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CALIFORNIA - Eldorado NF Releases Draft Environmental Analysis for 42 Closed Eldorado NF Routes
The Forest Service has released a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) that examines the impacts on meadows from 42 separate motorized routes in the Eldorado National Forest. The routes were closed by court order last year pending the outcome of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The DSEIS is available for public review and comment on the internet at http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado/home/?cid=STELPRDB5362046.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertATTENTION ALL OHV GROUPS - Info Needed On USFS Travel Management Issues
Info Needed On USFS Travel Management Issues - Casey McClellan from Timberline Trail Riders is asking for information in a attempt to get some Congressional oversight on our issues. It's a great idea, and we wanted to pass along his request. Recent Congressional Field Hearings have been quite productive. You can read about the most recent here: Congressional Spotlight on U.S. Forest Service stewardship of America's National Forests: Overdue - Under-reported - Underestimated http://ww
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Directors' Pick: 0 Action AlertCALIFORNIA - BLM Has Openings on Northwest California Resource Advisory Council
BLM Has Openings on Northwest California Resource Advisory Council - We wanted to pass along an announcement from the Bureau of Land Management about two openings on the Northwest California Resource Advisory Council. The BLM's RAC will advise the agency on all kinds of public land and natural resource issues, including travel management.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertBRC's Del Albright Selected To Join 2013 "Team BFGoodrich"
MOKELUMNE HILL, CA (February 19) -- Del Albright, BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) Ambassador, was honored with membership in the elite, 20-member "Team BFGoodrich," sponsored by BFGoodrich® (BFG). We at BRC are very exited by Del's selection, and we look forward to seeing what this means for recreational access.
Directors' Pick: 0 Announcement Trail Ride: 0IDAHO - Important Legislative Action Alert
Greetings BRC members and supporters in Idaho! We wanted to pass along AN URGENT ACTION ALERT about a very bad bill currently making its way in the Idaho Legislature. For details, we've pasted the alert from David Claiborne, President of the Idaho State ATV Association (ISATVA). The bill is BAD because it will add a whopping $250,000 annually to administer the Idaho OHV and Snowmobile registration program. This money comes directly out of your Idaho OHV and Snowmobile registration fee and will no
Directors' Pick: 0 Action AlertIDAHO - Invitation to Attend Forest Plan Revision Community Check-in Meetings
Rick Brazell, Forest Supervisor for the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests, has sent an invitation to the general public to participate in upcoming "Community Check-in Meetings" for the Forest Plan Revision Collaborative process to be held February 19 through March 4. This is the first of a series of community meetings. We strongly encourage folks to attend. According to the USFS, the meetings are designed to provide updates to community members who are interested in the revision process but are not able to attend monthly collaborative meetings.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertARIZONA - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Release Proposed Land Management Plan/DEIS
The Forest Service has announces the release of the Proposed Plan for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a 90-day public comment period. The documents have been posted on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' website. They are also available for review at the Forest Supervisor's Office and Ranger District Offices. If you require a CD or hardcopy of the proposed plan or DEIS, or need additional information about either document, please contact Michelle Davalos, Forest Planner, at
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertCALIFORNIA - Forest Service Invites Input On OHV/OSV Staging Areas
The Mammoth Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest is proposing the redevelopment of two user-created Off-Highway Vehicle/Over Snow Vehicle (OHV/OSV) staging areas adjacent to the Scenic Loop north of Mammoth Lakes, CA. This project will improve resource conditions and recreation opportunities at two locations where OHV/OSV staging is currently taking place and resource impacts are occurring.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertOREGON - Only 5 Days Left To Comment - BLM Seeks Public Input On Recreation Area, River Use
OREGON - Only 5 Days Left To Comment - BLM Seeks Public Input On Recreation Area, River Use - Just a quick reminder, there are only five days left to take the BLM's Recreational Survey and let federal land managers know where you go and what you like to do. Remember you need to get involved and tell them how important recreation is on BLM lands throughout western Oregon. Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 107 OR
Directors' Pick: 0 Image:Navy Releases ROD On Marine Corps Base Expansion at Twentynine Palms
