UT House Bill 0187 could impact river recreation big time

This is a conversation, so chime in if you are a knower, or a seeker; what is with this bill and how critical can it be to access and participation in the 'State of Sport' (the new UT moniker)?

Here are some links to check out if you are interested-

http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/299957/56/

This one called

Utah House bill gives farmers priority water rights over urban users

could have some impact on the industry.

http://www.topix.com/military/hill-air-force-base/2009/02/utah-house-bill-gives-farmers-priority-water-rights-over-urban-users

This is an excellent example of the upcoming conflict that will confront us in America; we'll have to choose between public recreational access or private enterprise.  The idea that taxpayers will flock to the natural areas their tax money already pays for is one that needs to be promoted... and maybe in this age of 2.0, we can call out the areas that are closing off access to similar but unprotected natural wonders.

This hit the fly fishing world last week, but this is important for boaters, paddlers, and all of us that use the natural areas in and outside the strict political boundaries on the map.