Political Quotes

“there has been active public participation in installation and maintenance of wildlife watering devices in many of the Bureau of Land Management wilderness areas designated under this bill. In recognition of these activities, the desert bill includes language clarifying State jurisdiction over fish and wildlife and allowing management activities to maintain and support fish and wildlife populations and their habits. This language is identical to language in the recent enacted Arizona Desert Wilderness Act. It is my understanding that this language gives the Bureau of Land Management the discretion to allow the use of motorized vehicles in wilderness areas on a case by case basis to maintain these wildlife watering devices, commonly referred to as guzzlers. The vehicles are used to transport pipes and other necessary equipment. As the sponsor of S. 21, it is my intent that the Bureau of Land Management utilize the authority provided in this bill and continue to work with the public in the continued maintenance of these devices and use motorized vehicles when appropriate.”