Dear Outdoor Enthusiasts and Tennessee residents:
Jack Terrell from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) just emailed us their news release on the OHV Association Development Workshop scheduled for May 31, 2008, in Cookeville, Tennessee. The dates, times and place are posted below, so mark your calendar and plan to attend. (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiast:
The Forest Service is to Host Next Series of Open Houses on Motorized Access
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River Grassland are formulating a new travel plan that will limit ALL vehicle use to designated roads, trails and areas. The public is invited to attend any of several upcoming open houses scheduled in Central Oregon communities. The Forest Service (FS) is asking for your input during the 45-day public comment period, which will run through June 15, 2008. (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiasts, especially Utah recreationists:
I wanted to give our Utah members a quick update on some events and happenings in the Beehive State. First off, it looks like the gang over at USA-ALL is hosting a really fun event this coming Memorial Day weekend at Little Sahara Sand Dunes. They are calling it the “Dune Crazy Cleanup” and it sounds like a lot of fun. It will also benefit one of the best recreational access groups around (USA-ALL RULES!!) (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiast:
Your help is needed. The vote scheduled on the Clean Boating Act of 2008 will affect recreational boating, including PWCs! (more…)
Congress 2008 is coming up, don’t forget the 40th Annual International Snowmobile Congress will be held in Boise, Idaho, June 11-14, 2008.
Great speakers have been arranged, great meetings have been planned, and great networking is promised. Register now.
The annual silent auction will be held. Please bring items to contribute and bring your checkbook to support!
Copyright 2008: American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA).
Dear Outdoor Enthusiast, especially California Recreationists:
The seemingly endless Wilderness train moves on this week with several Wilderness bills scheduled for a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources. The committee is scheduled to consider the following: (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiast:
Modoc National Forest Seeks Comments on Motorized Routes
The Modoc National Forest is formulating a new travel plan that will limit ALL vehicle use to designated roads, trails and areas. On May 12, 2008, the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) was published in the Federal Register, beginning the formal NEPA (National Environmental Process Act) process for travel management. (more…)
Have your voice heard!! We have teamed up with the Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) and several other national motorized recreation groups to develop a survey designed to gain a better understanding of how the US Forest Service’s travel management rule is being implemented. (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiasts:
Williams Ranger District Extends Travel Management Comment Period
The Kaibab National Forest, along with all the other national forests and grasslands in the country, is undertaking an analysis of its transportation system. That transportation system ranges from paved roads designed for passenger cars to single-track trails used by dirt bikes. In addition to this managed system of roads and trails, the Kaibab National Forest has many user-created roads and trails. The result of the travel analysis process will be the creation of a Motor Vehicle Use Map, which will identify all the roads, trails and areas on the forest that are open to motor vehicle use. (more…)
Dear Outdoor Enthusiast, including Wyoming residents:
The Shoshone National Forest will resume public input on the revision of their Land and Resource Management Plans (Forest Plans). A new round of public meetings is scheduled during the month of May for Thermopolis, Cody, Dubois and Lander (See schedule below). (more…)
