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Show A4-T- he Thursday, December 29, 1994 Times-lndepende- NO SMOKING MEETING A public educational meet- Grazing fees now up to Congress . . . Rangeland reform final E1S released by Secretary Babbitt ing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the County Council Chambers of the further modify the Preferred Alternative. The final EIS completes an analysis of proposals to improve the health and long term economic viability of 270 million acres of public rangeland in the western states. businesses and community members are invited. After scores of public meet; ings and input from over 38,000 citizens, Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt an- nounced today the release of the Final Rangeland Reform '94 Environmental Impact Statement (final EIS). The final EIS is not a decision document. Rather it will be used to formulate final regulations for grazing administration that expected in late January. Decisions made in FREE TAXI : NEW YEAR'S EVE 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. : NEW YEAR'S DAY anywhere in Moafo Spanish Valley area 259-TA- XI IWnWmWV.'SSSfff, the final regulations may In response to a request made by Senators Larry Craig and Pete Domenici, the effective date of the regulations will be delayed six months to allow Congress time to enact any appropriate changes. Also, the final EIS preferred alternative includes a fee proposal that the Department does not expect will be included in the final regulations. A decision on fee structure will be deferred to Congress, Babbitt said. "The recommendations in this report were developed with a consensus of Westerners and will protect the health of our nation's rangeland," said Babbitt. "After all the input, we did not develop consensus on the fee issue. Congress has expressed a strong interest in examining the full pricing of natural resources in its up- coming session. I believe the grazing fee is best handled by Congress in this context." Senators Craig and Courthouse, 125 E. Center. the gridlock and solve the problems with rangeland reform," Babbitt said. "I think it is important we keep on schedule towards final regulations. However, I agree that Congress should have an opportunity to make changes to this document. That is why I am delaying the regulation's effective date by six months and removing the fee proposal." The final EIS, together with the draft EIS issued last May, analyze potential management changes intended to improve the health of public rangelands and streamline and Forest Service rangeland management proBLM grams. The final EIS responds to over 38,000 comments on the draft EIS, refines the env- ironmental and economic analysis, and presents the Preferred Alternative of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture. The EIS found that, compared to continuing current management, implementing the Preferred Alternative would the following after 20 years: Restore to health 100,000 acres of important riparian habitat. Bring 20 million acres of Domenici last week requested that Secretary Babbitt postpone the publication of final range-lan- d upland habitat into proper functioning condition. Substantially improve regulations. "All over the West, people have told me to break through ing erosion and increasing water quality, ground water tw We, al BOTCH CASSIDYS KING WORLD IVATERPARK to extend our sincere appreciation to all, including the wish local contractors and the people at First Western National Bank, for their excellent support in 1994 and a HAPPY NEW YEAP! dee you in the Spring The Norman Family Purpose of the meeting is to rethe new law and answer any questions. All interested view watershed conditions by reduc- recharge, and stream flow. Greatly benefit most wildlife, fish and aquatic species and help reduce reliance on the Endangered Species Act as a "last chance" to preserve plants and ani- mals. Result in growth in activities such as fishing, hunting, and recreation that benefit form improvements in resource conditions. Public comments have re- sulted in changes to the Preferred Alternative From the proposed action in the draft EIS. In addition to eliminating the change in the grazing fee formula, notable changes have been made to proposals on standards and guidelines, leasing, and resource advisory councils. Under the Preferred Alternative, BLM would adopt national requirements and state and regional standards and guidelines that incorporate more fully a watershed management approach to help achieve healthy rangeland systems. Proposed surcharges for leasing ranch base property have been eliminated. BLM velopment for CFI. Bruce Johnson is a banker in Dove Creek, CO and actively involved in economic development on the Western Slope. A CFI member, he has participated in the annual Eagle Float and has stated strong appreciation for and interest in the outdoors and CFI's program objectives. Besides of- Ryan Gluth High-poin- t cowboy and cowgirl Bambi Holder and Ryan Gluth were the winners of the November High Point Cowgirl and Cowboy Awards for GCHS Triple R Rodeo Team. They received $10.00 gift certificates courtesy of Music of Moab. Bambi is the daughter of Rich and Dona Holder. She is a sophomore at GCHS and this is her second year of competing in High School Rodeo. Her events are Queening and goat tying. She is on the Executive Board of the Triple R Rodeo Team. Bambi's other interests inHorse Force and clude Livestock. She raises sheep and pigs. She is presently looking for a reining horse to use in Queening. Ryan is the son of Greg and Lynn Gluth. He is a junior at GCHS and this is his 