|
When you privatize the process of taking public comment, you severely limit what gets heard and permit the filtering of that which gets passed on. When you privatize democracy, you get something very different.
On April 30th (see below for details), the pro-motorized American Recreation Coalition as the lead partner and the US Forest Service as the subservient partner will be taking comment on the topic of future management of public outdoor recreation. The event is being put on by, and in effect for, the American Recreation Coalition. The Forest Service will be along for the ride, giving the ARC greater authority and credibility.
The recommendations report will be written by the ARC and if the past predicts the future, ARC's recommendations will be faithfully executed by their subservient partner. The result will be further commercialization, privatization and motorization of the People's public lands.
Scott
 ARC President Derrick Crandall speaks at US Department of
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns
---
begin quoted---
The National Recreation Forum Convenes April 30 in Washington, DC
Recreation Forums 2007 Posted on Fri, 03/30/2007
Washington, DC (March 30, 2007) - The American Recreation Coalition and
the National Forest Foundation today announced additional information
about the National Recreation Forum to take place in Washington, DC on
April 30, 2007. The National Forum complements five regional Recreation
Forums conducted during March 2007.
The forum will commence with four topical sessions meeting concurrently
between 10:00 A.M. and noon at various locations across the city. Each
topical session is hosted by leading national organizations. The forum
continues with a plenary session from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the American
Association for the Advancement of Science Auditorium at 1200 New York
Avenue, NW and will begin with welcoming remarks from leaders of the
nation's federal land management agencies. A reception for participants
will follow the plenary session.
10:00 A.M. - NOON: CONCURRENT TOPICAL SESSIONS
Access Issues: Hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Wild Turkey Federation and Tread Lightly!
Location:
444 N. Capitol Street, NW
Hall of States, Room 283
Washington, DC
Partnerships and Volunteerism: Hosted by the National Forest Foundation and the USDA Forest Service.
Location:
USDA Forest Service
Sidney R. Yates Building
Yates Training Room, 2nd Floor
201 14th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20250
NOTE: Security check is required to enter this building.
You must register with ARC in advance to attend this session and bring photo ID.
Travel, Tourism and Recreation and Public Lands: Hosted by the American
Recreation Coalition, the Southeast Tourism Society and the Western
States Tourism Policy Council.
Location:
American Hotel and Lodging Association Conference Room
1201 New York Avenue, #600
Washington, DC 20005
Youth Service Organizations and Public Lands: Hosted by The Corps Network and Camp Fire USA
Location:
American Recreation Coalition
1225 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20005
1:00 - 5:00 P.M. - PLENARY SESSION
Location: American Academy for the Advancement of Science Auditorium, 1200 New York Avenue, NW
1:00 P.M. - Opening Comments by Derrick Crandall, American Recreation Coalition
1: 05 P.M. - Recreation on America's Lands and Waters: Federal Agency Leadership Panel
1:40 P.M. - Comments by Bill Possiel, National Forest Foundation
1:45 P.M. - Regional Forum Reports
2:25 P.M. - Introduction of Topical Session Reports by Lori McCullough, Tread Lightly!
2:30 P.M. Topical Session Reports
3:10 PM Presentations by National Organizations and Interests
Moderator: Jim Bedwell, Director of Recreation, USDA Forest Service
4:00 P.M. Youth Panel Introduction by Derrick Crandall, American Recreation Coalition
4:05 P.M. Youth Panel
4:25 P.M. Additional Presentations by National Organizations and Interests
Moderator: Jim Bedwell, Director of Recreation, USDA Forest Service
4:55 P.M. Closing Comments: Bill Possiel, National Forest Foundation
Derrick Crandall, American Recreation Coalition
5:00 - 6:30 P.M. - Reception
Location: Bobby Van’s Grill, 1201 New York Avenue, NW
The National Recreation Forum will:
- provide a platform for showcasing key presentations and recommendations originally delivered at the regional sessions;
- provide an additional platform for suggestions and information designed to enhance the contributions of America’s public lands to the American public, especially for representatives of national organizations and interests; and
- invite public and private figures to present information relevant future recreation opportunities on public lands, ranging from the value of recreation to the nation’s physical and mental health, to the role of recreation to the nation’s regional and national economy, to the role of recreation in meeting America’s educational needs and to key infrastructure and budgetary issues associated with recreation on public lands; and
- provide a national town hall session for open discussion of key recreation issues, with participation by representatives of the principal federal recreation providers.
Register to attend the National Recreation Forum now! Click here.
|
BLOG 
