Mt St Helens Poll - Please Vote

mdmead · Feb 26, 2009

There is a new poll posted asking whether Mt St Helens should become a National Park or remain under control of the Forest Service.

We all know how much snowmobiling occurs in National Parks....

Please log on and vote!

http://www.oregonlive.com:80/environment/index.ssf/2009/02/mount_st_helens_national_park.html

Thanks!

SLED2SHRED · Feb 26, 2009

Well I voted and its at 80% for National Park. I better ride there before its too late since I haven't put it on the list of accomplishments.

student driver · Feb 27, 2009

Just voted,
It's now 127 to 48 against us.
Maybe this thread should be in the general section where people will actually look at it.
I just seems that most 4m members don't make it into the land use are here.
I guess "it won't happen in their areas".... [frusterating]

snojunkee · Feb 27, 2009

same same

we had exactly the same poll last year, after it got rolling we won. i suggest moving it to washington riding areas. Hey darin, you're right, if you ride you should be checkin' out land use. and help to keep our areas open, we are losing lots of area with the new bills being passed. we need to voice our opinions or lose. people wake up and join s.a.w.s. and blue ribbon, help keep our areas open to use.

RMKcowboy · Feb 27, 2009

I voted, thanks for posting this. Even though I don't care if I ever go back there again (had a REALLY bad experience there when we went) I'd hate to see it shut down to those that like to ride there for some strange reason.
72% for national park status
28% for staying the same

highmtn · Feb 27, 2009

the 72% comes from the Friends Of the Gifford Pinchot. They showed up at one of the Advisory Commitee meetings with a petition calling for all roads in the area to be abandoned. It got a laugh from the room when it was revealed their petition had only 150 signatures that were gathered in downtown Portland OR

Also note this poll is on the Oregonian website

RMKcowboy · Feb 27, 2009

highmtn said:
Also note this poll is on the Oregonian website

So you're saying you think there may be a little bias in the poll? Just maybe?

highmtn · Feb 27, 2009

Oh maybe just a tad. Where did you ride at St helens? Marble Mtn is usually crowded and the trails get battered fast. There are lots of other areas there that aren't as well known

Ex-Member · Feb 27, 2009

Threw in a few more for NF.

Unfortuantely that poll isn't going to do a whole lot to sway the decision one w ay or another.

Make your voice heard where it counts...

Seeyacop · Feb 27, 2009

Voted. Thanks for the post. Yet another assault on us being able to use public lands.

carlhend · Feb 27, 2009

199 to 90 now
like mule said.. doubt that poll will really mean too much

highmtn · Feb 27, 2009

it'll at least be better than if it's overwhelmingly in favor of the Park Circus, I mean Service. Three of the members are in favor of a new snopark on the West side. The Advisory Committee members include people from around the mountain Toutle, Cougar, Trout Lake included. Their recommendation will have an effect on their lives as well.

Franz · Feb 27, 2009

Just voted. Plan on riding there in a few weeks. When the weather is good, I guess it's the best terrain for hill climbing in the area. I'd hate to see it get locked up.

mtn_rider08 · Feb 28, 2009

just voted, 100 votes more to turn it to national park

highmtn · Feb 28, 2009

The committee advised against Nat park. It wants The forest service to keep St helens budget separate. They believe St Helens funding gets cut to shore up increased fire fighting cost the past couple years. Thanks to all that voted.

eddy · Mar 1, 2009

St Helens

56 to 44 we are gaining! Get the word out. We will win!

highmtn · Mar 2, 2009

Advisory Committee is going to have two more meetings for public comment,one in Kelso and the other in Camas Or Washougal. I'll get times and places and post them. Also going to be an online form for comments.

Powderdreams · Mar 2, 2009

Vote count at 21:00 CDT

Vote is still 56% to 44% in favor of turning area into National Park.

Sulley · Mar 3, 2009

Did my part so please do yours!

Rat Fink · Mar 4, 2009

Just voted. Please keep us informed on those meetings and developments. If they close St. Helens my 4 sleds are going up for sale. It's too damn far to drive for as good of riding! My .02.

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