Conservation

I thought JD did a great job explaining the simply truths of why HB 141 should not pass the Senate. Take some time and read it, its better than acting like you are working.   http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14498564

2/23—HB-141 passed the House today 50-25 and is now moving onto the Senate.

KEY POINTS of INTEREST –>HB 141:

• It is a clear violation of separation of powers, making it in direct contrast to the Utah Constitution Article V Section I and the ideals of our founding fathers.

• It was done in secret, and the substitute bill came out after it passed committee and was sprung on the House for a quick debate.

• Approves a political and controversial process of adding waters to a list that can be access by the public and saying what waters can’t be accessed by the public.

• Negates over 100 years of water law in Utah.

• Flies in the face of 3 Utah Supreme Court decisions separated by over 70 years declaring and defining the public’s easement in State waters.

• Refuses to balance two competing constitutional rights, but unconstitutionally disregards one in the favor of the other.

This bill is unconstitutional….PERIOD!

For up-to-date info & links to contact your Senators visit:  www.utahwaterguardians.org

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I personally want to thank Bryan, Lonnie, Cor and every other supporter of
Utah Water Rights…Thank you so much for all your hard work and dermination in this noble cause…It is people like you that make me proud to be a fishermen in the great state of Utah.
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HB 187 ….DEFEATED TODAY….FINALLY!

After (3) substitutes Bills, (20) amendments, the Bill failed in the House, a 43-31vote today, March 9, 2009.

The public did the unthinkable, again. Not only did they sink the Bill the first go around, but they did it again for the second time today, 3/9/09. A great deal of determination, spirit and integrity stood up and brought down HB 187 AGAIN!!!!
HB 187 has been defeated once and for all!A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who wrote their Representatives, called, lobbied, informed, spoke out, went with out sleep, work, food and fishing to fight for something we believe in…time and time again. Even though we encountered a few bumps in the road, we all stood together to see it through till the bitter end. Today our elected Representatives spoke on behalf of the people and once again, today, the people were heard! Everyone played a big roll in this victory, congratulations and bravo for sticking it out.The next phase will be working to get a respectable Bill passed that meets on common ground, one that is reasonable to the Utah Supreme Court Ruling, and fair to all citizens. We must remain motivated and watchful in our attempt to protect our waters. Value our freedom and civil rights by taking care of our resource for generations to come.We have (2) more request.

1. Please write your Representative(s) and thank them!!. We sent thousands of emails and they answered hundreds of our calls, we need to extend our hand and say thank you! They worked hard for us; let them know you appreciate it.

2. Please use our precious resource with respect, humility and pride. Pick up that trash, repair that broken fence, mend the relationships with landowners and respect private property. We will be looked at very closely this year, let make sure we show them we are Guardians of the water and Stewards of the land. This year it’s extremely important to abide by the law and make the effort to lend a hand to landowners. This is just as important as eliminating the Bill.

Thanks again everyone, it wasn’t easy and we appreciate your honest efforts. My hat is of to you all!!!! We all came together with a unified voice…. residents and non-residents alike, extraordinary work everyone!

Well done!

See you on the water!

Bryan
www.utahwaterguardians.org

ALERT Committee Tomorrow!!!!

HB187 is up for committee consideration tomorrow: 2/20/09

Our Representatives will vote on whether this bill moves on. We need a strong showing of support. EVERYONE needs to be there.

This is more important than the rally!!!!

WHEN: Friday 2/20/09 @ 2:00pm
WHERE: Capitol Building – Room 445

Link– http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2009&Com=HSTNAE

Keep fighting,
Bryan Gregson