[BCNnet] Re: URGENT call re ATV bill/Chouteau Island (no sightings)

[Gmurphy6@aol.com]

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Virginia Murphy
Gmurphy6@AOL.com

 
 This area is or could be an excellent birding area (is
 a location for many wintering waterfowl and gulls and a spot for Bald Eagles
 as well).  The woodland areas are probably never birded and who knows what
 may be out there.  ATV's do lots of damage and I'd hate to think what this
 area may be like if this goes through.
  
 A simple phone call!  
  
 Thanks,
  
 WARBLR 1 
 
  
 Gov. Ryan is about to sign SB 2155 which would immunize owners and operators
 of off-road vehicles from criminal and civil liability for public or private
 nuisance or trespass arising from noise.  This would affect public and
 private land, parks and natural areas, harm wildlife and habitat, be
 intrusive and destructive.  Also, ATVers and elected officials are pressing
 Illinois DNR to revisit the no-ATV policy on Chouteau Island.  They claim
 they outnumber the environmentalists.  Show them they're wrong.  Alert all
 your listserves immediately.  With one free phone call, act on both issues
 NOW.  Call Gov. Ryan's toll-free line 1-800-642-3112 and ask that he veto SB
 2155 AND please not allow ATVs on Chouteau Island.  Do it today or tomorrow.
 Time is definitely running out.  Thanks.