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<P>Thank you for taking action this past week asking the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department (TPWD) to preserve the Devils River State Natural
Area. </P>
<P><STRONG>Thanks in part to input from the Sierra Club (that means
you!) TPWD has announced that they have pulled the item from their
November 4 agenda.</STRONG> </P>
<P>According to TPWD, the Devils River item will be discussed during an
executive session and during a public briefing tomorrow at the 9 a.m. by
the Commission's Conservation Committee. Depending on the outcome of
tomorrow's briefing, the department may set more public meetings about
the project in coming weeks. <A title=http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=Cf5FIWY6TVoThBm8PRvO4Q.. href="http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=Cf5FIWY6TVoThBm8PRvO4Q.." target=_blank>Click here for the TPWD Press Release.</A> </P>
<P><STRONG>Here is the Statement of Ken Kramer, Lone Star
ChapterDirector, Sierra Club on the TPWD Announcement by Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department Postponing a Decision on the Proposed Devils River
Land Transaction:</STRONG></P>
<P>"The Sierra Club appreciates the action taken by Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department today to postpone a final decision on the proposed
trade of the Devils River State Natural Area plus an $8 million cash
payment for the Devils River Ranch. Members of the public have made
their voices loud and clear that they are opposed to this land
transaction and the proposal has not had an adequate public airing. We
hope that with some additional time to review this proposal the Parks
and Wildlife Commission will reach a final conclusion that the Devils
River State Natural Area should remain part of the state parks
system."</P>
<P><STRONG>Thanks for all that <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">you</SPAN> do to help the Sierra Club
be one of the most effective advocacy groups in Texas!</STRONG> We
cannot do it without you. Keep up the good work. </P>
<P>Sincerely,</P>
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<P>Ken Kramer<BR>Chapter Director<BR>Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club</P>
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