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Vision
Friends
of Redington Pass envision protection of the rural backcountry
setting of Redington Pass for all recreational and resource users,
while providing for public access and management of future diversified
recreational growth.
Mission
Statement
Friends
of Redington Pass (FRP) advocates for the responsible stewardship
of the Redington Pass area, balanced recreational and resource
uses and the preservation of its ecological, scenic, and cultural
resources. FRP seeks to bring together representatives from all
user groups in furtherance of its objectives and consistent with
the 2013 Coronado National Forest Draft Forest Plan Revision.
FRP
advocates for:
- Conservation
and restoration of sensitive riparian areas along the Tanque
Verde Creek, its watershed and wildlife corridors throughout
the Pass
- Improved
opportunities for dispersed recreational activities on the Pass,
assuring clean, natural settings and well-managed motorized
and non-motorized uses
- Reductions
in unsafe or illegal activities and excessive noise and disturbance
throughout Redington Pass.
For
upcoming and past Events.
Media
Coverage
Friends
of Redington Pass is actively working to improve conditions in
Redington Pass, restore its scenic qualities, protect its natural
features, and assure a safe and clean environment for all recreational
users. Friends of Redington Pass includes people with diverse
interests including bikers, hunters, OHV riders, hikers, ranchers,
naturalists, target shooters, and nearby residents. We work with
the Coronado National Forest, AZ Game and Fish, Pima County, Saguaro
National Park and other agencies and stakeholders to advance sound
forest area planning, conservation and clean up, and road and
trail management in the Pass.
We hope that attention on Redington Pass as described in the media
coverage links below will encourage everyone who recreates there
to be responsible users of our public lands. We encourage you
to visit the Pass and enjoy its many recreational opportunities.
Help us improve the Pass for all to share in the years to come.
AZ
Daily Star article 4/24/13: Redington Pass belongs to all, so
get out there
AZ
Star article 1/14/13: Trashed Redington areas will be fenced off,
cleaned
CNF
News Release 1/7/13: Work to Begin in Redington Pass in January
AZ
Public Media story 12/24/12: Forest Service Focuses on Redington
Pass
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