Ocotillo Wells CLOSING!!?!

deserttoy84 · 04-24-2007, 04:55 PM

Dont know if this is the right section: heres the article

April 24th 2007
ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP 14,731 ACRES OF OFF-ROAD RIDING AREAS FOR GEOTHERMAL POWER DEVELOPMENT?

The San Diego Off-Road Coalition needs all off-roaders to act now. There is grave danger to one of our favorite riding areas.

The Federal Bureau of Land Management wants to lease 14,731 acres of prime off-road land to companies to build geothermal energy plants. Over 80% of the land is inside the Ocotillo Wells SVRA. The remaining acres are just east of Pole Line road and have traditionally been enjoyed for off-roading.

It is critical that off-road enthusiasts send their WRITTEN COMMENTS to the BLM to oppose this project.

If you value OCOTILLO WELLS you need to take the time to mail a comment and get all you friends to do the same.

Do it now- don't wait till the last minute! The San Diego Off-Road Magazine has excellent guidelines for action. Go to their Web site at for instructions. Written comments mailed have the most effect, so sit down, write and send your comments today. Written comments are being taken until April 30.

Bureau of Land Management
California Desert District Office
Attn: John Dalton
22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos
Moreno Valley, CA 92553

WRITE YOUR LETTER, AND HELP SAVE OUR DESERT!!!!!!!!!!! TAKE ACTION NOW!!

http://www.sandiegooffroad.com/news_5.htm

Pest · 04-24-2007, 05:06 PM

I've never been there, but that's alot of land to lose. I don't have any envelopes to send a letter. The weather here in Denver is super crappy right now, maybe I can send one tomorrow.

On the other hand, geothermal energy could be a nice alternative power source, depending on what they actually do with the area...

SC4Runner · 04-24-2007, 11:07 PM

I grew up going to Ocotillo, still go there quite often....There's a lot of land out there, Borrego, and other neighboring areas. I would hate to see it go, but, in the big scheme of things, wouldn't mind to see some geothermal plants going up either.

Toss up for me.

Phalanx · 04-24-2007, 11:16 PM

I say set up a few wave-power plants off shore and call it a day

deserttoy84 · 04-26-2007, 03:43 PM

they can build powerplants somewhere else. Like in the middle of nowhere, they dont need recreational land.

norcalsvx · 04-26-2007, 03:56 PM

damm that would suck i spent a lot of time out there in my younger days

spaugh · 04-26-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserttoy84

they can build powerplants somewhere else. Like in the middle of nowhere, they dont need recreational land.

exactly

Bunta Fujiwara · 05-08-2007, 09:25 AM

I've never been there, but it would certainly be a real shame to lose that much land.... what an awful waste of space (for the geothermal development, I mean).

Pest · 05-08-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserttoy84

they can build powerplants somewhere else. Like in the middle of nowhere, they dont need recreational land.

I'm no expert, but I would believe that a geothermal plant has to be constructed in a zone that has more activity than normal, hence the location (that is also assuming this location has the activity).

jrock · 05-08-2007, 11:57 AM

my uncle's the top BLM ranger for the nation. He's based out of Idaho...I sent him an email asking for more info regarding this. I will update you once I hear back.

04-24-2007, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
deserttoy84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 848	Ocotillo Wells CLOSING!!?! Dont know if this is the right section: heres the article April 24th 2007 ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP 14,731 ACRES OF OFF-ROAD RIDING AREAS FOR GEOTHERMAL POWER DEVELOPMENT? The San Diego Off-Road Coalition needs all off-roaders to act now. There is grave danger to one of our favorite riding areas. The Federal Bureau of Land Management wants to lease 14,731 acres of prime off-road land to companies to build geothermal energy plants. Over 80% of the land is inside the Ocotillo Wells SVRA. The remaining acres are just east of Pole Line road and have traditionally been enjoyed for off-roading. It is critical that off-road enthusiasts send their WRITTEN COMMENTS to the BLM to oppose this project. If you value OCOTILLO WELLS you need to take the time to mail a comment and get all you friends to do the same. Do it now- don't wait till the last minute! The San Diego Off-Road Magazine has excellent guidelines for action. Go to their Web site at for instructions. Written comments mailed have the most effect, so sit down, write and send your comments today. Written comments are being taken until April 30. Bureau of Land Management California Desert District Office Attn: John Dalton 22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos Moreno Valley, CA 92553 WRITE YOUR LETTER, AND HELP SAVE OUR DESERT!!!!!!!!!!! TAKE ACTION NOW!! http://www.sandiegooffroad.com/news_5.htm __________________ 1984 toyota sr5 4x4 22r w/ weber 32/36 Pro comp 4" front springs and 3" rear downey springs D-tech Shocks 33x12.5 M/T , 15 inch weld rims Hella 550/ Hella h4 conversions with HID Home made On-board air system

04-24-2007, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	I've never been there, but that's alot of land to lose. I don't have any envelopes to send a letter. The weather here in Denver is super crappy right now, maybe I can send one tomorrow. On the other hand, geothermal energy could be a nice alternative power source, depending on what they actually do with the area... __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

04-24-2007, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,175	I grew up going to Ocotillo, still go there quite often....There's a lot of land out there, Borrego, and other neighboring areas. I would hate to see it go, but, in the big scheme of things, wouldn't mind to see some geothermal plants going up either. Toss up for me. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

04-24-2007, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phalanx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 678	I say set up a few wave-power plants off shore and call it a day __________________ Rig Specs '94 4Runner 3.0L V6 4x4, 32" BFG Mud T/A KM, 4" SAS, All-Pro Bumpers and Sliders, Rear Cruiser Coils, Bilstien 5150's all around, Warn M8000, K&N Filtercharger, 300w Power Inverter, Optima Yellow Top, Viair 450C, Cobra 75WXST CB w/ Firestik II, Flowmaster 40 Series, Viper Keyless Entry, Rear-Detroit Soft Locker, Front-Detroit EZ Locker Trail Pics Last edited by Phalanx : 04-27-2007 at 12:18 AM.

04-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
deserttoy84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 848	they can build powerplants somewhere else. Like in the middle of nowhere, they dont need recreational land. __________________ 1984 toyota sr5 4x4 22r w/ weber 32/36 Pro comp 4" front springs and 3" rear downey springs D-tech Shocks 33x12.5 M/T , 15 inch weld rims Hella 550/ Hella h4 conversions with HID Home made On-board air system

04-26-2007, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,148	damm that would suck i spent a lot of time out there in my younger days __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

05-08-2007, 09:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bunta Fujiwara Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 303	I've never been there, but it would certainly be a real shame to lose that much land.... what an awful waste of space (for the geothermal development, I mean).

05-08-2007, 11:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
jrock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 138	Ocotillo closure my uncle's the top BLM ranger for the nation. He's based out of Idaho...I sent him an email asking for more info regarding this. I will update you once I hear back.

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