BLM “News Release”Fraud?

Straight from the Horse's Heart

Story by Debbie Coffey (copyright 2011) from the PPJ Gazette
“Why shouldn’t we write or call our Congressmen and BLM management officials?   American soldiers fought and died so that you would be free to do this.  BLM POLICIES are set at THE TOP by Congress, and by Secretary Ken Salazar of the Department of the Interior, and by Bob Abbey, Director of the Bureau of Land Management.  Call and write to them. ”
AUTHORS NOTE:  ALL DOCUMENTS MENTIONED BELOW ARE AVAILABLE IN THE READING ROOM AT http://wildhorseeducation.org/

Photo by Laura Leigh

A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) News Release (the BLM seems to be using the word “news” loosely here) dated 5/28/10 with Lisa Reid and Dean Bolstad listed as contacts, was a BLM announcement of the final public tours at Indian Lakes Wild Horse Facility.
This BLM release states: “Indian Lakes is a privately-owned and operated  facility, was never intended as a public facility and isn’t staffed to serve the public.  As a result, staff from other offices have been taken away from priority work and unplanned costs have been incurred.”
The most important question is “WHY would a government agency use OUR money to put something publicly owned (OUR wild horses) on PRIVATE PROPERTY, where we can NEVER HAVE ACCESS to them again?” Isn’t this like stealing?
I filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and asked for a list of staff taken from other offices, for a list of the priority work they were taken away from and for a list of and the amount of money spent on the “unplanned costs.”  I received a letter from Paulette L. Sanford of the Department of the Interior dated 10/6/2010, and was told “There is no itemized list or record of the amount of money spent on the unplanned cost” and “there is no list or record of staff who were detailed to work at the Indian Lakes Facility away from their priority work.”  
I also asked for any prior meeting notes and telephone conversation notes regarding the statement that Indian Lakes Road was “never intended as a public facility.”
I received a contract modification for the Indian Lakes Road facility (AKA Broken Arrow USA) dated 3/22/2010 and signed by Troy Adams, for two hour public tours to be held once a week for the period of 1/01/2010 – 12/31/2015!  So apparently, 5 days before the “news release,” and only 3 days before the e-mail below, a contract was signed for future public tours of the Indian Lakes Road facility for the next 5 years.  Why would the BLM prepare and have a contract signed for something that they never intended to happen?
I also received a copy of an e-mail dated 5/25/2010, from Dean Bolstad, Deputy Division Chief of the Wild Horse and Burro Program, to (other BLM personnel) Edwin Roberson, Bud Cribley and Don Glenn, with a copy to John Neill, Lili Thomas, Lisa Reid, Doran Sanchez, Ron Wenker and Amy Leuders.
In this, Bolstad states:
“We now have a favorable Calico Court decision and we need to seriously consider the toll that these tours are taking on our employees, our resources and the damage that is being done to BLM’s image as a result of the tours.”
“John Neill’s and our veterinarian’s reputability is seriously being compromised by the fall out from the Indian Lakes tours.”
“The impact of stopping the tours pales in comparison to the impact to our employees and BLM’s image.”
“…the Churchill County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation following a complaint of alleged inhumane treatment of an animal at Indian Lakes.”
So, what prompted this investigation?

