Humans don't count when it comes to rights of anything else and money for the biggest player .
As far as the EPA and wetlands , around here , if you have the wrong tree in your yard , and the leaves that fall off it onto the ground have moisture under them , you have wetlands on you property , and can be fined if you disturb them be racking your leaves up . This according to some local residents that have wanted to do an addition , or build a garage on their residential lot .
Like wise most of the Cape Hatteras North Carolina off road areas are now closed to all traffic , or are foot traffic only . And the limited area that is left is taxed or has a fee of $50 a week or $120 a year , and a limited number of vehicles allowed at one time in assigned parking positions .
This done by groups that wouldn't show up for hearings , or listen to in put from any of the beach users such as the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association , who offered plans as ordered by the courts , to manage the areas . This has come to a dead line , which ended in loss of more responsible humans rights .
A lawsuit is now under way and , I hope for the courts to side with the public .
This National Sea Shore was originally set up as a full access public area , and is/was the last such area to have free access to drive on the beach .
If you are interested or might like to get involved , a bill has been drafted and needs support to get momentum .
You can find information here :
February 25: NCBBA, CHAPA Lawsuit FAQ's
Your fellow driving enthusiast , and fishermen would appreciate any help .
The appeal of this to me is to be able to drive to the ocean , let the kids play , fly a kite or two , and sit under my tailgate and enjoy the area , with plenty of room between us and the next group on the beach .
The curent situation has the capability of harming tourism , and local business , and economy .
It's too much power allotted to those that say they mean well .
