upstate rider
10-23-2002, 03:27 AM
1) BRC/FMF sound reduction program
2) The Anti-Access Money Trail
(The second should really underscore how much our advocacy organizations need our help in improving or at least protecting our riding interests in the face of stiff opposition.)
-----Original Message-----
BLUERIBBON COALITION, INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2002
Contact: Clark Collins 208.237.1008
FMF : Brion McHale 310.631.4363
FMF ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BRC SOUND REDUCTION PROGRAM
Pocatello, ID -- Putting their money where their pipe is, the world's
leading aftermarket performance motorcycle exhaust manufacturer is teaming
up with the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) to educate off-roaders about the need
for lower sound emissions by off-highway vehicles on forest trails. This
$5,000 dollar grant will allow the BRC to help the Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management, and clubs get riders into compliance with the new 96dB
limit in California.
FMF has produced the revolutionary Q exhaust systems that are the world's
first 2-stroke off-road silencers and 4-stroke off-road mufflers to
combine strong performance while minimizing noise output. The Q systems
were developed in anticipation of the 96dB sound limit becoming law in
January 2003.
According to Don Emler, FMF's owner and president, "FMF is very happy to
support the BRC in this program. By offering a quiet performance exhaust
system and joining forces with the BRC, we expect an awareness and
willingness by the riding public that will only benefit us all to keep areas
open for motorized recreational use."
Don Amador, the western representative for the BRC, said, "I think the
riders will appreciate FMF stepping up to the plate to help us get a handle
on excessively loud bikes. Noise is often cited as the number one complaint
against the dirt-bike community. This support will allow us to ramp up the
old but still relevant slogan of 'Less sound equals more ground.' It also
means that BRC will be able to help with sound testing at various races in
California."
"The Malcolm Smith endorsed Q series of quiet mufflers and silencers will
enable riders to comply with the new law while still enjoying a high level
of performance. I appreciate FMF's commitment to promote responsible
off-road use on public lands. They are a class act," Amador states.
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions
responsible use of public lands. It represents over 1,100 organizations and
businesses with approximately 600,000 members.
Clark L. Collins
BlueRibbon Coalition
Executive Director
4555 Burley Drive, Ste. A
Pocatello, ID 83202
ph.(208)237-1008 ext. 101
www.sharetrails.org
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Also from BRC, the handy "Money Trail" guide just to incite your irritation a bit:
ANTI‑ACCESS MONEY TRAIL
Protecting our recreation and access is a tough battle, especially as we are dealing with opposition groups who are very well funded. Below we have listed some examples of some of the biggest donors to anti‑access groups, and the funding levels of some of the biggest groups:
MAJOR DONORS
Pew Charitable Trusts ..................................... $43,000,000 per year
David & Lucille Packard Foundation ............. $96,000,000 per year
Ted Turner Foundation ................................. $44,000,000 per year
Rockefeller Brothers Fund .............................. $33,000,000 per year
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ........... $36,000,000 per year
MONEY TRAIL OF A FEW OF THE BIGGEST ANTI‑ACCESS GROUPS
The following information on the 1999 funding of anti‑access groups is from a series of articles published in the Sacramento Bee. The author, Tom Knudson, spent over 16 months compiling the information for the "Environment Inc." series. We have a link to it on our website. (www.sharetrails.org)
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $32,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $36,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $30,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $238,964
National Wildlife Federation
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $31,200,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $88,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $85,900,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $247,081
National Audubon Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $30,700,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $64,700,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $53,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $239,670
face="Courier New">Clark L. Collins
BlueRibbon Coalition
Executive Director
4555 Burley Drive, Ste. A
Pocatello, ID 83202
ph.(208)237-1008 ext. 101
www.sharetrails.org
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Also from BRC, the handy "Money Trail" guide just to incite your irritation a bit:
ANTI‑ACCESS MONEY TRAIL
Protecting our recreation and access is a tough battle, especially as we are dealing with opposition groups who are very well funded. Below we have listed some examples of some of the biggest donors to anti‑access groups, and the funding levels of some of the biggest groups:
MAJOR DONORS
Pew Charitable Trusts ..................................... $43,000,000 per year
David & Lucille Packard Foundation ............. $96,000,000 per year
Ted Turner Foundation ................................. $44,000,000 per year
Rockefeller Brothers Fund .............................. $33,000,000 per year
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ........... $36,000,000 per year
MONEY TRAIL OF A FEW OF THE BIGGEST ANTI‑ACCESS GROUPS
The following information on the 1999 funding of anti‑access groups is from a series of articles published in the Sacramento Bee. The author, Tom Knudson, spent over 16 months compiling the information for the "Environment Inc." series. We have a link to it on our website. (www.sharetrails.org)
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $32,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $36,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $30,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $238,964
National Wildlife Federation
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $31,200,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $88,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $85,900,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $247,081
National Audubon Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $30,700,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $64,700,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $53,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $239,670
Sierra Club
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $19,100,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $56,500,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $54,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $199,577
The Wilderness Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $17,400,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $18,800,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $14,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $204,591
National Parks & Conservation Association
Public Funding .................................................. ........ $14,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $18,300,000
Expenses .................................................. .................... $16,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $172,879
Defenders of Wildlife
Public Funding .................................................. ........ $10,300,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $14,900,000
Expenses .................................................. .................... $13,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $201,337
BY COMPARISON, 1999...
The BlueRibbon Coalition
Member Dues and Contributions ................................. $442,000
Total Funding (Including Magazine Ad Revenue) .. $556,000
Expenses .................................................. ......................... $565,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. .. $40,000
(All BRC financial information available online: www.sharetrails.org)
2) The Anti-Access Money Trail
(The second should really underscore how much our advocacy organizations need our help in improving or at least protecting our riding interests in the face of stiff opposition.)