Photo by Laura Leigh

The public had many concerns, over a long period of time and it was not just about a few horses.
In the e-mail, Bolstad also stated:
“I am concerned about potential actions from the irrational and emotional publics that read Elyse Gardner’s blogs.  There have been no direct threats that we can take action against, but I’ve had calls from individuals who are clearly mentally unstable and others that express their outrage.”
Note that Bolstad stated “There have been NO DIRECT threats.”  BLM employees are Federal employees, and if they were threatened, the FBI would be called to investigate.  The FBI can track threatening phone calls that are made or e-mails that are sent to a government office or to a government employee.
I’ve read Elyse Gardner’s blog  (http://humaneobserver.blogspot.com/) and I don’t consider myself to be irrational and emotional.  You might have read her blog.  Do you consider yourself to be irrational and emotional?  Is Bolstad’s interpretation of “express outrage” a personal reaction to justified criticism of BLM policies and procedures?
I also received a copy of an Internal Working Document (ASLM Information Memorandum) dated 5/25/2010 from Dean Bolstad and John Neill which states:
“widely publicized extreme negative criticisms continue to erode BLM’s image.”
“The general public has had ample opportunities to view the Calico Complex wild horses, the Indian Lakes facility, and BLM’s operations.”
Usually, only about 10 members of the public were ALLOWED on the tour one day a week for a few hours, with one BLM employee leading the tour.  People had to call to make a reservation and give their name, phone number and city where they live.  If we’ve had “ample” opportunities to have access to our wild horses and the Indian Lakes facility, can we now remove our “ample” tax dollars that are paying for it?
“Due to outrage expressed by individuals that are often irrational and emotional, employees are becoming concerned for their personal safety, are experiencing high levels of stress and concerned that this negative publicity will motivate terrorism against our facilities similar to the Earth Liberation Front and Animal Liberation Front arson fires that occurred in the late 1990’s.”
This is like suggesting that the entire population of the U.S. be put into prison since there’s crime.  Many BLM facilities have many surveillance cameras and monitors in the office.  (Instead of pointing cameras on the horses, that need to be observed, the cameras are on you, THE PUBLIC.)
“Nevada BLM supports terminating the tours given Headquarters approval.  Extreme objection from Elyse Gardner and the Cloud Foundation will occur and they will organize a wave of emails and phone calls to BLM management officials and Congressmen.”
Why shouldn’t we write or call our Congressmen and BLM management officials?   American soldiers fought and died so that you would be free to do this.  BLM POLICIES are set at THE TOP by Congress, and by Secretary Ken Salazar of the Department of the Interior, and by Bob Abbey, Director of the Bureau of Land Management.  Call and write to them.
Issues regarding the Indian Lakes holding facility and documents available at the time are included in the First Amendment Rights lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management filed by Laura Leigh in LEIGH v. SALAZAR.  To find out more about this lawsuit, go to http://wildhorseeducation.org/
All documents mentioned in this article are available for viewing in the “Reading Room” at http://wildhorseeducation.org/
To learn more about our wild horses and issues regarding the BLM:
http://wildhorseeducation.org/
http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/ ,
http://www.thecloudfoundation.org/
http://humaneobserver.blogspot.com/
http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/
SOURCES:
BLM News Release, National Program Office, 5/28/2010
e-mail from FOIA request:  Dean Bolstad to Edwin Roberson, Bud Cribley, Don Glenn dated 5/25/2010
ASLM Information Memorandum, Internal Working Document, 5/25/2010, from Dean Bolstad and John Neill
Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (Modification No. 0002), Broken Arrow USA, dated 3/22/2010
Letter from Patricia L. Sanford, Chief, Division of IRM Governance, Department of the Interior, dated 10/6/2010

Wayne Pacelle HSUS

April 13, 2011

Join Me at My Book Signing Event

Dear Friend,

Please join me for what I believe will be the dawn of a new era in our movement to protect animals. I’ve put my 25 years of work, experience and hopes into a book -- and I will be giving a public reading and signing April 25 at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing you at this event for "The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them."

In the meantime, you can watch this latest video from the book tour and check out the early feedback.

I do hope you will join me on April 25 -- please RSVP on Facebook and help spread the word.

Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO

P.S. Can't make it? Order the "The Bond" online from Changing Hands and I will personalize a copy just for you. Learn more»

P.P.S. Get the latest on "The Bond" tour on Twitter. Look for #TheBondBook, and use this hashtag to tweet from an event, or post updates and photos.

Breaking Budget News, Horrible Conditions @ BLM Holding Facility & More

American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign

Hello Supporter,                April 13, 2011

View this email online here.

New Report Exposes Deplorable Conditions at BLM Holding Facility

Captured Mustangs in Utah Forced to Live Knee-Deep in Mud, Feces, and Urine

AWHPC coalition partner The Cloud Foundation has released a shocking report and video exposing horrendous conditions at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Butterfield Short Term Wild Horse and Burro Holding Facility outside Salt Lake City, Utah.
The report was written by wild horse adopter and long-time horsewoman Lisa Friday, after she toured the holding pens last month. Friday observed mustangs standing knee deep in mud, feces and urine, barely able to move. She saw about 30 horses lying in the mud and muck for the entire three hours that she was present and noted a suspicious absence of foals despite the fact that this is foaling season.
Click here for video and to take easy action to urge Congress to hold BLM accountable for this recent and well-documented case of mismanagement and mistreatment of wild horses. 

