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Way Too Dry, Blues & Barbecue Festival, Okefenokee Threatened By Mining Proposal, News From Stan Helton on Fannin School System’s Purchase of 38 Acres on Lake from Forest Service.
We’ve been having some beautiful weather, although its been far too dry. I was happy at first, because with all the rain this summer, I haven’t been able to get my deck cleaned and re-stained. Now, I’m sad, because the … Continue reading
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Wonderful Cool Morning, Drone Shot of New Fire Station with Invitation to Open House on August 30
I got up early to see if I could see any of the Perseid meteor showers from the deck. The moon was full last night, and the mercury vapor security light over on Dividing Ridge sure didn’t help things any, … Continue reading
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Hot Weather, Deadline to Comment on Forest Service Rule Changes Extended, Endangered Species Act Gutted, Stan Helton Shares Millage Rates Comparison
We’ve had some very hot days, with the hottest being 88 on our porch. That’s very unusual, but if we do have it, it’s usually in August. Of course, it was 98 in Atlanta at the time, so things could … Continue reading
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My Comment on Proposed Forest Service Rule Changes
Someone asked me what I said in my comment to the Forest Service on the proposed rule changes, which seek to severely limit public comment on the Forest Service’s management plans and activities. So … here’s what I wrote. “The … Continue reading
Recent Fannin County Commission Meetings Now Online
Fannin County Commission Chairman Stan Helton asked me to help spread the word about the fact that recent County Commission meetings are now available online. Stan expressed the hope that it would lead to better informed citizens. http://www.fannincountyga.com
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More on Forest Service Rule Changes and the BLM
Here’s the most comprehensive article I’ve seen on the proposed changes and current threats to public land under management by the Bureau of Land Management. There is a link at the bottom to comment on the proposed Forest Service rule … Continue reading
More on New BLM Chief and Why It Matters Here
Here’s a much more detailed article on the new Bureau of Land Management chief from the Washington Post. They have a pay wall, of course, but they let you read a few articles a month for free. I realize that … Continue reading
New Acting Director of Bureau of Land Management Wants to Sell Our Land
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has issued a call to action in opposition to the newly designated Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management. He wants to … yes, sell all public lands. While this is currently primarily an issue … Continue reading
More on Forest Service’s Proposed Rule Changes
Here’s a link to a Georgia ForestWatch discussion of the proposed rule changes. Your comments are needed by August 12. https://gafw.org/neparulechange/ There is also a longer discussion in this newsletter. https://gafw.org/summer2019newsletter/
Important Georgia ForestWatch Alert – Must Comment by August 12 to Make Your Voice Heard!
July 22, 2019 NEPA Rule Change And What It Means For OUR FORESTS National forests belong to all of us, and public participation in their management has been crucial in making sure future generations will be able to enjoy our … Continue reading
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