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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS







1997 FWOC Resolution No. 10:

SUPPORT FOR FUNDING FOR RESTORATION OF LAKE TAHOE


On July 25th and 26th, 1997, President Clinton and Vice President Gore presided at a historic summit on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe.  The three major problems identified by panels of scientists, environmentalists and local residents were:
1.  Increasing degradation of Tahoe's outstanding clarity (the clearest in the world).
2.  Loss of forest surrounding the lake because of past logging practices, suppression of natural fire, and the effects of drought and beetle damage.

3.  Increased use of automobiles on the roads around the lake, resulting in air and water pollution, traffic jams, and parking problems.
The President and Vice President pledged $50 million for the next two years to help with these problems.  Governors Bob Miller of Nevada and Pete Wilson of California also pledged funds for this effort.  It is estimated that the solution of these problems may take almost one billion dollars over the next ten to fifteen years if the health of this priceless resource is to be saved.  So although this is a good start, continual funding at or above this level will be necessary to overcome these problems.

The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs strongly supports the financial commitment made by the President and Vice President and Governors Wilson and Miller and urge that this commitment be continued until Lake Tahoe is restored and protected.

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F.W.O.C. urges member clubs and members to send this resolution to President Clinton, Vice-President Gore, Governor Pete Wilson of California and Governor Bob Miller of Nevada.






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