Archive for 'Access Info'
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup Members Selected
The California Desert Advisory Council (DAC) has selected members for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) subgroup. They are Meg Grossglass, representing the DAC; Donald Wharton, representing Local Community; and Jim Bramham, representing California off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts; and Lee Banning, representing Arizona OHV enthusiasts.
Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the DAC provides advice [...]
BLM Schedules Meetings to Address West Mojave Desert Routes of Travel Designation
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has scheduled eight open-house public scoping meetings to gather public comments and recommendations on the preparation of environmental assessments for eight travel management areas (TMAs) within the West Mojave Planning Area.
Area residents and interested members of the public encouraged to attend. The BLM will solicit public input relative to [...]
Yet Another Lawsuit Threatens Colorado Trail Access – Recreation Groups Respond
DENVER, CO (January 19)–Recreation advocates today filed papers to join a lawsuit about motorized vehicle access to the Rico-West Dolores area in southwest Colorado managed by the San Juan National Forest. The lawsuit, filed in December 2011 by the Colorado Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, seeks to have specific trails declared off limits [...]
Full StoryORBA To host free Vendor Poker walk at the King of the Hammers
The Off Road Business Association (ORBA) will host a free Vendor Poker Walk during Contingency for the 6th running of the King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley. Five freshman members of the trade based OHV advocate group will be hosting the poker walk. Participants may enter free of charge by visiting any one of [...]
Full StoryYamaha Approves Seven OHV GRANTs in Fourth Quarter 2011
OHV Access Initiative Leads Motorsports Industry in Supporting Safe, Responsible OHV Riding and Open, Sustainable Access to Riding Areas
CYPRESS, Calif. – January 17, 2011 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.’s, OHV Access Initiative today announced the fourth quarter 2011 awards totaling more than $96,000 for seven projects supporting safe, responsible OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV [...]
CALIFORNIA – Public Meetings Scheduled to Address West Mojave Desert Routes of Travel Designations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District has scheduled eight public scoping meetings to gather public comments and recommendations on the preparation of Environmental Assessments (EA) for eight travel management areas within the West Mojave Planning Area. This information will be used to compile travel management area information and develop preliminary route network [...]
Full StoryOHV Advocates Challenge Forest Service Road Closings
Albuquerque, New Mexico – January 2, 2012 – The New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (NMOHVA) has appealed the Carson National Forest’s decision on Travel Management for the Questa Ranger District. The recent decision closes popular roads and trails to motorized use. In addition, NMOHVA and the Town of Red River co-signed another appeal challenging [...]
Full StoryBlueRibbon Coalition Action Alert for California OHVers
Based on hundreds of calls and emails to the BlueRibbon Coalition’s (BRC) main office this past week we became aware of the news that Daphne Greene was given a termination notice by the Governor’s Office. Greene is Deputy Director for the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division at State Parks and her term ends December [...]
Full StoryOFF-ROAD RACING ICON ENDORSES THE TRAIL PAC
BEECHER, IL, (Dec. 12) – A 31 time International Six Days Enduro medalist and business owner endorsed The Trail PAC today. Jeff Fredette, president of Fredette Racing Products in the Midwest has been a strong supporter of land-use advocacy.
Jeff Fredette, Founder of Fredette Racing Products, states, “I believe that trail riders throughout the country must [...]
Tread Lightly! Delivers Thousands of Free Interpretive Panels and Posters for Public Lands Kiosks Across the Nation
As part of its efforts to improve behaviors through ethics education and provide good information to the outdoor recreation community, the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! has recently provided nearly 1,700 free, customized interpretive panels to land management agencies across the country.
The panels were printed on a heavy-duty, UV-resistant laminated material for placement on existing public [...]
The Trail PAC’s “Don’t Lock Me Out” Moneybomb Fundraiser – December 5 – 9, 2011
To mark our 4 month anniversary, The Trail PAC is launching its first ever moneybomb (Dec. 5 – Dec. 9). TPAC is counting on you to help make the “DON’T LOCK ME OUT” fundraiser a smashing success that will send a strong signal to closure advocates in Washington D.C that off-road and other outdoor voters [...]
Full StoryCHRISTMAS AUCTION LAUNCHES WITH GOODIES GALORE TO SAVE TRAILS
POCATELLO, ID (December 1, 2011) — BlueRibbon Coalition is excited to launch our third annual Christmas Auction to save trails and keep public lands FOR the public instead of FROM the public. The eBay bidding starts today, December 1st, 2011.
BRC Auctioneer Del Albright said, “We’re doing it again! The auction list is full of great [...]
Yamaha GRANTs Support 4,500 Miles of OHV Trails in 3rd Quarter 2011
GRANTS Awarded to Projects Building, Connecting and Maintaining Access to Responsible, Sustainable Trails for OHV Riding
CYPRESS, Calif. – November 9, 2011 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.’s, OHV Access Initiative – the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails (GRANTs)
– today announced a significant contribution to the nation’s OHV trail network with [...]
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE CHAMPION ENDORSES THE TRAIL PAC
SAN DIEGO, CA – A nationally recognized champion for outdoor recreation on public lands endorsed The Trail PAC today. Dennis Hollingsworth, former State Senator for the 36th District in California, worked for over 10 years to protect and promote responsible recreational use of public lands. His district is home to one of the largest concentrations [...]
Full StoryFORMER INTERIOR OFFICIAL ENDORSES THE TRAIL PAC
SACRAMENTO, CA – The former Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks in the U.S. Department of the Interior endorsed The Trail PAC today. The Honorable Craig Manson also served as a Superior Court judge in Sacramento and was General Counsel to the California Department of Fish and Game.
Currently, Craig Manson is General Counsel of [...]
SXSPerformance.com launches a unique idea to support land use efforts
With the new threats of recreation areas being closed every day around the nation SXSPerformance.com launched a new project this week with a unique spin on generating income for much needed OHV activism to help keep public lands open for motorized recreation.
The UTV and Side X Side based retail outlet from Montana offers discount pricing [...]
BFGoodrich Tires Honors Dusy-Ershim OHV Trail as 2011 Outstanding Trail
BFGoodrich Tires honored the Dusy-Ershim OHV Trail in Sanger, Calif., over the weekend as one of the 2011 Outstanding Trails. For the first time ever, fans in the off-road community were given the power to vote for their favorite off-road trail, and Dusy-Ershim came out on top. Off-road enthusiasts and members of the Four Wheel [...]
Full StoryRECREATION GROUPS RESPOND TO ROADLESS RULE DECISION
DENVER, CO (October 24, 2011)–Recreation access advocates expressed disappointment with the recent decision of the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstating the 2001 Roadless Rule. That decision was issued on October 21, 2011 by a three-judge panel over eighteen months after the case was argued. Their 120-page opinion disagreed with the Wyoming district court, [...]
Full StoryApplications Available for Colorado 2012-2013 Off-Highway Vehicle State Trail Grants
DENVER – Applications for the 2012-2013 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) State Trails Grants are now available. There is $4 million in grants available for projects related to the use of OHVs on lands open to the public. OHVs include trail motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles. The grant application deadline is Dec. 1, 2011. The [...]
Full StoryRACELINE WHEELS AND WARN LAUNCH CHRISTMAS AUCTION FOR BLUERIBBON COALITION
POCATELLO, ID (October 12, 2011) — BlueRibbon Coalition is excited to announce our third annual Christmas Auction to save trails and keep public lands FOR the public instead of FROM the public. The eBay bidding will start December 1st, 2011.
BRC Auctioneer Del Albright said, “I’m stoked; this auction is kickin’ it for public lands and [...]
