( "We'll be stepping up our communications efforts on the fee matter -
explaining that fees aren't really the issue. Our goal is quality recreation
experiences for Americans who visit these special shared treasures.")
( "What could be better for the RV industry than an
ever-growing national system of Scenic Byways for our consumers
to enjoy?" said RVIA Chairman of the Board Kelly Rose. "The
American Recreation Coalition developed the Scenic Byways
program, and with RVIA’s help continues to support its
expansion.")
("Last year Teaming finally fizzled, a victim of a tax-goosey
Congress and greedy, myopic elements of the outdoor-equipment
industry, most notably: the Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America,
the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and the American
Recreation Coalition.")
( "The American Recreation Coalition (ARC), a powerful voice in
Washington, which represents the combined recreation coalition -- from
snowmobiling to watersports to the RV lifestyle. ARC works closely
with officials in Washington and was the prime architect of our
National Scenic By-Ways program, the force behind President Regan's
Study of American Recreation. And ARC is a strong advocate in
protecting access to public lands, national parks and forests and to
insure that RVs and their owners are not unreasonably or specifically
taxed to support the RV lifestyle.")
("Twenty years ago, the recreation community had no voice in
Washington. Today ARC is the focal point for outdoor recreation policy
discussions and decisions. We've moved from being reactive,
successfully blunting federal and state level actions threatening
recreation - like excise taxes on specific products or bans on weekend
boating - to being proactive, championing issues and actions,
processes and products that enhance outdoor recreation experiences in
this country. And along the way, we've developed working relationships
with officials in the legislative and executive branches of the
federal government that are nothing short of remarkable.")
( American Recreation Coalition says: "If the trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles so vital to America's recreation
community today lose these unique features, as could be the case if mandatory greenhouse gas emissions controls resulted in
markedly higher vehicle fuel economy standards, the opportunities and quality of experience for American recreationists
would be sorely degraded. ")
("There are lots of impacts on wildlife, and the effects
from personal watercraft are pretty insignificant," says Derrick
Crandall, president of the American Recreation Coalition.)
Derrick Crandall, President
American Recreation Coalition
( "The Partners Outdoors Fair will again kick-off Great
Outdoor Week in Washington, D.C., on June 9 through June 13,
1997, in the Rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building,
hosted by Senator Frank Murkowski (AK-R), and the American
Recreation Coalition. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has
been asked to identify exceptional examples of public/private
partnerships at work enhancing recreational and tourism
opportunities on the BLM public lands.")
( "Funding: Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute,
American Recreation Coalition, National Association of
Interpreters, National Parks and Conservation Association, Outward Bound, USDA,
Forest Service, USDI, Bureau of Land Management, USDI, Bureau of
Reclamation, USDI, National Biological Service, USDI, National
Park Service, USDI, Fish and Wildlife Service, Wilderness Inquiry.")
( "Actions: 1. Promote interagency cooperation and
national level partnerships through the Federal Interagency
Council for Interpretation, the National Association for
Interpretation, the Association for Partners for Public Lands,
the American Recreation Coalition, and other organizations.")
( "We invite each State Director to nominate one outstanding
recreation employee from your State to compete for the selection
as the BLM Legends Honoree at the Annual Great Outdoors Award
Ceremony, hosted by the American Recreation Coalition (ARC)
during Great Outdoors Week, June 7-11, 1999.")
( "[The] BLM has worked closely with the Recreation Roundtable to further the Roundtable's goals of making our
citizens aware of and creating new recreational opportunities, working through partnerships, and all the time stressing conservation
of our resources.... Creative partnerships and volunteer programs, many with the Recreation Roundtable members, have become trademarks of BLM.
Successful programs based on partnerships include Watchable Wildlife, Celebrating Wildflowers, and Back Country Byways. BLM
has also developed partnerships with outfitters and guides, campground managers, and resort operators to provide quality
experiences to the public.")
( "Another critical element this year is the emphasis on the
OHV Grant Program and Recreation Fees. Both of these programs are
becoming more critical to our capability to provide services and
opportunities to the customer. ")
( Senate Testimony of Derrick Crandall: "The recreation
community enjoys free lunches just as much as any other interest
group, but we have come to understand that it is hard to demand a
great meal when you aren't paying.")
("By the time a few of you have read this, eight AANR folks, including AANR President Leonite Moore, Executive
Director Roslyn Scheer and Government Affairs Chair Marilou Aguirre, will have participated in the American Recreation
Coalition's Great Outdoors Week in early June. Who and what is the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) and how and
when did AANR become a member of ARC? And what is Great Outdoors Week and why does AANR participate? ")
("USATA President Steve Bassett, Legislative Counsel Jim Santini
and HAI’s Bill Wannamaker met with leaders from the American
Recreation Coalition to examine the broader ramifications of the
NPS initiative to statutorily establish "natural quiet" as a
"resource" to be protected by local park superintendents with
their scientifically innovative ground monitoring devices. The
preliminary meeting was arranged by ARC President Derrick
Crandall at the request of Jim Santini. Participants included
representatives of the motorcycle, snowmobile, snow ski and
recreational vehicle organizations which have been contesting
with land managers on the noise issue front for many years. ")
("Derrick A. Crandall, President, American Recreation Coalition, provided a document titled "Key Recreation Issues and Programs:
ARC’s 1997 Accomplishments and 1998 Goals." In addition to the issues contained in this exhibit, Mr. Crandall discussed:
Overflight of the Grand Canyon;
Personal watercraft use;
Global climate changes that affect tourism;
Fee services areas; and
The Forest Service road service program and the federal land highway program.")
("Some tourism promoters in national park gateway communities
fiercely oppose more wilderness. The administration's emphasis is
misplaced, says Derrick Crandall, president of the American Recreation
Coalition, which represents organizations such as off-road vehicle
clubs.")
This document was prepared by
Wild Wilderness. To
learn more about ongoing industry-backed congressional efforts to
motorize, commercialize, and privatize America's public lands,
contact:
Scott Silver, Executive Director,
Wild Wilderness
248 NW Wilmington Avenue, Bend OR 97701
Phone (541) 385-5261 E-mail:
ssilver@wildwilderness.org
