RESOURCES
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Here's an aerial photo of the proposed site showing the property boundary lines and an outline of where the facility would be located on the property, permanently eliminating over 80 acres of forest. To view the general layout, click here.
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WRITE! Here's some tips on writing letters to the newspapers: Pulitzer-grade letter writing tips
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BE HEARD! Here's a list of government representatives and how to contact them: Government contacts
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Read how a community in Ohio brought suit against a motocross track and won. The challenges they faced were nearly identical to those MLC would encounter should the track complex be developed: http://www.nonoise.org/resource/racetrack/waynecounty.htm
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BE INFORMED! Read up on the Snohomish County Code that pertains to Motocross Track developments:
SCC 30.28.100
To access project status at the County Planning Department, click on this link:
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/PDS/ , go to Status and enter 07101924LU for the Project Number (not parcel number).
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The Malty community was able to prevent a motocross track in their neighborhood. Check out their website with a load of resources:
NoMaltbyTrack.org
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PETITIONS! We are
gathering signatures (over 300 and counting!) to present to local and state government officials. You can do your part by taking one of these to work, to a trail head or any place you expect to see people who care about the environment along the Mt. Loop Highway. Click here to view and print a copy or click on petition.pdf to download a pdf file.
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You've probably heard the argument from some proponents of the motocross track facility claim that there's "no place to ride". One of our members, Gayle, did a quick internet search for existing track/trail locations in Washington and here's what she found.
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