Access Issues
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Summer, 2010
Seasonal raptor nesting Closures
Please be aware that seasonal closures are still in effect at some of our local climbing areas. Please check the Cleveland National Forest website for updated information on closures before you head out to the crags.
The picture to the right is a peregrine falcon chick at Corte Madera, photographed by Jeff Wells of the Forest Service during a recent monitoring visit. Three chicks were ob-served in the nest.
Thank you for respecting the closures and helping to protect these amazing birds that we share the cliffs with!
Seasonal raptor nesting Closures
El Cajon Mtn Fundraising Campaign
When:Donate by January 30, 2010
Information:
When:Donate by January 30, 2010
Information:
Help ACSD to secure land surrounding one of San Diego's most popular climbing destinations! The San Diego River Park Foundation is in the process of purchasing some of the private land holdings near the summit of El Cajon Mountain and south of El Capitan Reservoir. These areas will be designated as Open Space, and conserved for public use. We need your help to reach $1,000 or more to help play a part in this great opportunity, and permanently set aside almost 200 acres of land. This Fundraising Campaign will help raise the required matching funds to activate a $1.1 million dollar grant for land acquisitions.
Although the face of El Cajon Mtn (where we climb) lies on National Forest land, it is critical that ACSD joins forces with other organizations and user groups to protect the surrounding areas, which consist of numerous multi-use trails, and environmental resources. When ACSD reaches the $1,000 goal, we will be recognized on a plaque, which will be located on the property we helped conserve for future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. And most importantly, we will help make a difference by acquiring more public land in this beautiful area of San Diego. This is an incredible opportunity. Any contribution will help us in reaching this goal. If you've ever climbed at El Cajon Mountain, then this is your chance to help give back. Thanks!
Donate on Pay Pal (include reason for donation) or send a check to Allied
Climbers of San Diego by January 30, 2010.
For more information about the San Diego River Park Foundation go to: http://www.sandiegoriver.org/
Action Alert: Help reopen Williamson Rock!
When:No later than October 26, 2009
Information:
Williamson Rock has been under a special
Forest Service Closure Order to protect the
endangered mountain yellow-legged frog.
The Forest Service is now moving forward
with an EA to study the re-opening of this
area to rock climbing and hiking activities
while protecting the habitat for the frog.
When:No later than October 26, 2009
Information:
Please take the time to write a letter in support of the Forest Service doing an EA to evaluate a project proposal to re-open Williamson Rock to climbing.
See the October 2009 Newsletter for more information, including how to take action!
To take action NOW click on:
Access Fund Action Center
November 17th , 2008
Re: Help Re-Open Williamson Rock
Thank you to everyone who sent off letters during this last Action Alert.
ACSD is now working more closely with Friends of Williamson Rock (FoWR)
and the Access Fund to help move this issue forward to a conclusion –
three years of Forest Service in-action is unacceptable! We will
continue to provide updates and request action from our members as
necessary – your involvement will help make the difference – Stay tuned . . .
Re: Help Re-Open Williamson Rock
October 7th , 2008
Action Alert: Help Re-Open Williamson Rock
The Angeles National Forest continues to enforce a "temporary" climbing
closure at Williamson Rock near Los Angeles three years after the ban
was first implemented. The climbing ban was intended to protect
critical habitat of the mountain yellow-legged frog (MYLF) while the
Forest Service studied options for an alternate access trail.
Unfortunately, while climbers have complied with the access
prohibition, the USFS has failed to even obtain funding to pay for an
environmental analysis.
Action Alert: Help Re-Open Williamson Rock
Your letters to Congress are needed (Deadline: November 15, 2008) to increase pressure on the Angeles National Forest to fund an environmental analysis that may open up climbing access at Williamson Rock while also protecting the MYLF. Click "More Info" below to find out more and see a sample letter.
<More Info>
September 18, 2008
Access Update: Climbing within Mission Trails Regional Park
ACSD attended the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Task Force
meeting on September 17, 2008 to voice our concerns over recent changes
to the Mission Trails Regional Park Master Development Plan. Click on
the "More Info" link below to find out what happened at the meeting!
<More Info>
Access Update: Climbing within Mission Trails Regional Park
September 1 , 2008
Action Alert: Save Recreational Access to Mission Trails Regional Park
Send a clear message to the Citizens Advisory Commitee by printing your
name & city of residence and signing this
petition
telling them you oppose closures and limits affecting your ability to recreate in Mission Trails Regional Park UNLESS
a documented and verifiable science-based reason is openly presented to
the public illustrating a clear need to restrict responsible recreation
activities—tell them that you feel objectivity and science should be
the foundation of all management decisions affecting YOUR COMMUNITY PARK. Thank you! Action Alert: Save Recreational Access to Mission Trails Regional Park
<Download Petition PDF>
Please Mail Petitions to:
ACSD-MTRP Committee
4878 Monroe Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
July 17, 2008
Access Update: Climbing Restricted within Mission Trails Regional Park
The Mission Trails Regional Park Task Force met recently to vote on
updates to the MTRP Master Plan. The current updates would limit
rock climbing to only the main cliff throughout the entire park.
