I know how important it is to all members of this forum that our opportunity to responsibly enjoy public lands is kept free from governmental regulation. That is why I wanted to let you all know about Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA).

ARRA was formed to ensure that Americans are not arbitrarily denied the right to responsibly experience and enjoy the public lands that belong to the citizens of the United States. The members of ARRA, which include horseback riders, personal watercraft users, off-highway vehicle and snowmobile riders, and vacationing families, have joined together to provide input on decisions regarding land use designation, recreation opportunities, and preservation. Its members seek responsible consideration of competing activities, which are based on sound environmental principles.

No alliance member believes that recreation enthusiasts have the right to exclusive, unregulated use of our national heritage, but all oppose land closure or extreme regulation, which denies responsible citizens access to public lands for multifaceted recreational pursuits.

The ARRA website located at http://www.ARRA-access.com gives all of us the opportunity to make our voices heard by our federal legislators and have an influence on the policies that shape our recreation. Please take the time to visit the website and sign up as a member. We need to let Washington, DC know that our public lands should truly remain public to those who want to use them responsibly.