the National Park Service initiated a new "special resource study" of the Rim of the Valley Corridor in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties of southern California, and to date, hundreds of participants turned out for one or more of our nine public meetings. For those of you who were able to participate, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. If you are just learning about the study or were unable to attend a meeting, the materials presented are now available online including a copy of the presentation and display maps.

As a reminder, the Rim of the Valley Corridor study's purpose is to determine whether any portion of the study area is eligible to be designated as a unit of the national park system or added to an existing national park such as the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The study will also explore other ways that private or governmental entities can protect resources and provide more outdoor recreation opportunities.

Please note that the public comment period extends through October 29, 2010. Once the comments have been received and reviewed, a summary report of what we heard throughout the scoping period will be prepared and distributed. In the meantime, for more information about the study and how to submit comments, please visit the study website: http://www.nps.gov/pwro/rimofthevalley/

We look forward to receiving your comments!

Santa Monica Mountains Panorama Santa Monica Mountains Panorama
Anne Dove Margie Steigerwald
Project Manager Planner

Santa Monica Mountains
We need your help getting the word out!

Given the size and complexity of the study area, we need your help in getting the word out about the study. If you know anyone who would be interested in this study, please forward this message to them and encourage them to sign-up for our distribution list.
Santa Monica Mountains Panorama

* Download the Newsletter
* Provide Comments Online
* Review the Public Meeting Materials Online
* Email or mail your comments (see mailing address below)

Mail: National Park Service
Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study
570 W. Avenue 26, #175
Los Angeles, CA 90065

Website:
www.nps.gov/pwro/rimofthevalley

E-mail: pwr_rimofthevalley@nps.gov
Phone: Anne Dove, Project Manager (323) 441-9307
Margie Steigerwald, Planner (805) 370-2373

[EManBevHills]

Just wanted to make a public acknowledgement of the valuable informational contributions you have made to our forum.

I am most grateful! Thank you!!