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ACTION ALERT -- CONTACT YOUR SENATORS TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT (CARA), A LANDMARK PRO-MOUNTAIN BIKING BILLACTION ALERT - August 30, 2000The Conservation and Recreation Act (CARA) would earmark $2.8 billion from offshore drilling rights for conservation and recreation efforts, over $1 billion of which could potentially be used for mountain bike access and trails. Although the legislation was approved by a 13-7 vote of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 24 and the House of Representatives passed a similar bill this year, CARA still faces a major hurdle on the floor of the Senate. Several Senators are steadfastly opposed to the bill. Majority Whip Don Nickels, R-Oklahoma, has been quoted as saying The bill has a long way to go before it becomes law. There are a lot of ways of making sure that that doesnt happen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, said, We will use all tactics necessary to prevent it [CARA] from ever coming to the floor. WHAT YOU CAN DOCall 202-225-3121 and ask to speak to your Senators or go to http://www.congress.org for e-mail and address information and ask your Senators to support the Conservation and Recreation Act. Please send a copy of your correspondence to the League at 1612 K Street, NW, #401, Wash DC 20006 or e-mail at bikeleague@bikeleague.org. Thank you for working to bring about opportunities for biking! Paul Weiss The League of American Bicyclists was founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen. It promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a more bicycle-friendly America. Membership includes 35,000 individuals, 455 recreational clubs, and 50 state and local advocacy organizations.
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