BLM Releases Mustangs at Twin Peaks

Four stallions, four mares, 11 mules and one burro sent back to the range after months in captivity

Eight months after being captured in the largest wild horse roundup in California history, 11 mules, one burro and ten wild horses -- including the two pregnant mares above -- were released by the BLM on April 6, 2011 back to the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area (HMA), northeast of Susanville.

AWHPC was on site to document this release, which raises many questions about BLM's intentions. Among them: why is the agency releasing mustangs, including pregnant mares and mares with young foals, into an HMA that the agency claims is already over "Appropriate" Management Level?  Also questionable are the ethics of releasing heavily pregnant mares and mares with very young foals to the range where they must  fend for themselves without the safety of their family bands, which were destroyed in the roundup.

See video of release and support AWHPC's field work here.

Also of Note...

Breaking (Bad) News on the Federal Budget: 2011 Spending Bill Will Allow BLM to Resume Roundups

2012 Appropriations Underway

Last week, an eleventh-hour agreement between Congress and the Administration averted a government shutdown. A six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) authorizing spending for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 is expected to be approved and signed into law this week. The bill includes $1.1 billion for the BLM, a 1.5 % decrease from FY 2010. However, the Senate Appropriations Committee specifically highlighted in its press release on the CR that, "the amount of funding provided will allow the Bureau to fully meet its funding needs for the Wild Horse and Burro program."  As result, we are bracing for the roundups to resume in July. Additional details to follow soon.

While this is extremely disheartening news, we have another chance to impact BLM wild horse and burro management policy during the  FY 2012 budget appropriations process, which is currently underway.  Tomorrow, April 14, 2011, at 9:30 A.M., philanthropist and wild horse advocate Madeleine Pickens and U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) will testify on behalf of wild horses and burros before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. The hearing will not be webcast, but check Saving America's Mustangs for updates.

Six Wild Horses Shot to Death in Oregon

The Crooks County, Oregon Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting deaths of six mustangs living in the Ochoco National Forest. The first three bodies were discovered in March by a deputy sheriff on routine patrol. The victims included two stallions and the pregnant mare pictured above being nuzzled by her orphaned yearling, who survived the shooting. Last week, the Sheriff's Department announced that it had discovered three more bodies. The Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition and the Humane Society of the United States are offering a reward for information leading to the conviction of the killers. Shooting a wild horse is a federal offense. 

Introducing a New Link for Wild Horses

Here is a new useful link for wild horse advocates. It is from a friend in Canada. PLEASE check it out, and add it to your frequently visited sites. You can find it in our links here under "Wild Horses" links in the left column.

New Link: The Last Wild Horses

by Will Travis Slim Davis 1908-2002:"They got a right to live."
Exciting discovery - bred-in-the-wild Spanish mustang. See Shandi, click below
Shandi    RIP Shandi  1977-2004
Key new research paper concludes "Horses are indisputably native fauna." Click here
 Contact numbers belowToLinksWarning:Gruesome photos  HORSE SLAUGHTER STATISTICSBackground & Endangerment of Mustangs in CanadaThe Slim Davis StoryMustang Reading List

Wyoming slaughter plant may not be constructed

EWA President John Holland speaking at

DC March for Mustangs demonstration 3/2010 ~ photo by Terry Fitch

The Prairie Star (Wyoming) 
By TERRI ADAMS The Prairie Star The Prairie Star | 0 comments
With all the on-going talk about building a horse slaughter facility in Wyoming, John Holland is concerned that people understand the legal concerns of such a venture. Holland is president and CEO of Equine Welfare Alliance.
“We’ve been following slaughter plants here in the U.S. and Canada for years,” he said.
He and his volunteer team of lawyers, accountants, doctors and other professionals are up-to-date on legal issues surrounding horse slaughter plants.  Read MORE...

Sugarcreek Update

From Equine Welfare Alliance via Animals' Angels

This is the update from Animals' Angels after the meeting with Baker.

AA Meeting with Sugarcreek Auction Owner and Community Officials successful

In a meeting Monday April 4th, Sugarcreek auction owner Leroy Baker agreed to make several major changes in his handling that will drastically improve the humane treatment for animals. Local law enforcement has agreed to fully uphold enforcement of humane regulations.