Access Update: Climbing Restricted within Mission Trails Regional Park
ACSD opposes the restriction and gathered at the Task Force Meeting to express our concern. Thanks to all those who attended! Click the "More Info" link below for a summary of the Task Force meeting.
<More Info>
July 07, 2008
Action Alert: Help The Future of Climbing in Mission Trails Regional Park
The Mission Trails Regional Park Task Force is meeting to vote on
recent updates to the MTRP Master Plan. The current updates would
limit rock climbing to only the main cliff throughout the entire
park. ACSD opposes the restriction and will be gathering at the
Task Force Meeting to express our concern. Help us by showing
your support. Please join us at the City Administration Building (12th Floor) on Wednesday July 16th at 12:15 pm.
Action Alert: Help The Future of Climbing in Mission Trails Regional Park
<More Info>
March 31, 2008
Action Alert: Protect Climbing Around Idaho's Highest Peaks
Idaho’s highest peak, Mount Borah (Borah Peak) crowns the rugged and
isolated Lost River Range. This massive limestone mountain sports
folded limestone cliffs, dramatic spires, and grand views, all of which
contribute to a legendary backcountry-climbing destination that is
among the most popular summit climbs in Idaho. Aside from a destination
for climbers, the area is also home to antelope and elk, bighorn sheep,
and cougar. To find out how you can help this area, click on the more
info below.
Action Alert: Protect Climbing Around Idaho's Highest Peaks
<More Info>
March 28, 2008
Access Update: The Cleveland National Forest Re-Opens!
Wild flowers are blooming on the Cleveland National Forest and the
forest is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Witch, Poomacha and
Harris Fire areas following their closures in response to October's
wildfires.
Access Update: The Cleveland National Forest Re-Opens!
<More Info>
Feb 20, 2008
Access Update: Climbing Restricted within Mission Trails Regional Park
The Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is
in the process of updating the Mission Trails Regional Park Master
Development Plan. Proposed updates to the Master Plan include
language that would restrict rock climbing to the one main climbing
area within the park (Main Mission Gorge Area off the climbers loop
trail).
Access Update: Climbing Restricted within Mission Trails Regional Park
<More Info>
Jan 30, 2008
Access Update: Cleveland National Forest Designated Motorized Vehicle Routes
The CNF is in the process of analyzing the National Forest Road and
Trail System through the National Forest Off-Highway Vehicle Route
Designation Plan. They are moving forward with an Environmental
Assessment (EA) to look into impacts associated with the route
designation process. Some of the actions to be reviewed include
recreational restrictions on un designated NFS roads, designation of
miles of existing unauthorized roads, and the addition of a new OHV
area. The primary purpose of the route designation process is to
provide for resource protection by ensuring that vehicles are operated
only on designated routes.
Access Update: Cleveland National Forest Designated Motorized Vehicle Routes
<More Info>
Dec 20, 2007
San Diego County Fire Update
Since the massive fires ravaged the county, many areas of the CNF have been
closed. These areas include several popular climbing crags. To find out
what's closed and what's not, check out our "San Diego County Fire
Updates" page.
GREAT NEWS! The CNF has announced that it has opened areas south of Interstate 8. San Diego County Fire Update
> CNF News Release
> Click Here For More Details
Aug 1, 2007
Cleveland National Forest Raptor Nesting Closure
Cleveland National Forest Raptor Nesting Closure
The ACSD continues to stand firmly with the Access
Fund in their statement
regarding the proposed CNF Raptor Nesting Closures (PDF). What's next, you're probably
wondering? Study up about these proposed closures and read about
the next phase of the process here.
<More Info>
<More Info>
June 6, 2007
"Feast of Friends" at Williamson
Williamson Rock Access Trail Scoping Comment Period Ends
Great News! The Angeles National Forest has drafted
a plan to construct a trail that will reopen access to Williamson
Rock while preventing damage to the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog
habitat in the stream bed. Thanks to all of you who wrote letters
to the Forest Service during the public comment period. The Forest
Service reportedly received a HUGE response from climbers. The next
stage will involve either an Environmental Assessment or Environmental
Impact Review of the proposed project. For more information, please
go to the Friends
of Williamson Rock website. We'll also update you here
as things develop.
"Feast of Friends" at Williamson
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