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cell phone range. Another said that he didn't like to get their shoes <br /> dirty. This research study identified kayaking as the only sport <br /> growing for high school students. Whitewater parks provides great <br /> access for kids. It keeps them in a controlled environment, gets them <br /> outdoors and keeps them off the streets and out of trouble. We need to <br /> provide greater access to recreation, not less. I would ask you to <br /> please oppose Senate Bill 216. Thank you. <br /> Mme. Chair: Are there questions for Mr. Heath? Senator Andrews. <br /> Sen. Andrews: Thanks. I just wanted to find out if it's safe to kayak with your cell <br /> phone? <br /> Man: [inaudible] ziplock bag, at least. Not recommended though. <br /> Mme. Chair: Would you elaborate a little bit more about why you're opposed, <br /> you're opposed to this bill? <br /> J. Heath: Definitely. Definitely. Whitewater parks, over the last couple of <br /> years, they're a grassroots effort. <br /> Mme. Chair: Relate it to the bill somehow. <br /> { J. Heath: Definitely. The more bureaucracy that is created in opposing the <br /> creation of whitewater parks is going to limit the ability for smaller <br /> communities that might not have the funds that Golden does or Vail <br /> does creating access for kids and adults to have access to whitewater <br /> parks, which is crucial to Colorado's growth and recreational business. <br /> The more steps and the more hurdles that are created, outside of the <br /> current legislation and the current boards that do exist just hinders our <br /> ability to become the ultimate mountain playground that Colorado has <br /> grown so successful on, whether it's skiing or now whitewater sports. <br /> Mme. Chair: Thank you. All right, the next person is Joe Macey [sp]. <br /> Joe Macey: Madam Chairman, I'm not going to testify at this time, thank you. <br /> Mme. Chair: All right. Thank you. We do have a number of people that want to <br /> testify, so if you want to just stand up and say I agree with so and so, <br /> that's fine. Four, Kelly Custer and Jo Evans. <br /> Jo Evans: And we — I'm Jo Evans here today on behalf of Colorado Trout <br /> Unlimited. And — <br /> Mme. Chair: Would you put the mike towards you, Jo? Thank you. <br /> April 12, 2001 <br /> Page 17 <br />