Animals' Angels met with Baker and several local authorities at the Surgarcreek Police Station. The almost three-hour meeting was a direct result of public pressure from the thousands of people who flooded area agencies and businesses with calls, faxes and emails, after 4 years of investigations by Animals' Angels' revealed no improvements at the auction. Promising to shun contact and commercial interaction with the area, callers insisted that Sugarcreek auction's cruelty stop. The meeting marks the first time Baker has sat down with any humane organization or agreed to do anything.

In an atmosphere that remained hostile throughout, the meeting was organized to address Animals' Angels investigations and complaints regarding the handling of horses at the auction, overcrowded pens and the lack of veterinary care. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jeremiah Johnson, City attorney and member of the Economic Development Council Doug Frautschy, Chief of Police Kevin Kaser, Assistant Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Amanda Miller, T.C. Humane Society President Wallick and Humane Officer Steve Busch, Ohio Highway Patrol DOT Specialist SGT Wolfe, Auction Veterinarian Rick Daugherty, Auction Owner Leroy Baker, and Animals Angels Executive Director Sonja Meadows and AA Head of Operations.

In the meeting it was agreed that:

    * Baker will have employees stop hitting horses in the face and poking them in the eyes
    * Baker will replace a specific employee who works directly behind the auction ring
    * Baker will have employees immediately segregate aggressive horses
    * Baker will quit having horses moved en masse to the sale ring, limiting the number of horses moved at once to 4
    * County Humane Officer Busch will attend the auction on a regular basis to ensure compliance with animal protection laws and have the full support and cooperation of the Sugarcreek police
    * Sugarcreek police and Officer Busch  will respond immediately to cruelty complaints

Mr. Baker complained angrily several times during the meeting, claiming that animal welfare organizations had "almost bankrupted" him. Attempting to justify the way horses are handled at his auction and during transport, he claimed that it was terribly wrong that the transport of blind horses was outlawed since some blind horses would "travel better than horses that are able to see", and that horses only got trampled because they were sick and weak to begin with, not because of the handling.

Baker admitted that he stopped shipping to Morton, TX for export to Mexico two years ago "after all the trouble" he had. Animals' Angels investigations regarding transportation issues and Coggins documents resulted in a USDA investigation, the case is still ongoing. Shipping to Canada shortens the transport time for Sugarcreek horses from over 60 hours in transit to approx.14 hours. Information obtained from a recent FOIA request confirms Baker's statement, as well as recent investigations by Animals' Angels.

While the response of those at the meeting was helpful overall, Mayor Johnson seemed to find the topic of discussion and Baker's outbreaks amusing and was observed several times giggling with the auction veterinarian. Apparently either misinformed or lacking information borne out by years of documentation, he stated in the local paper that "most of the horses [at Sugarcreek auction] are either wild or old." His only concern appeared to be that people called a phone number that is "only for his constituents" and had asked him to make Baker pay the $172,000.00 fine he still owes the federal government.

If you would like to contact Mayor Johnson about something other than the fine, please send an email to MayorJohnson@villageofsugarcreek.com or call him at 330-852-4112. Please refrain from calling 330-852-2271.

Alternatively, Humane Officer Busch's contributions made the meeting more productive and enhanced the potential for positive outcomes. Though he works full-time and is paid only $500 per month as the county humane officer, he offered to take time off of his regular job every Friday in order to attend the auction, to check for compliance with animal cruelty laws and to check for Baker's adherence to promised changes.

Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper/Commercial Vehicle Division SGT Wolfe was very interested in several issues AA investigators had observed weekly at the auction, including the large number of out-of state pick up trucks delivering horses to the auction without valid DOT numbers. Despite Baker's explosive complaints, he agreed to increase inspections on Fridays in Sugarcreek based on our complaints.

According to Animals' Angels Director and attorney Sonja Meadows, "If the agreed upon changes are implemented, the major problems at Sugarcreek auction will be resolved. That is a huge benefit for the animals."

