Need you help to stop AB1032

keninla · Need you help to stop AB1032

PLease we need your help to ask the Governor to veto AB1032

If you live in Calif, visit Calif or plan to visit search for gold we need you to send a fax email or call today.

Here is the contact information:
Governor's Office:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-445-4633

Email

Go here to send an email

http://gov.ca.gov/interact#contact

I have attached a sample letter to give you some talking points.

Please do it today.

Thanks,

Ken

Click to download file

RexB

Thanks for those talking points. I rewrote my version, which is my habit, and have posted it below. Feel free to personalize yours as well.

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:

I ask you to veto Assembly Bill 1032 (Wolk) when it comes before you for consideration.
Regardless of the recent amendments, this bill should be vetoed for several reasons.

AB 1032 denies the average citizen a right of appeal by not requiring proof of harm or damage to species under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The bill closes California rivers and streams to suction dredge gold mining without a complete environmental review.
Closure in the bill is based upon views of two Department of Fish and Game (DFG) biologists from a recent court case. The judge did not accept their initial thoughts and ruled that the DFG had to do an environmental review prior to closure.

AB 1032 closes some rivers to suction dredge gold mining year round and then requires an environmental study be done on these rivers. A cumulative study cannot be conducted if the activity is altogether forbidden.

There are many studies which demonstrate that suction dredge gold mining provides gravel for spawning fish populations. Suction dredge gold mining is heavily regulated and limited now to only 2-3 months per year on most waterways within California.

Many suction dredge gold miners have federal mining claims. These are akin to property rights. By closing rivers year round, the State will in effect nullify the productive use of these rights alloted to the citizens of California. There have been numerous Federal and State court cases which have upheld these federal property rights. If it is signed into law, AB 1032 will surely result in more uneccesary court cases that will be filed against the State of California.

This bill would also undermine an important part of Californian history while diminishing the vibrance of rural county economies - this without providing real demonstrable benefit to our State.

Many Californians enjoy this activity for recreation along with any extra funds it may provide. The allure of this activity is identical to that which brought the 49ers to California. It is also identified with that promise found in the minds of all immigrants who have sought fortune in this great state. It's really an essential part of California's native heritage.

Also, this hobby is not inexpensive. There are many that spend a great deal of money for their equipment, lodging, etc. This currently contributes to the economy of rural California in a similar way to how it did many years ago when the first prospectors arrived on the scene. Many people from other states and adjoining counties visit yearly to enjoy this great outdoor activity and rediscover the singular experience of literally finding their own piece of golden Californian history. If signed into law, AB 1032 would put an immediate end to the aforementioned nostalgic activity found within the rural lands of California.

Please do veto AB 1032.

Sincerely,

Rex Bi...
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RexB

Well,

Schwarzenegger didn't sign the bill. Grin