Press Statement by Ron Sundergill, Pacific Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association

U.S. Newswire › December 09, 2005

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a press statement by Ron Sundergill, Pacific regional director, National Parks Conservation Association:

We have learned that Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is planning to propose an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would shift Santa Rosa Island, the second largest island within Channel Islands National Park, to an exclusive recreational outpost and game reserve for armed forces personnel and veterans, eliminating broader public access. In addition, the amendment would allow Special Operations Forces to use the island for military training.

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Press Statement by Ron Sundergill, Pacific Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association

The clearest indication of the intent of this amendment comes from reviewing a similar proposal Rep. Hunter made to a military spending bill earlier this year. He withdrew that highly controversial amendment after objecti...

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