HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-32 Support for the Proposed Extension of the White River National Forest BoundariesRESOLUTION NO. ~~
Series of 1976
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL EXPRESSING
ITS SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF
THE WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, steps have been initiated to legislatively
authorize the extension of the United States Forest Service
boundary and management control for the White River National
Forest;
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest
Service manage public lands under very similar management prin-
ciples;
WHEREAS, the consolidation of management under the
United States Forest Service would simplify and improve admin-
istration of those lands; and
WHEREAS, the rapidly changing nature of public and
private land use makes one agency management highly desirable
from the efficiency and uniformity of policy standpoint;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOW1V OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
1) The Council hereby expresses its support for
the proposed extension of the boundaries of the White River
National Forest to an area bounded by Cross Creek on the south,
the foot of Vail Pass on the east, Wolcott on the west, and
the Colorado River on the north.
2} The Town Council urges the Colorado Congres-
sional delegation to take whatever steps are necessary to
initiate legislation to extend the boundary as above stated.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of
December, 1976.
ATTEST:
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