Land Access
AMA urges support for language that would protect kids’ access to youth OHV’s
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is urging all motorcyclists and ATV riders to ask their U.S. senators and representatives to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow kids’ dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to continue to be sold. The language, written by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) and included in the […]
CYCLE 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 […]
Your Action is Needed to Fight the CPSIA
Your Action is Needed to Fight the CPSIA Support Congressional Action to Adopt Language to Prohibit Use of Funds to Implement or Enforce the CPSIA Take Action! Contact your Senators and Representative Today! On July 7, Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) attached an amendment to the House fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill which prohibits […]
DNR Seeks Comments on EAW for Virginia Expansion of the Iron Range OHV Recreation Area
DNR Seeks Comments on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Virginia Expansion of the Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is seeking public comments on a proposal to develop a 2,704-acre expansion to the existing Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area (OHVRA), in Gilbert, Minnesota. […]
BRC Announces Christmas Auction Project
BRC Announces Christmas Auction Project POCATELLO, ID (November 16) – The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a very special Christmas and holiday season online auction designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. This “Christmas Auction Project” is being supported by a huge variety of businesses […]
U.S. representatives request administrative order that would shut off-highway vehicles out of 9.4 million acres in Utah
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The U.S. representative from New York who is sponsoring U.S. House bill H.R. 1925, which would close 9.4 million acres to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding in Utah, has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar requesting the secretary use his administrative powers to close those lands, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) […]
New Mexico Governor Vetoes Raid on Off-Highway Vehicle Fund
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson rejected a proposal to raid the state’s off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail safety fund as part of a plan to balance the state budget, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. On Nov. 9, Richardson used his line-item veto power for the state budget to ensure that $800,000 targeted […]
Spring Scholarship for the Marshall University OHV Recreation Management Course
Marshall University OHV Recreation Management Course Spring Semester Scholarship Applications due on December 15, 2009 The spring semester OHV Recreation Management course is PLS 451/551 Planning and Design of OHV Trails. The information in the course can be invaluable for both agency personnel as well as the enthusiasts. The planning of the trail system is […]
NOHVCC Announces Webinar Series Available Once Again
NOHVCC HELPS RIDERS PROTECT TRAILS WITH WEB-BASED WORKSHOPS AND VIDEOS – CATCH ALL FOUR SESSIONS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER With help from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) has been conducting interactive web based workshops, or webinars, for OHV riders and anyone interested in OHV land use since mid-June. The […]
BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Addition to Member Incentive Program
We have never experienced such a relentless onslaught against OHV recreation and access as we are right now. Almost daily, we learn of some new planning initiative, a new piece of Wilderness legislation, a new lawsuit, or new attempt to rip-off dedicated OHV registration fees. BRC is drawing from our unparalleled experience to turn the […]