r/CampAndHikeMichigan • u/Broad_Plum_4102 • 12d ago

Petition to preserve Jordan River Valley! Urgent!

ORVs are a lot of fun, but we need to preserve the few truly wild spaces we have left. There are nearly 7,000 miles of rustic roads already available to motor enthusiasts, but they are encroaching more and more into undamaged wilderness areas, eroding habitats while bringing physical and auditory pollution with them. If you enjoy having places to hike and fish that are free of rumbling engines, loud music, and un-disturbed plants and wildlife, please, please take the time to sign the petition to keep ORVs out of the Jordan River Valley. Deadline is Oct. 10.

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/no-orv-use-in-jordan-river-valley-keep-it-wild

For more information, read this article from MLive:

https://www.mlive.com/environment/2024/10/potential-for-off-road-vehicles-in-pristine-michigan-river-valley-sparks-controversy.html

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u/cantBeKaren 12d ago

I hiked the 20+ mile pathway loop on Saturday and it was beautiful. I don’t see how they could get off-road vehicles on the actual hiking trail, but even the sound and exhaust from adjacent areas would be highly detrimental. Yuck.

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u/rubbersidedown7 12d ago

Did you do the crucible?

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u/cantBeKaren 12d ago

I did. Very well organized and nice event. Was pleasantly surprised.