[bigheadfred]

This is more of Obama using his powers as emperor to do the job Congress won’t. The big plus is putting more land under federal control. I didn’t see where they said these places would be open to the public, just that they will be.

[hummingbird]

"This is more of Obama using his powers as emperor to do the job Congress won’t. The big plus is putting more land under federal control. I didn’t see where they said these places would be open to the public, just that they will be."

GMTA! Guess I should read the entire thread before posting.

Arghhhhh......

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[Ben Ficklin]

I have a quiz for you Fred.

1. Which Prez designated the most National Monuments?

2. Which Prez designated the largest area(s) of National Monuments?

Hint: Both were republicans

[Gator113]

I can’t speak for the other locations, and while anything bad could happen under Obama, I seriously doubt that the San Juan Islands would be closed to the public.

I can see the SW entrance to the Islands from my house. It takes about 3 hours for my boat to cruise to the Islands. It is very popular with folks with larger boats. The last time we were there we spent about a month going from cove to cove and in and out of that very beautiful place.

My boat is a very nice ( and fast ;>) ) 28’ RINKER, but compared to the big boys, it looks like one of their dinghies. The guys with the monster yachts would never stand for ANY closure of the San Juan Islands.

I just hope they don’t shut down sport-fishing in that area.