"A Thousand mile walk begins with the first step. This is the first step of our thousand mile march to keep Rockhounding alive in the Southern California Deserts!"
Dear CFMS Clubs & Societies,
I keep receiving emails from various clubs and people asking how to keep Rockhounding alive in the monuments. I reply with what I know, and tell them that the CFMS PLAC will help keep them informed as to when meetings are planned. Below is information regarding the first public meeting on the Monument. Even though it does not address Rockhounding directly and is not a BLM planning meeting, it is a starting point.
This is the first step in keeping Rockhounding alive in the Mojave Trails National Monument and making the Rockhound known as a major player in the National Monument Management Plan process. This is the way to meet the other major players in the Management Plan Process.
Please plan to attend this first meeting and make the Rockhound known...
John Martin
CFMS PLAC Chairman
May 18: Historic Route 66 Association to Host Economic Summit
The BLM California Desert District, in partnership with the California Historic Route 66 Association, will sponsor a Route 66 Economic Development Symposium on May 18, 2016 in Barstow. Experts from the tourism industry also will provide insight on how California communities can develop dynamic tourism portfolios to attract national and international visitors. Discussions also will recommend strategies how to promote Route 66 attractions, including museums, historic buildings and other community attractions to enhance economic tourism development opportunities. (This is where you let them know that Rockhounding is a Recreational Activity and supports the local economy) (BLM Press Release)
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