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Issues and budgets...

That's My View...

John Stewart

Friday, 27 February 2009

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The 2010 federal budget is now open for review. Yes, it calls for increased federal spending. So, what does that mean for recreation; especially off-road recreation?

For starters, wilderness, wildlife, water quality, air quality, and energy have an impact on daily life. The proposed budget provides increased funding for federal agencies overseeing those issues.

EPA is the early leader with a 34% budget increase over last year. Countering successive years of reduction, Dept of Interior (BLM, NPS, FWS) will see a modest increase as will Dept of Agriculture (Forest Service).

All increases appear targeted for improving the plight of endangered species and conserving the landscape.

This is the first round of the 2010 budget. The President has established his priorities. Now, Congress will change it to meet their priorities.

Follow along at http://www.muirnet.net/4x4voice/index.php/access-issues to learn more about how wilderness, wildlife, water quality, air quality, and energy impact your recreation opportunities,

You can review the President’s proposed 2010 budget at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/

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John Stewart

Advocating access to public lands carries a responsibility to be part of the solution for managing the public lands. As a strong proponent for participation to make a difference, I am a full time advocate for recreation and the Managing Editor of the OutdoorWire family websites.

4x4Wire.com is dedicated to the four wheel drive recreation featuring technical articles and information to promote, protect, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. 4x4Voice.com focuses on California issues. MUIRNet.net is focused on environmental, administrative and legislative news and information. OutdoorWire.com is Access and Landuse Central with an overall index to the contents of the family of websites.