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<blockquote data-quote="bravo" data-source="post: 246072" data-attributes="member: 1778"><p>Another one...</p><p></p><p>This was sent out to the e-tree concerning HB 1428 Corps of Engineers Land Transfer. Essentially 400,000 acres of hunting, fishing, and all recreation around Lake Sakakawea would be gone. River access would be gone. We simply cannot stand to lose any public land in this state. From the email:</p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">North Dakota Representatives have introduced a bill (HB 1428) that could jeopardize traditional public hunting, fishing, camping and hiking access on over 400,000 acres of public land, including Army Corps of Engineers-held shorelines on Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe. For decades, the shorelines of these lakes have been open for public recreation. The representatives who introduced this bill are seeking to transfer this land to the state, to the detriment of sportsmen and women.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">The diverse uses of Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe are far and above those of a typical lake. Each bear some of the most impressive scenic views in the state, with jagged shorelines and pristine horizons. They are also popular recreation spots and renowned fisheries. Pheasant and deer hunters alike flock to the shores of Lakes Sakakawea and Oahe year after year. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Transferring this land from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Department of State Trust Lands in the name of “economic development” and “access” would likely result in the reduction of public land and accessible shoreline.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">North Dakota’s history tells us that the state will inevitably sell off a large portion of this land, just as they have done with State Trust Lands in the past. After reaching statehood, North Dakota and its residents were granted over 2.5 million acres of State School Trust Lands. Those lands would now constitute the single largest acreage of publicly owned and accessible land in our state. North Dakota proceeded to sell off nearly 75 percent. Today, less than 750,000 acres remain in public ownership. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Furthermore, State Trust Lands are mandated to prioritize profit, and lessees can restrict access to the public once those acreages are under lease.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">Ultimately, the only way that anyone can guarantee that these lands stay in public ownership and retain full public access is if ownership remains in the hands of all Americans and management by the Army Corps of Engineers continues. Ensuring this land remains 100 percent publicly owned and open to all types of recreation is especially crucial in a time when access to private land is decreasing.</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bravo, post: 246072, member: 1778"] Another one... This was sent out to the e-tree concerning HB 1428 Corps of Engineers Land Transfer. Essentially 400,000 acres of hunting, fishing, and all recreation around Lake Sakakawea would be gone. River access would be gone. We simply cannot stand to lose any public land in this state. From the email: [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]North Dakota Representatives have introduced a bill (HB 1428) that could jeopardize traditional public hunting, fishing, camping and hiking access on over 400,000 acres of public land, including Army Corps of Engineers-held shorelines on Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe. For decades, the shorelines of these lakes have been open for public recreation. The representatives who introduced this bill are seeking to transfer this land to the state, to the detriment of sportsmen and women.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The diverse uses of Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe are far and above those of a typical lake. Each bear some of the most impressive scenic views in the state, with jagged shorelines and pristine horizons. They are also popular recreation spots and renowned fisheries. Pheasant and deer hunters alike flock to the shores of Lakes Sakakawea and Oahe year after year. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Transferring this land from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Department of State Trust Lands in the name of “economic development” and “access” would likely result in the reduction of public land and accessible shoreline.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]North Dakota’s history tells us that the state will inevitably sell off a large portion of this land, just as they have done with State Trust Lands in the past. After reaching statehood, North Dakota and its residents were granted over 2.5 million acres of State School Trust Lands. Those lands would now constitute the single largest acreage of publicly owned and accessible land in our state. North Dakota proceeded to sell off nearly 75 percent. Today, less than 750,000 acres remain in public ownership. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Furthermore, State Trust Lands are mandated to prioritize profit, and lessees can restrict access to the public once those acreages are under lease.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Ultimately, the only way that anyone can guarantee that these lands stay in public ownership and retain full public access is if ownership remains in the hands of all Americans and management by the Army Corps of Engineers continues. Ensuring this land remains 100 percent publicly owned and open to all types of recreation is especially crucial in a time when access to private land is decreasing.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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