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Show i -2- Where differences of opinion on resource values or use of these exist, these differences would be explained or left within the jurisdiction of national organizations - if they became issues. There are differences even between National Organizations and Chapters. Such issues might be (1) wild horse protection, (2) the greater value of cold water game fish rivers, (3) hunting, (4) establishing new flyways, (5) the place of predators,(6) relative values of wilderness/roadless areas/ Multiple Use public lands for wildlife species. Overall policies might be agreed upon by supporting member organizations. Functions of a Colorado River Basin Coalition: Open to suggestions. Individual organization members would both use and would benefit from opportunities to work through Coalition functions. These could include: 1. Definite assignments from an individual organization. 2. Meeting with local membership groups, Chapters, Regional Representatives, unallied committees and groups, etc., as a Coalition representative. This Is different than meeting with Chapter or State groups as a member of those groups. The purpose of meeting would be one of explaining Colorado River Basin issues, the nature of National Organization's activities related to these, providing National Organization or Administration sources of information to help in local action, and in communicating feedback to Coalition member groups. Unallied groups could be supplied National Organization handouts. 3. Helping to coordinate all issues involved in a specific conflict situation, for local and national entities' use. - assembling all pertinent information about a resource area. Example: Desolation Canyon in the Green River has high scenic and recreation importance. It also has importance as aquatic habitat for endemic fish species, some endangered. Its significance for local and migratory wildlife on floodplains, cliffs, canyons would also need to be established. Proposed water uses and water depletions of the Green River and the nature of impacts should be included. - providing some background information: local and State laws and policies, Federal action and conflict of jurisdictions - understanding the full spectrum of options available. Such coordination could require cooperation between Coalition and member organizations. 4. Obtaining documentation on issues from sources: Universities, State and Federal offices, both local and regional. Such information could be provided on a need basis - to local Chapters, if they exist, to Regional representatives, if they exist , |
