Bob Ekey

Bob Ekey
decade forest last machines plans problem service snow virtually
This (ORV use) has become a problem over the last decade or two. Most Forest Service plans were made 15 years ago when four-wheelers and ATVs were virtually nonexistent. Not many were used and snow machines were relegated to groomed trails.
good leadership push state
Fortunately, we have good leadership in this state to push back on these issues.
air business clean din local machines owners park providing remove schedule service successful system time transition
The Park Service is doing the right thing by establishing a schedule to clean up Yellowstone¹s air and remove the din of machines from the visitor's experience. The Park Service is also providing ample time for local business owners and entrepreneurs to make a successful transition to the new system of access.
groups none
None of the groups are zero-cut. None of us want no salvage logging.
activity causes conflicts damages environment form land occurs public recreation
It's not about one form of recreation being better than another. It's about an activity that occurs on public land that damages the environment and causes conflicts between users.
causes current forest management national regime user vegetation water wildlife
The current management regime allows for degradation of soil, water and vegetation on national forest land. It also causes wildlife displacement and user conflicts.