Hello Seldom Seen Slim,
Hope you don't mind my chipping in and taking matters on a slight detour but I was wondering if contacting someone within the FIM and requesting their support with regards the Bonneville petition may be worth a try. Perhaps they could canvas their members and notify them of the situation, which would give the members the option to get involved and support the efforts of those trying to save the 'Salt'.
As my old Mum used to say 'You don't ask, you don't get!'.
All the Best,
Rob54.