Thanks Deborah

On Sun, Mar 3, 2019, 6:35 PM Redmond, Jim <[log in to unmask] wrote:

> Glenn, what a shock this bill has been. Luckily there are people who will
> defend our side of issues.  See this exchange below:
> I worked with David Sieck for 5 years on the Missouri River Recovery
> effort.  David was obstinate and once the final report from Missouri River
> Recovery ImplementationCommittee he must have had extra time on his hands
> so tore into Iowa's business.  Jim
> The letter to papers will be very effective given the political climate.
> Thanks  I hope to see you this coming spring.  Our hosting of the
> University of Iowa students Spring term service  was one of the highlights
> of my teaching career.  Jim
> Thank you, Ms Steckman, for your encouraging support for Iowa’s natural
> treasures.  We live in the Loess Hills—a treasure that has been starved for
> funding and staffing over the past three decades.The National Park Service
> believes this unique ecosystem is worth sharing with Americans and Iowans.
> HF 542 would cripple the efforts to bring our citizens and children to a
> love of our land.
> Jim Redmond
>
> From: Steckman, Sharon [LEGIS] <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2019 5:45 PM
> To: Redmond, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: RE: HF542
>
> Dr. Redmond,
> Thank you for your heartfelt email.  HSB 542 was not on my radar until the
> emails started coming in last week.
> I am a member of the Natural Resources Committee and will be watching to
> see if this bill makes it out
> of subcommittee Monday at 10:30.  If it does make it to the full Committee
> I will be a definite NO.
>
> My goal for Iowa is to make it a welcoming place for all ages, with
> outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. This means taking care of our
> public lands and adding to them when we can. We are already ranked 47th  in
> public lands, this bill would only make that worse.
>
> I appreciate your input,
> Sharon Steckman
> .
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements <
> [log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Glenn Pollock
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Iowa's Wild Areas Under Attack by Ruinous Bill HF542 -
> contact your state representative
>
> I live in Nebraska so can not send a letter.  I would ask why is this bill
> necessary. What problem is it solving? What benefits to the citizens of
> Iowa does it provide non that I can see.  What motivated the FBF to sponsor
> this bill?
>
> Also can I suggest to write letters to major newspapers including Omaha
> World Herald they cover Iowa news.   [log in to unmask]
> Thank you, Ms Steckman, for your encouraging support for Iowa’s natural
> treasures.  We live in the Loess Hills—a treasure that has been starved for
> funding and staffing over the past three decades.The National Park Service
> believes this unique ecosystem is worth sharing with Americans and Iowans.
> HF 542 would cripple the efforts to bring our citizens and children to a
> love of our land.
> Jim Redmond
>
> From: Steckman, Sharon [LEGIS] <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2019 5:45 PM
> To: Redmond, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: RE: HF542
>
> Dr. Redmond,
> Thank you for your heartfelt email.  HSB 542 was not on my radar until the
> emails started coming in last week.
> I am a member of the Natural Resources Committee and will be watching to
> see if this bill makes it out
> of subcommittee Monday at 10:30.  If it does make it to the full Committee
> I will be a definite NO.
>
> My goal for Iowa is to make it a welcoming place for all ages, with
> outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. This means taking care of our
> public lands and adding to them when we can. We are already ranked 47th  in
> public lands, this bill would only make that worse.
>
> I appreciate your input,
> Sharon Steckman
>
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