Land Access
MIC to Testify Before Congress on CPSIA Amendments to Stop the Lead Ban
IRVINE, Calif., Apr. 28, 2010 – An executive from the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) will testify at tomorrow’s House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection regarding amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and the unintended consequences that have severely impacted youth riders of dirt bikes and ATVs […]
NC Motorsports Association – Off-Road Business Association Form Alliance
Concord, NC – Wednesday April 28, 2010 The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) and the Off Road Business Association (ORBA) announced today they have developed a working alliance. The two organizations will look for ways to work together on joint issues and networking of their memberships. The NCMA is the voice for the 6-billion dollar […]
Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 hearing Thursday!
On April 29, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing under the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection to discuss the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (CPSEA). The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) supports Congress’ effort to address the lead ban issue for youth motorcycles and […]
Arizona Trail Club Needs Your Help To Stop Massive Closures
BLUERIBBON COALITION PARTNER ACTION ALERT! Arizona trail club is asking for our support. Action Item included. Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, Last week Ric and I received a call from Keith Greenwalt from the Coconino Trail Riders (CTR) out of scenic Flagstaff, Arizona. Arizona’s Coconino National Forest has just released their Travel Management Draft […]
Oregon National Forest Releases Travel Management EA
BLUERIBBON COALITION LANDUSE UPDATE! Fremont-Winema National Forests Seek Comments on Travel Management Plan EA Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, The Fremont-Winema National Forests — located in southern Oregon – are seeking public comment on their recently released Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The Forest Service (FS) is asking for your input during a 30-day […]
California National Forest Announces Travel Management Decision
BLUERIBBON COALITION LANDUSE UPDATE! Shasta-Trinity National Forest Announces Travel Management Decision Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, located in northern California, has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Plan. The FEIS and supporting documents are available for public […]
Obama Monument Update – ACTION ITEM INCLUDED
BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT! Obama Monument Update – ACTION ITEM INCLUDED Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, Most of you have been following the saga that began with the disclosure of a secret memo outlining plans for 13 million acres of new National Monuments in 11 western states. BRC, as well as lawmakers, has been attempting […]
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Calls on Federal Government to Block Riding Opportunities
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — During a White House-sponsored conference on America’s Great Outdoors on April 16, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson called for measures that would lock-up more public lands, including the possibility of banning motorized recreation, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. “While Richardson expresses the importance of recreation to his state in the form […]
IH8MUD.COM internet forum raises $3000 to support BlueRibbon Coalition
Pocatello, ID (April 19)–The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) announced today the significant support to help save trails nationwide from IH8MUD.com. Brian Swearingen, owner, and the great folks at IH8MUD.com conceived a simple fund-raising program where paid subscriber funds for a two-week period went directly to BlueRibbon Coalition, netting a $3,000 donation. “My concept was simple and […]
Oregon BLM Seeks Public Comment For OHV Management Planning Process
BLM Seeks Public Comment For OHV Management Planning Process for Southern Oregon The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District has published a Notice of Intent to prepare Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments with associated Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for the Southeastern Oregon and Lakeview planning areas. The planning areas encompass approximately 7.8 million acres […]