The suit claims that the United States Forest Service was/is negligent in its duty to protect wild and scenic river corridors through applicable federal laws. Interested in learning more? Read the IRU Complaint and take action.
A large portion of topic suggestions ask how one can get involved - it starts with knowing what's happening, why, and who you should direct your concerns to.
So, what can you do?
- Read talking points provided by IRU
- Read the IRU Complaint
- Consider why mega-loads should/should not travel along the Middle Fork Clearwater/Lochsa Wild and Scenic River corridor and National Forests
- Write Leslie Weldon, Regional Forester, Region 1 at: lweldon@fs.fed.us or submit your comments directly to the Forest Service's website
- Email your letter to the editor to the Lewiston Tribune or submit your comments to the editor of the Idaho Statesman
Photo credit "Megaload in paradise" by Dave King
via Advocates for the West email update 10-March 2011 (It's time for the Forest Service to Say No to Megaloads)