-----Original Message-----
BLUERIBBON COALITION, INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2002
Contact: Clark Collins 208.237.1008
FMF : Brion McHale 310.631.4363
FMF ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BRC SOUND REDUCTION PROGRAM
Pocatello, ID -- Putting their money where their pipe is, the world's
leading aftermarket performance motorcycle exhaust manufacturer is teaming
up with the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) to educate off-roaders about the need
for lower sound emissions by off-highway vehicles on forest trails. This
$5,000 dollar grant will allow the BRC to help the Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management, and clubs get riders into compliance with the new 96dB
limit in California.
FMF has produced the revolutionary Q exhaust systems that are the world's
first 2-stroke off-road silencers and 4-stroke off-road mufflers to
combine strong performance while minimizing noise output. The Q systems
were developed in anticipation of the 96dB sound limit becoming law in
January 2003.
According to Don Emler, FMF's owner and president, "FMF is very happy to
support the BRC in this program. By offering a quiet performance exhaust
system and joining forces with the BRC, we expect an awareness and
willingness by the riding public that will only benefit us all to keep areas
open for motorized recreational use."
Don Amador, the western representative for the BRC, said, "I think the
riders will appreciate FMF stepping up to the plate to help us get a handle
on excessively loud bikes. Noise is often cited as the number one complaint
against the dirt-bike community. This support will allow us to ramp up the
old but still relevant slogan of 'Less sound equals more ground.' It also
means that BRC will be able to help with sound testing at various races in
California."
"The Malcolm Smith endorsed Q series of quiet mufflers and silencers will
enable riders to comply with the new law while still enjoying a high level
of performance. I appreciate FMF's commitment to promote responsible
off-road use on public lands. They are a class act," Amador states.
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions
responsible use of public lands. It represents over 1,100 organizations and
businesses with approximately 600,000 members.
Clark L. Collins
BlueRibbon Coalition
Executive Director
4555 Burley Drive, Ste. A
Pocatello, ID 83202
ph.(208)237-1008 ext. 101
www.sharetrails.org
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Also from BRC, the handy "Money Trail" guide just to incite your irritation a bit:
ANTI‑ACCESS MONEY TRAIL
Protecting our recreation and access is a tough battle, especially as we are dealing with opposition groups who are very well funded. Below we have listed some examples of some of the biggest donors to anti‑access groups, and the funding levels of some of the biggest groups:
MAJOR DONORS
Pew Charitable Trusts ..................................... $43,000,000 per year
David & Lucille Packard Foundation ............. $96,000,000 per year
Ted Turner Foundation ................................. $44,000,000 per year
Rockefeller Brothers Fund .............................. $33,000,000 per year
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ........... $36,000,000 per year
MONEY TRAIL OF A FEW OF THE BIGGEST ANTI‑ACCESS GROUPS
The following information on the 1999 funding of anti‑access groups is from a series of articles published in the Sacramento Bee. The author, Tom Knudson, spent over 16 months compiling the information for the "Environment Inc." series. We have a link to it on our website. (www.sharetrails.org)
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $32,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $36,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $30,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $238,964
National Wildlife Federation
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $31,200,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $88,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $85,900,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $247,081
National Audubon Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $30,700,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $64,700,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $53,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $239,670
face="Courier New">Clark L. Collins
BlueRibbon Coalition
Executive Director
4555 Burley Drive, Ste. A
Pocatello, ID 83202
ph.(208)237-1008 ext. 101
www.sharetrails.org
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Also from BRC, the handy "Money Trail" guide just to incite your irritation a bit:
ANTI‑ACCESS MONEY TRAIL
Protecting our recreation and access is a tough battle, especially as we are dealing with opposition groups who are very well funded. Below we have listed some examples of some of the biggest donors to anti‑access groups, and the funding levels of some of the biggest groups:
MAJOR DONORS
Pew Charitable Trusts ..................................... $43,000,000 per year
David & Lucille Packard Foundation ............. $96,000,000 per year
Ted Turner Foundation ................................. $44,000,000 per year
Rockefeller Brothers Fund .............................. $33,000,000 per year
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ........... $36,000,000 per year
MONEY TRAIL OF A FEW OF THE BIGGEST ANTI‑ACCESS GROUPS
The following information on the 1999 funding of anti‑access groups is from a series of articles published in the Sacramento Bee. The author, Tom Knudson, spent over 16 months compiling the information for the "Environment Inc." series. We have a link to it on our website. (www.sharetrails.org)
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $32,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $36,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $30,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $238,964
National Wildlife Federation
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $31,200,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $88,100,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $85,900,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $247,081
National Audubon Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $30,700,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $64,700,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $53,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $239,670
Sierra Club
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $19,100,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $56,500,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $54,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $199,577
The Wilderness Society
Public Funding .................................................. ......... $17,400,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $18,800,000
Expenses .................................................. ..................... $14,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $204,591
National Parks & Conservation Association
Public Funding .................................................. ........ $14,600,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $18,300,000
Expenses .................................................. .................... $16,600,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $172,879
Defenders of Wildlife
Public Funding .................................................. ........ $10,300,000
Total Funding .................................................. ........... $14,900,000
Expenses .................................................. .................... $13,300,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. . $201,337
BY COMPARISON, 1999...
The BlueRibbon Coalition
Member Dues and Contributions ................................. $442,000
Total Funding (Including Magazine Ad Revenue) .. $556,000
Expenses .................................................. ......................... $565,000
Chief Executive Salary .................................................. .. $40,000
(All BRC financial information available online: www.sharetrails.org)