If you get this twice, my apologies. I thought I sent it earlier, but I
didn't see it show up in my inbox like it usually does. Anyway, the news
is so good it's worth reading twice!

Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Team Tierra Buena [mailto:teamtierrabuena@earthlink.net] 
> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 4:20 PM
> To: 'listserv@azgeocaching.com'
> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] State Trust Lands? Open?
> 
> 
> WOOOOOOOOOO - HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
> 
> Jason's question got me to checking. I found this: 
> http://www.land.state.az.us/news/2002/news_release_071902.htm,
>  which says what's below my sig, which says, THEY'RE (MOSTLY) 
> OPEN AGAIN!
> 
> Steve
> Team Tierra Buena
> 
> ==============================================================
> =============================
> 
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
>  FOR MORE INFORMATION:
>  
> July 19, 2002
>  Cliff Pearlberg, Fire Prevention Officer
> Arizona State Land Department
> Fire Management Division
> (602) 255-4059 
> 
> ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT REOPENS MOST  STATE TRUST LANDS 
> TO RECREATIONAL USERS
> 
> PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The Arizona State Land Department will 
> remove the closures of state land affecting holders of 
> recreational use permits effective at 5:00 pm on Friday, July 
> 19, 2002, with the exception of State lands in Mohave County 
> north and east of State Highway 93, and Interstate 40 which 
> will remain closed. This closure includes lands on the 
> Arizona Strip north of the Grand Canyon.
> 
> The closures are no longer necessary due to the recent rain 
> and higher relative humidity across the state. However the 
> rain has done little to relieve current drought conditions 
> and many areas are still dry. Lightning caused fires are 
> continuing to occur and there is still a risk of major 
> wildfires according to Cliff Pearlberg, State Fire Prevention Officer.
> 
> Fire restrictions will continue apply to all State Trust 
> Lands in Arizona. They will remain in effect through August 
> 31, 2002 or until further notice.
> 
> The restrictions are as follows:
> 
> • Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or 
> charcoal burning device, except as specifically permitted by 
> the State Forester on a case by case basis. Petroleum fueled 
> stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are exempt from these 
> restrictions.
> 
> • Using fireworks as defined in ARS § 36-1601.
> 
> • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or 
> developed campground.
> 
> These restrictions apply to all permits and leases issued by 
> the State Land Department and holders of hunting and fishing licenses.
> 
> Any state, federal, or local fire or law enforcement officer, 
> or member of an organized firefighting force is exempt from 
> these prohibitions while in the performance of their official 
> firefighting duties.
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> > [mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On 
> > Behalf Of Jason Poulter
> > Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 4:01 PM
> > To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> > Subject: [Az-Geocaching] State Trust Lands? Open?
> > 
> > 
> > so are the state trust lands open also... i've been out of
> > the news loop 
> > for a week+....?
> > 
> > jason
> > 
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