Access Issues
Craters of the Moon National Monument is pushing for MORE road closures?
Years ago, when he quadrupled the size of Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument, President Clinton directed that a new land use plan should be created for the newly expanded Monument. Through that process, the Snake River Trail Machine Association worked with BRC and other OHV groups to keep the existing roads and trails […]
BLM Seeks Public Input on Travel Management Plan for Idaho
Know it is short notice but it just came to attention…… BLM SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Salmon Field Office, is holding their second round of public meetings to gather input on a proposed travel plan and alternatives that would formally designate a system of roads and […]
Respected Access is Open Access
OGDEN, Utah (September 13, 2009) — Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations, has released a series of six print public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging responsible behavior on public lands. The PSAs are part of a much larger new education and outreach campaign called “Respected Access is Open […]
Idaho OHV campaign unveils new interactive web site
BOISE – (August 2009) – The Idaho Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Public Outreach Campaign unveiled a new interactive web site on Monday, providing safety tips and educational information for OHV riders, plus trail descriptions and maps to 25 ATV trails statewide. When people visit www.stayontrails.com, they will experience a driver’s view of riding an ATV on […]
Act Now: Humboldt-Toiyabe Comments Due September 14
In just Two Minutes you can help stop the proposed closure of 1000 miles of trails which are vital for recreation as well as the local economy in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Please ACT NOW there only a few days left to get your comments in by the 9/14/09 deadline The Forest Service states “Need […]
Tread Lightly! Receives Significant Grant from Yamaha Motors Corporation
OGDEN, Utah (September 10, 2009) – Tread Lightly! has received $40,000 from the Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., to continue its dedicated effort promoting responsible recreation, especially activities involving the use of off highway vehicles (OHVs). The sizeable GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) came in the form of cash and equipment through Yamaha’s […]
Tell President Obama the Importance of Keeping Trails Open
The National Off-Road Association (NORA) is choosing to Take Action against President Barack Obama and his administration. NORA believes that the Obama Administration is unaware of the connection between keeping Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails open and job sustainability/preservation. Our intention is to highlight the economic importance of motorized recreation with the need to keep OHV […]
Calls Needed To Stop Massive New Closures Proposed By Wilderness Extremists in Colorado
This is a HIGH PRORITY update. CALLS NEEDED TO STOP MASSIVE NEW CLOSURES PROPOSED BY WILDERNESS EXTREMISTS SITUATION: Flush with funding from wealthy donors and foundations in Washington D.C., a group called the Wilderness Workshop is pushing for 600,000 acres of new Wilderness in Colorado by next year. HOW THIS WILL AFFECT YOU: Mountain bike, […]
Holding the Forest Service Accountable
By Don Amador, BlueRibbon Coalition My Dad gave me his 3 timeless axioms for a successful and happy life when I was but a youngster and those are: 1- Be a man of your word 2- Be to work on time 3- Don’t let people pour water down your neck and tell you it is […]
Opportunities for Volunteers on National Public Lands Day in California
National Public Lands Day is being held on September 26, 2009 and BLM-California is celebrating this year with 13 different events throughout the state. Most the events depend on volunteers to be fully successful. The BLM in California recruits volunteers to assist with the completion of unfunded conservation work that would otherwise go undone. The […]