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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
NEWS RELEASE
For energy efficient recreation
California State Parks on the internet: www.parks.ca.gov
<http://www.parks.ca.gov>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathy Dolinar
November 15, 2004 (760) 767-5391
Effective November 24, 2004
Restrictions Imposed at Ocotillo Wells SVRA
OCOTILLO WELLS -- Effective November 24, State Park Rangers will rigorously
enforce a
ban on fires and the consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of camping
areas at Ocotillo
Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, California State Park officials
announced today.
In addition, officials said, Blow Sand Hill, Devil's Slide and Shell Reef
will be closed to
camping.
"We are stepping up our law enforcement efforts in response to the large
number of people
who insist on doing the wrong thing and are coming to the Park to party, and
not to ride," said
Superintendent Kathy Dolinar. She said the culprits are drinking, building
large fires, and are
unruly.
Not only is it illegal, but this behavior is also very disturbing to the
many families and others
who come to Ocotillo Wells SVRA for what it was intended and that is the
pursuit of recreational
opportunities, Dolinar said. "But this type of unwarranted behavior is going
to end," she promised.
Dolinar said she has the support of many off-highway vehicle user groups who
are in favor
of the increased efforts to curb the illegal activities.
She said a large number of State Park and local law enforcement personnel
will be on duty
at the Park over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend to ensure that
there is law and
order.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
NEWS RELEASE
For energy efficient recreation
California State Parks on the internet: www.parks.ca.gov
<http://www.parks.ca.gov>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathy Dolinar
November 15, 2004 (760) 767-5391
Effective November 24, 2004
Restrictions Imposed at Ocotillo Wells SVRA
OCOTILLO WELLS -- Effective November 24, State Park Rangers will rigorously
enforce a
ban on fires and the consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of camping
areas at Ocotillo
Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, California State Park officials
announced today.
In addition, officials said, Blow Sand Hill, Devil's Slide and Shell Reef
will be closed to
camping.
"We are stepping up our law enforcement efforts in response to the large
number of people
who insist on doing the wrong thing and are coming to the Park to party, and
not to ride," said
Superintendent Kathy Dolinar. She said the culprits are drinking, building
large fires, and are
unruly.
Not only is it illegal, but this behavior is also very disturbing to the
many families and others
who come to Ocotillo Wells SVRA for what it was intended and that is the
pursuit of recreational
opportunities, Dolinar said. "But this type of unwarranted behavior is going
to end," she promised.
Dolinar said she has the support of many off-highway vehicle user groups who
are in favor
of the increased efforts to curb the illegal activities.
She said a large number of State Park and local law enforcement personnel
will be on duty
at the Park over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend to ensure that
there is law and
order.