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An important update from the Vice President of our Board of Directors
Shannon Welch after spending some time on the ground recently in Glamis:
For decades, Glamis has been more than just sand dunes to many—it’s a rite of passage, a tradition. Families, friends, and off-road enthusiasts come back every season to celebrate our freedoms on quads, sand rails, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides, exploring the ever-changing landscape of the dunes. But now, Glamis is under serious threat from a new wave of potential land restrictions.
The Kw’tsán National Monument, proposed right up against Glamis, is just the beginning. Even if Glamis itself isn’t part of this designation yet, these monuments have a history of expanding and bringing restrictions that can spread. Once they get a foothold, access can gradually be shut down.
Why We Need to Act NOW:
Lame-Duck Danger: Joe Biden is now a lame-duck president, and he has already declared 5 new national monuments with little notice. We are at serious risk of him pushing through monument designations like Kw’tsán with less than 24 hours’ notice! Every president in recent history has used their final days in office to lock in lasting decisions, and Biden could do the same without warning.
California’s Push for Monument Designations: Governor Gavin Newsom has actively supported the designation of the Kw’tsán National Monument through Senate Joint Resolutions 16 and 17, formally requesting Biden to declare this area a monument. This state-level backing makes it even more likely that areas around Glamis could face increased restrictions, with California prioritizing 30x30 land closures over OHV access.
Permanent Restrictions: National monuments are incredibly difficult to reverse. Once this designation goes through, we could be looking at a future where Glamis and surrounding areas are permanently restricted, and our riding freedom is lost.
Government Overreach: This isn’t just about one monument. It’s part of a pattern where decision-makers in Washington make sweeping land grabs, often without local input. We need documented opposition now to have any chance of reversing these moves in the future.
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What You Can Do to Protect Glamis:
1. Raise Your Voice: Sign the petition to oppose the Kw’tsán and Chuckwalla National Monuments.
https://mstr.app/ba054af5-b5fd-496b-b935-f3a264a1e950
2. Stay Connected: Join the BlueRibbon Coalition for updates and action alerts. BRC is leading the fight in court and challenging the overreach of the Antiquities Act, which allows these land grabs without public input. We need everyone informed and ready.
3. Spread the Word: Share this post. Bring it up with your riding buddies, your family, everyone who calls Glamis home each season. The more people who know, the stronger we are.
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Protect Glamis—Defend Our Right to Ride!
Glamis isn’t just sand—it’s freedom, it’s tradition, it’s a way of life. Let’s stand together to protect what’s ours. If we don’t act now, Glamis could become just another closed chapter in OHV history.
Sign the Petition Now
#ProtectGlamis #NoLameDuckLandGrabs
#DefendOurGround
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