Investigators will be present at upcoming auctions to monitor for promised changes. If the agreed upon changes are not implemented, additional measures and a major campaign to elicit the cooperation of Baker and local officials is planned. "This is a very good start but promises must become actions. They are by no means 'off the hook'," said Meadows.
Additional Info:

The local newspaper account is a bit confusing , but it did herald that changes are due at Sugarcreek auction. The article may be viewed at

http://www.timesreporter.com/communities/x816846550/Changes-to-be-made-in-horse-auctions

Wild Horse Education: “Roundup Reality”

Straight from the Horse's Heart

New  Chapter Available

Helicopter harassing one horse ~ photo by Terry Fitch

Wild Horse Education has uploaded the next section in the free book “Wild Horse Education,” to the website.
The section titled “Roundup Reality” addresses some of the contradictions between the theory of roundups and what is witnessed by public observers.
“There are no consistent government standards for the way roundups are conducted,” said author Laura Leigh “no rules for pilot conduct, no rules for time animals spend without water. The only rules that seem to exist, even inconsistently, are those limiting public access.”
The section centers on discussion of the protocol surrounding helicopter roundups. Some of the assertions on the Bureau of Land management website are addressed. Among the challenges made in this section are: the statistic used representing mortality rate, the minimization of the stress induced by the helicopter chase and the published “foaling season.”
The next section is titled “What FOIA?” This section explains what the FOIA request is, where it is useful and how to make one. This section will be uploaded soon so check back!
WHE would like to remind all of you that it is not too late to express to your Legislators how you feel about Appropriations.
Find Your Representatives http://www.congress.org/congressorg/officials/congress/?lvl=C&azip=Your%20ZIP%20code%20here
Website: http://WildHorseEducation.org
Free Book: http://wildhorseeducation101.wordpress.com/work-in-progress/
scroll to bottom of post for downloadable sections.

Action Alert: Wild Horse Abuse in Holding Facility

The Cloud Foundation

A Note from Ginger

By thecloudfoundation

In response to short-term holding report & tips on visiting holding facilities and going out to the wild:

In response to Lisa Friday’s report, I imagine that the Utah BLM will say that what Lisa witnessed was just a temporary incident based on the time of the year and lots of moisture. And I imagine they got out there already to start the clean up, so there is precious little evidence remaining. Here are the arguments I would use to challenge what I anticipate will be coming from BLM (you know–the “everything is just fine” argument): Lisa points out that the build up of urine soaked manure was an issue–not just mud. Maybe they should use the Bobcat to clean up the mess, rather than to harass the horses! I have visited our Canon City Short (and now Long-Term Holding facility) here in Colorado at all seasons of the year, including awful weather with rain and snow, and have never seen what Lisa filmed and witnessed. The facility, which is a Colorado Correctional Facility in Canon City, is on level ground and can become muddy, but dries out because of proper drainage and has people cleaning up all the time. The emaciated mare is unexplainable and troubling as are the injuries and general malaise. Really inexcusable.
I encourage you to visit a facility in your area if the public is allowed, and do try to get out in the wild to document what is going on. Most herds are in remote places, so make sure you have plenty of food and water, a shovel, rain gear, warm clothes, etc. Make sure your camera has extra batteries and take lots of pictures. If you are shooting live action with a long lens, put the camera on a tripod of anything solid so the image is stable. Never try to approach the horses if they are frightened or watchful. Wait and see if they will go back to ignoring you.   What is fun and interesting for me is watching them behaving naturally, not them watching me and then running away. That accomplishes very little if your goal is photography and gaining an understanding of natural behavior.
It is truly a privilege to be out there with them. It goes without saying–always show them the respect that BLM denies them at every step of the capture and incarceration process. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks!
Foundation YouTube on conditions at a BLM Short-term holding facility outside of Salt Lake City: http://bit.ly/hWO2fG
Corresponding Foundation press release: http://bit.ly/hNRY6r

Cloud on top in the Pryors

BLM Abuse Case Goes Viral on Mainstream Media

Straight from the Horse's Heart

A Call to Arms by R.T. Fitch ~ Author/Director of HfH Advisory Council
AP and Other Services Pick Up on BLM Cruelty

Finally, a story about the cruelty and abject inhumane behavior of the BLM has aroused the interest of America’s mainstream media machine.  We have been pounding the drum and blowing the trumpet for years and now that we have the press’ attention let’s not drop the ball.

