PSI Comment Period Reflection

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A big THANK YOU to all our members, sponsors, partners and those who support us for submitting comments to the PSI Travel Management project. CORE has come a long way in three years. In 2016 we submitted a single comment during the scoping phase and there were no comments referencing CORE. During the DEIS comment period (ended yesterday), CORE submitted 45 unique and detailed comments and nearly 350 (over 10% of total comments received) mentioned or backed CORE's recommendations. Our comments included several route corrections as the FS maps are highly inaccurate. We were even excited to show up in the Lawsuit Plaintiffs' comments as an honorable mention (see photo). 

We had a lot of help and several CORE Members went above and beyond during this process. CORE would like to recognize members Patrick McKay, Ryan Boudreau, Luke Gilginas, Brian O'Connors, and Lisa Potter for all their work during open commenting. This is only one step in the long process to #keeptrailsopen, we have many battles in the future but if we all continue to work together, we can make a difference.

**Land Use Alert** Only a few more days to comment!

We have made it easy for you to help keep trails open! Watch the short video, put your specific info into the outline and submit a comment! Here is the outline:

Hello PSI Travel Management Team

 My name is [Name]

 I am writing concerning the DEIS and Preferred Alternative C. [Tell them about you]

 [Tell them why you like the trails in the Pike/San Isabel]

 [Tell them you are a CORE Member or a CORE Supporter and you would like to recommend Alternative C with modifications. Recommend they follow CORE’s suggestions and recommendations to continued motorized recreation opportunities in the Pike and San Isabel National Forest]

 Thank you for your consideration. 

PSI Travel Management Public Meetings

Public commenting is currently open for the Pike & San Isabel (PSI) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Those not familiar with the lawsuit and settlement agreement that set this process in motion, please take a minute and watch our video explaining how to comment and the history. You can watch here. 

You can find the maps and DEIS here. 

Additionally, public meetings are being held to take comments/feedback concerning this Travel Management Plan. The meeting schedule is from 6:00-7:30pm, dates and locations are as follows: 

Salida, Tuesday, October 8th, 2019, Salida Steam Plant.

Pueblo, Wednesday, October, 9th, 2019, Pueblo Community College.

Denver, Thursday, October 10th, 2019, MindSpark Learning Center.

Colorado Springs, Friday, October 11th, 2019, S4 Inc Center for Excellence. 

Comments can also be submitted here.

Please comment on this proposal and if possible, please make time to attend one of the public meetings to convey your feedback in person.

Several CORE members will be attending the October 8th meeting in Salida and we will be sending in comments to the above email address. 

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Land Use Update

The Pike San Isabel Travel Management Process is getting ready to release their Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on August 10th. This document will show the Forest Services' preferred option for what roads they intend to keep open and what roads are in danger of closure. Up to 20% of the current trails we love could be closed! 

What do we do? To start, we need to know how to comment on this plan when it is released and when public commenting opens. Your comments are extremely powerful and can help shape the final descision. Do you know how to comment or how they will use your comments? 

Watch the video to gain valuable insight into this process. Then continue to follow our feeds and when the DEIS is released we will let you know what trails are in danger and how you should comment. 

Don't assume someone else will do something, watch the video and be prepared to comment when the time comes. It is vital we all take this seriously and we MUST make our feelings known. Together we can keeptrailsopen!!! 

#closureisntmanagement #fightforyourrighttorecreate#keeptrailsopen #togetherwecandomore #wakethegiant



Coldwell Banker - Collegiate Peak Realty, our newest business sponsor!

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We are pleased to announce Bill and Beth Lockett, owners of Coldwell Banker - Collegiate Peaks Realty as one of our newest CORE Business Sponsors! 

Coldwell Banker Collegiate Peaks Realty has been serving the Chaffee County Colorado real estate market since 1994, specializing in Buena Vista, Nathrop, Salida and the surrounding areas with two offices located in Buena Vista and downtown Salida. With strong personal ties to this area, you will find our group of experienced Realtors the most knowledgeable about the real estate, geography, and history of this beautiful Arkansas River Valley. We invest our resources locally and are a contributing, integral part of this friendly mountain community. If you are looking to sell your property we offer the best Realtors, largest office and the most advanced marketing department and technology of any real estate firm to reach qualified buyers. If you hope to purchase your dream home, building site or investment property, we are enthusiastic about using our extensive resources and knowledge to help you make a wise, well-informed decision. We love real estate, working with our clients and this inspiring place we get to call home. We hope to see you soon! The Collegiate Peaks Realty Team.

More info here.