Access Issues
Backcountry Maps Help Land Use
To encourage responsible trail use, Backcountry 4×4 has produced a Big Bear-area off-road map. It’s available free on their website and is also distributed through Jeep dealers, 4×4 shops, Southern California businesses and OHV volunteers. Corporate sponsors include Currie Enterprises, Pewag Snow Chains, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Extreme Outback, All J Products, […]
HQ Post Congressional Hearing Update with Video Links and Overview
The Recreation HQ knows that a lot of you have already viewed the video and reviewed testimony from the hearing on Recreational Opportunities held on June 22, 2011 by the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. A number of noted OHV and recreation panelists gave testimony and/or were questioned by committee members […]
Congress Told of Off-Highway Riding’s Economic Impact
by: Powersports Business Testifiers told a key U.S. House subcommittee on Wednesday that off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation puts billions of dollars into the U.S. economy, and public land needs to be opened up for motorized recreation, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. Supporters of H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act of 2011, testified that […]
Off-Roaders And Marines in Contention for Rugged Desert
By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times Reporting from Twentynine Palms – Rough and rocky, Johnson Valley is considered the perfect place to test the mettle of men and their machines. An estimated 200,000 people a year flock to the desert valley for recreational pursuits: hiking, camping, rock-hounding, star-gazing and a new sport called “geocaching,” a treasure […]
Kootenai County in Idaho Creates ATV Panel
Folks who traverse back country hills on engine-powered steeds have gained some representation. More important, they’ll gain some funding, too. The Kootenai County commissioners voted 2-1 on Tuesday to create an Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Board, making the county eligible to receive state funds for OHV programs. “It’s extremely popular,” said Lt. Stu Miller with the […]
Help Support Requests To Extend Comment Deadline For Us Forest Service Planning Rule
BLUERIBBON COALITION NATIONAL ACTION ALERT IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED HELP SUPPORT REQUESTS TO EXTEND COMMENT DEADLINE FOR US FOREST SERVICE PLANNING RULE Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, BRC, along with multiple-use stakeholders, local governments and numerous recreational advocacy organizations, has asked the Department of Agriculture to provide an additional 90 days to review and comment […]
BRC National Legislative Update
BRC NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Western lawmakers move key issues via budget battle Greetings BRC Action Alert Subscribers, We wanted to update everyone about some significant news regarding public lands issues and the federal budget Continuing Resolution approved last week by the U.S. House and Senate and signed by President Obama on April 15, 2011. […]
VERMONT – VT State Lands Connector Trails in Jeopardy – Public Comments Needed
BLUERIBBON COALITION PARTNER ACTION ALERT! VERMONT – VT State Lands Connector Trails in Jeopardy – Public Comments Needed! Dear BRC members, supporters and action alert subscribers, Frank Stanley, Government Affairs person over at the Vermont ATV Sportsman’s Association (VASA), just forwarded us their Action Alert on an important issue that needs IMMEDIATE […]
COLORADO – FS Releases New Proposed Colorado Roadless Rule And DEIS
BLUERIBBON COALITION LAND USE UPDATE! COLORADO – FS Releases New Proposed Colorado Roadless Rule And DEIS Dear BRC Alert Subscriber, The long awaited Colorado Roadless Rule and Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is out for a 90-day public comment period. For those of you who have been on our list for a while, you […]
BRC National Action Alert – Support For Important Legislation Needed!?
BRC NATIONAL ACTION ALERT IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED SUPPORT FOR IMPORTANT LEGISLATION NEEDED! Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, The National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act have been introduced in the House and the Senate. This legislation would bring needed reforms and end the abuse of the Antiquities Act. It will ensure public involvement and Congressional […]