Report Exposes Abusive Conditions At BLM Wild Horse Facility In US

New video: BLM facility accused of abusing wild horses

New video BLM facility accused of abusing wild horses KTNV ABC …

Government agency accused of abusing wild horses

BLM facility accused of abusing wild horses

Government agency accused of abusing wild horses

And the list goes on and on, the world is now looking at this abomonation and people are taking note so in short it’s time kick the BLM right where it counts while they are dazed and on their knees, we need to get the agency out of the Wild Horse Harvesting and Abuse business and we need to do it now.

You folks were responsible for helping to shut down the Antelope Complex roundup by picking up the phone, clogging the faxes and over flowing inboxes, now is the time to do it again and do it with gusto.

SFTHH reader and subscriber Christy Lee put together an informative comment to our post:

“This video made me sick. That downed horse near the trench of manure–the manure must be two feet deep, if not more. .And they saw 30 down… And the BLM is currently asking Congress for an additional $12 million for summer roundups! For what, to heap more of this cruelty on the horses and burros?
We all need to get these horses out of there. HAVE AT IT and don’t get discouraged!!!

Here is all contact info that I can find, if you would like to share out:

Write to Utah’s BLM Headman in SLC gus_warr@blm.gov ; Cedar City BLM – chad_hunter@blm.gov

Congressman for this area should be James Matheson, (Local Contact Informatiion)240 East Morris Avenue, #235, South Salt Lake, UT, 801-486-1236 or 801-486-1417, matheson.house.gov/district.shtml

FIND YOUR OWN CONGRESSIONAL REPS HERE
http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

Residents of Utah are represented in Congress by 2 Senators and 3 Representatives.

Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R- UT)
202-224-5251 202-224-6331
http://hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-orrin

Senator Mike Lee (R- UT)
202-224-5444 202-228-1168
http://lee.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm

Representative Rob Bishop (R – 01)
202-225-0453 202-225-5857
http://robbishop.house.gov/ZipAuth.aspx

Representative Jim Matheson (D – 02)
202-225-3011 202-225-5638
https://forms.house.gov/matheson/contact.shtml

Representative Jason Chaffetz (R – 03)
202-225-7751 202-225-5629
https://chaffetz.house.gov/contact/email-me.shtml

(from BLM website): The Salt Lake Wild Horse & Burro Center is located near Butterfield Canyon at 8605 W. 12600 South, Herriman, Utah. Horses and burros may be viewed during regular business hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Call 877-224-3956 or 801-561-4632 for adoption info and site visit appointments. Directions: the Salt Lake Wild Horse and Burro Center is located in Butterfield Canyon southwest of Salt Lake City (12600 South and 8605 West.)

Take I-15 South to exit 291 and head west for 11 miles. The center is at the base of the mountains, past the towns of both Riverton and Herriman. An alternate route is to take State Route 201 to 8400 West, heading south, through the town of Magna on SR-111 for approximately 17 miles.e center is closed on federal holidays. Adoption Details: Adoptions by appointment are encouraged, however walk-in adoptions can be accommodated at the office on a case by case basis with an approved application. Please call (877) 224-3956 or (801) 561-4632) for adoption information and site visit appointments.

Directions: The Salt Lake Wild Horse and Burro Center is located in Butterfield Canyon southwest of Salt Lake City (12600 South and 8605 West). Take I-15 South to exit 291 and head west for 11 miles. The center is at the base of the mountains, past the towns of both Riverton and Herriman. An alternate route is to take State Route 201 to 8400 West, heading south, through the town of Magna on SR-111 for approximately 17 miles.”

Also might I recommend going right to Washington D.C.:

Director: Bob Abbey
E-mail: Director@blm.gov
Deputy Director (Operations): Mike Pool
E-mail: Mike_Pool@blm.gov
Deputy Director (Programs and Policy): Marcilynn Burke
E-mail: Marcilynn_Burke@blm.gov
Chief of Staff: Janet Lin
E-mail: janet_lin@blm.gov

For all of the above, please use:

BLM Washington Office
1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665
Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202-208-3801
Fax: 202-208-5242

Don’t forget the national BLM PR man, Tom Gorey ~ 202-912-7420  Tom_Gorey@blm.gov

Everyone else pitch in additional contact information lets:
“Turn up the volume, clog their faxes, kick-um while they are down”
For the Horses