P.L.I.N.K. = Please Leave It NRA Kleen Your National Forest - USE IT OR LOSE IT
A program by members of the
El Dorado Rod and Gun Club
This program is to promote responsible use of National Forest
and other Public Lands for recreational shooting. They do so by
going to shooting areas and cleaning up after irresponsible
shooters and leaving signs to Please Leave It NRA Klean. Major thanks to Steve Morgan for organizing this forest clean-up
program.
Learn where you can go shooting in the Eldorado National
Forest. Help keep everyone's secret shooting places free of
illegal dumping and open for recreational shooting. Bring your
gloves, lunches, drinks, and tools will be provided. We are
usually done by 2pm, two trucks are needed to go to the dump.
You are welcome to stay and shoot targets (NOT TREES) in the
shade.
A cooperative project of the El Dorado NRA ILA Members
Council, the El Dorado Rod & Gun Club, the National Rifle
Association, and the US Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service.
Areas of the forest cleaned up in past PLINK's include:
Ferrari Mill Road, the overused area off Mormon Emigrant Trail
on the Blue Gouge Mine road, and four shooting areas off of
Bonnetti Road.
P.L.I.N.K. = Please Leave It NRA Kleen Your National Forest - USE IT OR LOSE IT
You can join the next adventure: call 530-620-3946 for more
info, or for an e-mail reminder
click here to request.
On June 4, 2007 Steve Morgan our P.L.I.N.K. leader received
this letter from the United States Department of the
Interior and the certificate shown.
Dear Mr. Morgan,
Take Pride in America continues to work diligently to
promote national volunteerism and stewardship of public
lands. The fruit of this labor is the honor of recognizing
such outstanding individuals as yourself for your
exceptional dedication. This year, your efforts were noticed
and nominated for the 2007 Take Pride National Award. We
were thrilled to receive word of yours and so many
outstanding volunteer efforts across the country.
Though your were not selected as a National Award winner for
2007, it does not diminish the profound impact your
contributions have made on our public lands. I would like to
recognize your commitment to the improvement and enhancement
of our public lands with a Take Pride Appreciation
Certificate (pictured). I hope it demonstrates our sincere
appreciation for your continued selflessness.
You have accomplished much in the past year; your
achievements have not gone unnoticed. Please continue to
exemplify our motto: “It’s your land, lend a hand!”
Sincerely,
Heather Roebke
Executive Director
Take Pride in America
Take Pride in America® is a national partnership established
by the U.S. Department of the Interior that aims to engage,
support and recognize volunteers who work to improve our
public parks, forests, grasslands, wildlife refuges,
cultural and historical sites, local playgrounds and other
recreation areas. Together we protect and enhance the
special legacy all Americans share — our public lands that
cover more than one in every three acres across the Nation.
Take Pride in America consists of Federal, state, and local
governments; conservation, youth, and recreation groups;
national corporations, organizations, and individuals,
dedicated to instilling a sense of volunteerism and good
stewardship in all public land users. Take Pride in America
encourages individuals to take a more active role by
volunteering… “It’s your land, lend a hand.”
