Eco-groups sue Forest Service over motorized routes

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At some point, the level headed citizens are going start offing hippies...

http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_...#ixzz1Cpyz08V1

A quintet of environmental groups has sued the U.S. Forest Service, arguing that the agency gave its blessing to hundreds of miles of routes for motorized vehicles without proper review.
The groups, represented by the environmental law organization Earthjustice, say the routes slice through some of the most treasured parts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forest: in wetlands, along gold-medal fishing streams and across important habitat for endangered Preble's meadow jumping mice and Mexican spotted owls.

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