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June 4, 2012

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Letter to the editor:

Protect precious Gold Butte region

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 | 2:02 a.m.

The Gold Butte region can serve as an alternative to the immensely popular Red Rock National Conservation Area as our population continues to grow. Current use unfortunately includes irresponsible off-road activities, and vandalism of petroglyphs and historical artifacts.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, D-Las Vegas, introduced a bill last week that would address the needs of this precious area — that is, thoughtful protection and development of recreational and native wildlife uses.

Achieving protection of portions of the Gold Butte area will help the Clark County commissioners achieve a balance between land developed and land set aside for threatened species. Congressman Jon Porter should take the broad view and support Berkley’s effort to conserve a beautiful resource and encourage its responsible enjoyment.

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