Tell Lawmakers: Alaska Long Trail Impacts You

Tell Lawmakers: Alaska Long Trail Impacts You

This form generates a personalized letter that will be sent to members of Congress and included as public comment to the BLM regarding the Alaska Long Trail and proposed National Scenic Trail designation. If you would like to learn more, please visit: www.OtherSideALT.com
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
What region of Alaska do you live in or recreate in?*

AnchorageMat-Su Borough (Palmer, Wasilla, Trapper Creek, Eureka, etc.)Kenai Peninsula (Soldotna, Kenai, Homer, Seward, Cooper Landing)Fairbanks North Star Borough (Fairbanks, North Pole)Denali BoroughCopper River Census Area (Glenallen, Chitina, McCarthy)Prince William Sound (Cordova, Valdez, Whittier)Other
Are there any specific areas or trails you're concerned about losing access to if the Alaska Long Trail is designated as a National Scenic Trail?*

Hatcher PassPetersvilleTrapper Creek AreaTalkeetnaWillowCurry Ridge / Kesugi RidgeBroad PassJohnson PassGrandviewResurrection Pass TrailJohnson Pass TrailTurnagain PassEureka / Lake LouiseNelchina BasinDenali Highway CorridorWhite Mountains National Recreation AreaKnik River Public Use Area / Jim CreekSummit Lake (Paxson)CantwellArctic Valley / South Fork Eagle RiverNorthern Iditarod National Historic TrailSouthern Iditarod Trail (federal land segments)Alaska RangeTalkeetna MountainsKenai Peninsula public landsDenali State ParkChena River State Recreation AreaChugach National ForestTanana Valley trailsOther
Do you use motorized vehicles (e.g., snowmachines, ATVs, UTVs)? If so, what do you use them for?*

for receationfor utilitarian and/or subsistence (e.g., hunting, fishing, trapping)for both - recreational use and utilitarian and/or subsistence (e.g., hunting, fishing, trapping, logging, accessing my land)
What concerns do you have about the Alaska Long Trail and/or the NST designation?*

loss of access for snowmachiners, UTVs, and ATVsincreased federal control over public landspoor public outreach / lack of awarenessoverlap with hunting and trapping areasconflict between user groups (motorized vs. non-motorized)lack of emergency access / SAR (Search and Rescue) risksimpact on traditional subsistence practicesburdensome permit requirements for individuals, clubs, and businessesdesignation will favor non-motorized use and exclude motorized usersno clear or public management plan before Congressional approvaltoo much of the trail runs through already high-use areasenvironmental impacts from increased trail developmentfear that this will set a precedent for closing more areasconcern about private land crossings or lack of consent from landownersfunding sources for trail development and rescue operationsincompatiblity with Alaska’s outdoor traditions and land use culture
Please list any other concerns below or expand on any of the above concerns. (Please use complete sentences as this will populate in to the letter exactly as typed.)
Were you contacted or invited to provide input on the Alaska Long Trail during its planning process?*

I was not contactedI only heard about it recentlyI received a postcard/emailI attended a meetingOther
What would you like your legislator to do about the Alaska Long Trail proposal and potential NST designation?*

oppose the designation of the Alaska Long Trail as a National Scenic Trail (NST)require a detailed management plan before supporting any federal designationensure existing motorized access and traditional uses are protectedsupport an alternative route in a less populated area AND on existing federal land (e.g., Cordova to Chitina)investigate how federal trail designations have impacted motorized access in other states
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