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Marin Equestrian Plan Environmental Assessment

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Scoping Preliminary Alternatives and Concepts for the Marin Equestrian Plan
This message is to inform you that the National Park Service (NPS) is seeking your input on preliminary alternatives and concepts for the Marin Equestrian Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). When completed, this plan will guide the future use of three Marin stables located on Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) land. The Plan will confirm stable sites, address necessary site and facility improvements, Best Management Practices, sustainability, and actions to protect and improve affected natural and cultural resources.

Public Comment (Comments due by March 5, 2010)
Issues and concerns from the public, government agencies, and organizations will assist the Park in preparation of an EA. Preliminary alternatives and concepts will be available for review on February 3, 2010 on the parks public website (http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga). Public comments will be accepted until March 5, 2010. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

* Online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga (click on the Marin Equestrian Plan project title, then Document List, then the title of the document, then on Comment on Document)

* In writing at the public meeting

* By e-mail to [email protected]

* Or by mail to:

Superintendent
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Fort Mason, Building 201
San Francisco, CA 94123-1307
Attn: Marin Equestrian Plan

Open House
The public is invited to attend an open house where the Park will present the preliminary alternatives and concepts. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions regarding the project.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm (presentation at 6 pm)
Location: Bay Model Visitor Center
2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

Sign language interpreters will be available at this meeting by request at least one week prior to the meeting. To make a request, please call our TDD phone number at (415) 556-2766.

Agendas in large print, Braille, or audio formats can be made available prior to or at these meetings. Request these formats and for more info on accessibility assistance, call (415) 561-4733 or the TDD phone number at (415) 556-2766.

The National Park Service appreciates your participation in planning the park's future. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to sign up for periodic email news at this link: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101462412435.

Thank you.
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I didn't see where to comment on the Marin Equestrian Plan issue specifically. I'm I missing something?

I would like to comment that horses going on a wet or soft trail can cause significant damage. I've noticed on some of my favorite trails that they have suffered sever erosion and have several pot holes after being ridden by very few horses. When several horses ride a wet or a soft trail can result in an ugly quagmire. Could protection of trails from horse erosion please be seriously considered in the planning process.
Comment Contact info.

Here's the email address for comment, just put "Comment on Marin Equestrian Plan" in the header.
[email protected]

javaforce said:
I didn't see where to comment on the Marin Equestrian Plan issue specifically. I'm I missing something?

I would like to comment that horses going on a wet or soft trail can cause significant damage. I've noticed on some of my favorite trails that they have suffered sever erosion and have several pot holes after being ridden by very few horses. When several horses ride a wet or a soft trail can result in an ugly quagmire. Could protection of trails from horse erosion please be seriously considered in the planning process.
Thanks. I sent them an email hopefully others will as well.

Is there a similar assessment being done for mountain bike access?
they are probably just saying 'no access' for bikes....but i sent in an email just in case.
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