Sumner, this is precisely why I made my post in the form of questions.
I certainly don't blame STS for the weather. As to silt from the mountains, would a properly managed salt flat been better able to handle what's occurred with weather the last two years? STS seems - at least outwardly - dependent upon Intrepid's willingness to help, but is this a case of the fox guarding the hen house?
I will say this, though. If STS is in communication with the clubs, but not doing the press releases to the outside world, the effectiveness of the organization is minimized by simply preaching to the converted.
If my tone seems accusatory, or as one who is armchair quarterbacking, please know that I have volunteered time, capital and effort to causes I believe in through volunteer organizations. So it's my understanding of the constant gnawing of a volunteer job, important to so many, and one that seems huge, that I look at a website that hasn't provided any mention of new developments since last year, that there has been virtually no press regarding STS's efforts in any of the journalism I consume, and during what has clearly become a critical point in LSR, that I sense evidence of burn out in the organization.
Is this a case of too much work falling to too few shoulders?
My perceptions may be way off base - and again, this is why my post is in the form of questions.
I see your point as well - yes, it looks like they're being called out. But from my perspective, I guess I'm just knocking on a neighbor's door and inquiring "are you okay"?
And seeing as you've called me out - and rightfully so - before this night is over, I will drop an e-mail to Stuart Gosswein and ask how I can help.
Respectfully,
Chris Conrad