and DO start a petition!!!!
we have few days left, but with a poll we can get more people involved !!!
And make an electronic letter which sends the same content, but a user just adds his name and country and click on "Send". Thousands would do it this way...
Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
robertovillate,
I just tested the link in the original post to the National Park Service comment form and it is working.
Here it is also:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm ... ntId=32596
I just tested the link in the original post to the National Park Service comment form and it is working.
Here it is also:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm ... ntId=32596
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
OK, great to hear that.robg wrote:robertovillate,
I just tested the link in the original post to the National Park Service comment form and it is working.
Here it is also:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm ... ntId=32596
C'mon people...take 15 minutes and write a letter...please.
The more letters that are sent the better the outcome will be.
Not enough letters? Maybe lose one of the best places to surf, kitesurf, fish, and hang out in the entire USA.
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
Yosh,
I just tested the link to the NPS in the original post again. It works. Please keep trying. Your letter is important.
Toby,
Do you have any idea why people are having trouble with the link?
Rob
I just tested the link to the NPS in the original post again. It works. Please keep trying. Your letter is important.
Toby,
Do you have any idea why people are having trouble with the link?
Rob
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
I have submitted my letter.
Yosh, the link worked for me, if you need a hand submitting your letter I'm sure we can figure something out. Maybe someone can submit for you? Let me know.
Pete
Yosh, the link worked for me, if you need a hand submitting your letter I'm sure we can figure something out. Maybe someone can submit for you? Let me know.
Pete
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
link works for me too. No idea why not?
can someone post a standard text? Specially for those non native english speakers who also want to help!
FAST !
can someone post a standard text? Specially for those non native english speakers who also want to help!
FAST !
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
done...it would be nice to hear from the businesses in Hatteras that will be affected most on how they are addressing this issue. Seems that outsiders are doing most of the work so far? Any restrictions whatsoever would make the Hatteras experience much less than what it is.
bob
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
Below is a letter that anyone may copy and paste to the NPS comment form. The link is in the original post. Much of it was taken from the great letter written by David Kramar earlier in this thread.
Please tweak it and make it your own if you have time. The NPS has the following written in the Draft Enviromental Impact Statement (DEIS) : " Bulk comments in any format submited on behalf of others will not be accepted" In other words no petitions.
It may be helpful for anyone that has written a unique letter to the NPS to post a copy of it here to inspire the rest of us and give us ideas.
Make sure you "sign" your letter with your name, address and country. Make sure they realize this is not just a local issue.
Please tweak it and make it your own if you have time. The NPS has the following written in the Draft Enviromental Impact Statement (DEIS) : " Bulk comments in any format submited on behalf of others will not be accepted" In other words no petitions.
It may be helpful for anyone that has written a unique letter to the NPS to post a copy of it here to inspire the rest of us and give us ideas.
Make sure you "sign" your letter with your name, address and country. Make sure they realize this is not just a local issue.
Last edited by robg on Wed May 05, 2010 7:36 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Save Hatteras Access for Kiting
Mike Murray, Superintendent
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
May 5, 2010
Mr. Murray,
It has been brought to the attention of the kiteboarding community that a variety of plans are being considered in response to proposed environmental and ecological concerns. The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a sanctuary for many beach goers, sports enthusiasts, wildlife observers and most importantly, the natural environment. We, as a community, feel that it is important for the environment to be protected and thus understand certain steps may be needed to achieve this goal. Thank you for evaluating the options to improve the environmental conditions at one of the greatest destinations in the United States of America.
However, with the aforementioned said, please consider the responses you choose carefully. Minimalist environmental management approaches have worked well throughout the United States’ National Parks. Closing extensive sections of beaches, the sound, and water ways will strip away the very nature and reason for why we appreciate the land in its current state. It can be said with great certainty that all frequent and casual users of this place intend to preserve its natural beauty and respect its wildlife.
We strongly feel that the Historical, Cultural, and Economic ramifications of the proposed plans have not been adequately addressed by the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as is required.
Should the environmental changes impact our communities’ sport (as it would in Plans D, E, & F) we would be forced to reconsider our frequent and environmentally friendly utilization of the Outer Banks. Other user groups such as surfers, fishermen, beachcombers, and virtually all other forms of tourism will also be discouraged from visiting Cape Hatteras if beach closures are greatly expanded. This will have a severely negative impact on the local economy and way of life that the residents of Hatteras Island have enjoyed for many generations. It will also take away something that is important to the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States and around the world.
If people, and especially children, can not experience the environment how are they going to learn to help you protect the environment?
Kind Regards,
Robert Giroux
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
May 5, 2010
Mr. Murray,
It has been brought to the attention of the kiteboarding community that a variety of plans are being considered in response to proposed environmental and ecological concerns. The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a sanctuary for many beach goers, sports enthusiasts, wildlife observers and most importantly, the natural environment. We, as a community, feel that it is important for the environment to be protected and thus understand certain steps may be needed to achieve this goal. Thank you for evaluating the options to improve the environmental conditions at one of the greatest destinations in the United States of America.
However, with the aforementioned said, please consider the responses you choose carefully. Minimalist environmental management approaches have worked well throughout the United States’ National Parks. Closing extensive sections of beaches, the sound, and water ways will strip away the very nature and reason for why we appreciate the land in its current state. It can be said with great certainty that all frequent and casual users of this place intend to preserve its natural beauty and respect its wildlife.
We strongly feel that the Historical, Cultural, and Economic ramifications of the proposed plans have not been adequately addressed by the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as is required.
Should the environmental changes impact our communities’ sport (as it would in Plans D, E, & F) we would be forced to reconsider our frequent and environmentally friendly utilization of the Outer Banks. Other user groups such as surfers, fishermen, beachcombers, and virtually all other forms of tourism will also be discouraged from visiting Cape Hatteras if beach closures are greatly expanded. This will have a severely negative impact on the local economy and way of life that the residents of Hatteras Island have enjoyed for many generations. It will also take away something that is important to the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States and around the world.
If people, and especially children, can not experience the environment how are they going to learn to help you protect the environment?
Kind Regards,
Robert Giroux