1st year in rodeo. He plans to compete in steer wrestling. Ryan is also on the Executive Board of the Triple R Rodeo Team. Other interests for Ryan inHorse Force and clude Sounds Grand. Ryan was also on the High School football 4-- 4-- H 4-- H H team. Points are awarded each month for attendance at meetings, attendance at practice sessions, high school rodeos, quizzes, fund raisers and special events. In case of a tie, a test on rodeo events is given at the end of the month to all members. The highest score is used as the Points fering his expertise in nances, Johnson has been volved in many volunteer management systems at awarded to 1994-9- 5 High Point Cowgirl and Cowboy. Runner were Five Eddy and Bambi Holder. High Point Cowboy was Nathan Holyoak. Slick Rock Cinema provide movie tickets for these winners. Triple R Rodeo Team members would like to thank the sponsors who generously support High School Rodeo. For more information on how you can help make this the best rodeo team in the state, contact Dona Holder, Nikki Proctor or Dan Flower. non-prof- Moab. New members who will be formally appointed and begin serving in January are: Brad T. Barber, Rose Fryer, Bruce Johnson, Mary Anne Leach, and John Weisheit. They will be joining seven other trustees to form a board. The first CFI board meeting of 1995 is planned for late Resource Advisory Councils would be established on a district or statewide basis and would have a more flexible structure than proposed in the draft EIS. retired engineer; Diane Hanson, editor-publish- Moab Times-lndependen- LOSE tT 10 LBS. with Chromium Picolinate CITY MARKET All Natural 425 S. Main GALLAGDEn T-Li- te 259-518- Talavera Tile Steven Hunt 303-245-14- 48 Jewelry - - Runs . Kaghkas Baskets Sand Paintings the Utah's Largest & Finest Selection Sculpture National Forests in (1994) grazing fee is $1.98 per AUM. The final EIS references much of the material in the draft EIS. Therefore, readers will find it helpful to review & throughout the western states or by writing to: Rangeland Reform '94 FEIS, P.O. Box 66300, Washington, DC, Main - Moab UT - National Certification SOOtnmg 1 OUCII massage therapy AMTA Member Massage Gift Certificates available. Give a Christmas Gift like no other! the draft and final EIS's together. Copies of both documents may be obtained from BLM and Forest Service offices One hour Therapeutic Message . . . Amy Hill - 801-259-86- 76 S Main Suite 21 above Subway oy;rA-or&&oK'koix-koK(o- Y JJ 11 oGSScFirst South M Moab 1 New Stock Weekly, WholesaleRetail j it IN 3 DAYS BLM and Forest Service lands in the western states (except for The Preferred Alternative would have established the 1995 grazing fee at $2.75; the 1996 grazing fee at $3.50; and the 1997 fee at $3.96. The current PETEn er t. Showroom: 598 Northgate B Grand Junction, Colorado 81505 rrryT TI 'J Oklahoma and Texas). ALAN ALDA sales representative for Business Interiors in Denver; and Sam of the Taylor, Mexican Tile & Interiors Edward Hunt rfc Arches Mexican Furnishings BLM policy on rii secretary-treasure- r at interpretation Saltillo Tile would not be affected. Existing 1 National Park; Scott Berry, an attorney in Salt Lake City; long-rang- perfected, maintained, and administered under state law. Valid existing water rights )P Diane Allen, chief of member of Canyonlands Field Institute, and is willing to offer insights and expertise in e the area of finance and for CFI. planning Rose Fryer and her husband, Colin Fryer, own and live at Red Cliffs Ranch on State Highway 128, the Colorado River Road. They are active ranchers and also own the Red Stone Inn in Moab. Mrs. Fryer is a writer and started the publication "Sports Guide" while living in Salt Lake City. She wants to be involved in program and curriculum de- - will continue to be acquired, v vice-chairm- Brad Barber, of Salt Lake City, is budget director for the state of Utah. He is a longtime The Preferred Alternative makes clear that water rights water rights for uses other than grazing would not change. The Preferred Alternative contains a proposed fee formula which will not be included in the final regulation. The formula would have determined the grazing fee on s "self-taugh- t" in Abiqui, NM. new ,u information Johns-Hopkin- in Wauconda, Illanois. John Weisheit, a Moab resident and chairman of the Boardof Directors of the Dan O'Laurie Museum, is a professional river guide, officer of the Colorado Plateau River Guides, and editor of a quarterly publication for the guides organization. A CFI member and naturalist, he is particularly intersted in offering guidance in developing river study programs. The five new trustees join current board members Karla VanderZanden, executive director of CFI; chairman Dan Murphy, a retired chief of interpretation of the National Park Service; Dale Smith, a silversmith and New trustees named to on CFI serve members board were January named this month to throe-yea- r terms on the Board of Trustees of Canyonlands it Field Institute, a educational institution in ef- healthcare information management and consultant firm October were Aimee Decker, Melissa fi- in- University and is an executive in business development, sales and marketing for Superior Consultant Company, Inc., a cowgirls for Aimee Melissa Decker, Eddy and Danalee Welch. Runner up Cowboy was John Tangreen. High Point Cowgirls for up A forts. Formerly of Salt Lake City, Mary Anne Leach is a member of CFI Business Associates. She earned a degree in recreation management from the University of Utah, studied are accumulated throughout the year and a buckle will be November ' A Soothing Christmas Touch at $25.00 |