Here’s the announcement from Colorado Trout Unlimited:
In the 2011 legislative session, Colorado Trout Unlimited is introducing a bill to create the Protect Our Rivers license plate. To help ensure passage of the bill, we need to collect 3,000 signatures from Colorado residents that are interested in later purchasing the license plate. Note that signing the petition does not obligate you to purchase – at this time, you are merely expressing an interest.
Once the bill is passed, to obtain the Protect Our Rivers license plate, you must make a one-time, tax-deductible donation of $25 to Colorado Trout Unlimited. This money will be used to help CTU fulfill its mission of protecting, conserving and restoring Colorado’s rivers – the money will remain local, 100% will be allocated within Colorado. The design of the license plate has not been finalized yet, but it is likely to be very similar to the sample [click on the thumbnail graphic to the right]:
To learn more about the Protect Our Rivers license plate, read the FAQ (frequently asked questions).
For now, we’d really appreciate it if you’d sign our petition! And don’t forget to tell your friends!!
From the Montrose Daily Press:
The High Country Citizens Alliance and other conservation groups are advocating the creation of a “Protect Our Rivers” special license plate. They need 3,000 signatures by Nov. 30 in order to get the Legislature to consider approving the plate’s creation. If the state approves the plate, it can be purchased for $75, of which $50 goes to the state. The remaining $25 will go to Colorado Trout Unlimited.
More conservation coverage here.