Biodiversity Associates, along with other conservation groups, recently filed a petition for the emergency closure of illegally-created 4 wheel drive routes in the Pole Mountain Unit of the Medicine Bow, including routes near the popular Vedauwoo Recreational Area. (Check out our press release and attached photos.) The routes petitioned for closer were creating terrible amounts of environmental damage--ripping up and shredding wetlands--while serving no legitimate purpose. However, the Forest Service has stated that these roads should remain open to provide for off-road recreation, while some citizens will fight the closures by stating that “environmentalists are working to lock the public off of public lands”. So, it is now extremely important to send messages in support of the petition demanding immediate route closures. In a short letter of support, you may want to remind the Forest Service of its responsibility to protect our publicly owned forests from the senseless devastation presently occurring on the Medicine Bow National Forest. Included below is a short list of possible talking points and background information which might also be helpful in your letter, along with the Email and Mailing addresses of the Med' Bow Forest Supervisor.

Thank you for your time and support.