Show Rockport Lake Facilities Costing Money There are many who on entering enter entering enter enter- ing Rockport Lake State Park feel it if unfair t to charge the public tl to use facilities provided with their tax money There is also a great deal of misunderstanding ol ot the 7 Golden Passport and how it can be used The Federal and State government government government govern govern- ment agencies who administer the fund wish t to remind everyone everyone everyone every every- one that this little wallet wallet sized sized card is your passport to to some worth of Federal recreation areas area for tor the entire season from April 1 to March 31 1967 These agencies have gone to t great expense to provide sanitary camp and picnic facilities launching launching launching laun laun- ching ramps and access roads to tomake tomake tomake make the State Parks recreation teas areas and historic sites enJoyable enjoyable enjoyable enjoy enJoy- able for tor the public These facilities ties must be kept clean and in good repair This costs money which should logically come from the user of these facilities and not from the tax Most people are willing willing willing will will- ing to pay for materials or services services ser ser- vices from which they receive a II benefit The funds received in the fee program are used for operation and maintenance of the facilities with the surplus going to help provide more n needed eded recreation opportunities Over 7 million was received through these fees last year with even more expected this year Take part in Operation Golden Eagle buy your your permit and Use Enjoy and Help Expand Your Great Americas American Outdoor Outdoor- land Jand |