Tag Archives: BlueRibbon Coalition
RECREATION GROUP FILES FOIA APPEAL TO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REGARDING NATIONAL MONUMENTS
OAKLEY, CA (March 17)–A national recreation group exercised its appeal rights today by filing a Freedom of Information Appeal to the Department of Interior (DOI). The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is taking this action because the agency stated they found no records or communications regarding the designation of a national monument in [...]
Full StoryRECREATIONAL GROUPS PREVAIL IN TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SUIT
GREAT FALLS, MT (March 11)–A coalition of recreational groups has prevailed on the merits of their lawsuit challenging the Travel Management Plan for a portion of the Lewis and Clark National Forest in north central Montana.
The order was issued on March 10th from the Great Falls Division of the U.S. District Court [...]
BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Release of BRC’s Recreation News
BRC is has added another tool to help our members and supporters learn about the issues that affect you.
In an age of information overload, it’s difficult to filter out the chaff and focus on just one issue. And when that issue is recreational access — it’s even harder to tolerate the misinformation and bias! [...]
OBAMA SECRET PLAN FOR MONUMENTS COMPELS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION
POCATELLO, ID (February 19) - – The BlueRibbon Coalition, a national recreation access group, today asked Congress to pass legislation that mandates public involvement in any future Presidential National Monument designation. The Coalition says legislation is necessary in light of recently leaked secret plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western [...]
Full StoryCOALITION OPPOSES PLAN TO LOCK UP PUBLIC LANDS IN SOUTHWESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA
RAPID CITY, SD (February 3)-A controversial proposal from the South Dakota Wild Grasslands Coalition to lock up a large area of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands (BGNG) has been met with stiff opposition from a broad group of stakeholders. Recreational users joined cattlemen, landowners, state legislators, and local county commissions in [...]
Full StoryFACTORY PIPE ANNOUNCES 10K CHALLENGE GRANT TO SUPPORT BRC LEGAL PROGRAM
UKIAH, CA (January 4) – Factory Pipe, manufacturer of world class aftermarket and original equipment exhaust systems, is announcing a $10,000 challenge grant program for 2010 to fund legal efforts to protect recreational access to public lands. Factory Pipe has created the Liberty Legal Fund, in memory of Warren and Corinne Liberty, at the BlueRibbon [...]
Full StoryOHV Community Mourns the Passing of Don Klusman
December 24, 2009. The BlueRibbon Coalition is saddened today to learn long time partner and friend, Don Klusman, California Association of 4Wheel Drive Clubs, passed away yesterday.
Western Regional Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, Don Amador, said, “I’ve worked with Don for 15+ years on many far reaching land use issues, and today is a sad [...]
Court Orders closure of Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area
LIVERMORE, CA (December 15) – In a recent court action, a judge in Alameda County has ordered a closure of one of California’s State Parks. Last week, Judge Frank Roesch ordered the closure of Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) based on his own interpretation of the appropriate application of water quality standards.
Despite years of [...]
BRC Christmas Auction Project: LIVE and RUNNING
POCATELLO, ID (December 1) – It’s on!!! Our Christmas and holiday auction is live and running with sleigh bells. Bids are flying; businesses are sponsoring; and the auction is ready for you. We’re still getting new items to add to the list, but it’s time to check out what you need to [...]
Full StoryCYCLE GEAR MAKES 10K DONATION TO KEEP TRAILS OPEN
Benicia, CA (November 19) – On November 16, 2009, Cycle Gear, the country’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, presented a check for $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition in support of the organization’s efforts to ensure continued access to public lands.
The check presentation symbolized Cycle Gear’s total donation to BRC via its Trail Access [...]
BFGoodrich Tires and BlueRibbon Coalition Join Forces to Raise Money for Trail Preservation
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Oct. 10, 2009 – BFGoodrich Tires and BlueRibbon Coalition announced today a partnership that will benefit off-roaders and off-road trails alike. BFGoodrich Tires will make a $5 donation to the BlueRibbon Coalition for each of its new 10 sizes of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 tires sold between August 2009 and December 2009.
Due to [...]
Trail Stewardship Highlight of Northern California Enduro
GEORGETOWN, CA (September 29) – A popular Northern California motorcycle event was a huge success because of a club’s commitment to trail stewardship and responsibility. On September 27, 2009, the California Enduro Riders Association (CERA) hosted the 36th Annual Fool’s Gold Enduro near Georgetown on the Eldorado National Forest. This AMA/AMA [...]
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