Hey everyone, the California Motorized Recreational Council (CMRC) and Save the Hammers.org (www.SaveTheHammers.org) just posted the news on the Secretary of the Navy's release of the Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the expansion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms California, as well as their response. We've pasted their release below. Check it out then please pass this along to friends, family and riding buddies. As always, call or email if you have any questions or comments.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertUTAH-ARIZONA-NEVADA - Tri-State ATV Jamboree in March 2013
UTAH-ARIZONA-NEVADA - Tri-State ATV Jamboree in March 2013 - The gang over at the Tri-State ATV Jamboree just email us and asked us to pass along to all the ATV, UTV and dirt bikers in the Tri-state area (that would be Utah, Arizona and Nevada) that the Tri-State ATV Jamboree in Hurricane, Utah is happening March 13-16, 2013. The most important thing is that the registration deadline is February 20, 2013. That's only a week away. We've pasted the information on the jamboree below, so please take a couple of mi
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertUTAH - Take Back Utah - Capitol Rally - February 22, 2013
BRC just received an urgent message from Mike Swenson, Executive Director of the Utah Shared Access Alliance (USA-ALL), with a Critical Call To Action. We've pasted USA-ALL's Update below. Please take a minute to read the alert, take action and then pass it along to friends, family and riding buddies. As always, call or email if you have any questions or comments. Brian Hawthorne Public Lands Policy Director BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 102
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Directors' Pick: 0 Image:UTAH - BLM Announces Recreation Planning Meetings
UTAH - BLM Announces Recreation Planning Meetings - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office has announced that there will be recreation planning meetings held at the BLM Price Field Office (125 S 600 W, Price, UT) on February 19, and March 13, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. During these meetings they will discuss travel management and recreation projects. Anyone interested in outdoor recreation on BLM managed lands in Carbon and Emery Counties is welcome to come. For more information, please contact Jaydon Mead, Recreation Technician BLM Price Fi
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertWYOMING - Shoshone National Forest to hold meeting on winter recreation use
On Wednesday, February 13, the Shoshone National Forest will hold a public meeting in Dubois, Wyoming, to discuss winter recreation use in the Two Ocean Mountain area of the Wind River Ranger District. As part of the Shoshone's forest plan revision process, this meeting is being held to discuss motorized and non-motorized winter recreation issues and concerns in the vicinity of Two Ocean Mountain. The meeting will be held in the Dubois High School auditorium at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertALASKA - BLM to Host Meetings on a Supplement to the Eastern Interior Draft RMP/EIS
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office today announced the initial schedule of public meetings for a Supplement to the Eastern Interior Draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS). The Supplement amends Alternative D of the Draft RMP/EIS to address hardrock mineral leasing in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. The Supplement and the full Draft RMP/EIS are both available for public comment through April 11, 2013.The BLM is holding public meetings to help familiarize the pub
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertMISSISSIPPI - FS Releases Proposed Management Plan and DEIS For Comment
The Forest Service (FS) has released the Proposed Forest Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the National Forests in Mississippi (NFMS) for public review and comment. The draft documents are available online at www.fs.usda.gov/mississippi. These documents are also available for viewing at all of the Ranger District Offices and the Supervisor's Office. The Plan will guide management activities on the 1.2 million acres of national forest lands for the next 15 years.
Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertIdaho Department of Parks & Recreation Job Opening
The following information was forwarded to us by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. They are looking for a few new Trail Rangers for the 2013 trail maintenance season. Below is all the information about the position and how to apply. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this position, please forward this information on to them. Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager
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Directors' Pick: 0 Image: Action AlertNEVADA-UTAH-CALIFORNIA - Mesquite Off-Road Weekend-February 21-24, 2013
BRC just received an email about the Mesquite Off-Road Weekend happening February 21-24, 2013, in Mesquite, Nevada. We've pasted the information below. You can get all the information on trails rides, events, lodging, tickets and more at the event website at http://www.mesquiteoffroad.com/. Thanks, Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 107 Mesquite Off-Road Weekend-February 21-24, 2013 About the Event This will be THE "must attend" off-road festival of the year! Four days of 'Live Free and Ride
Directors' Pick: 0 Action AlertObama's pick to be the new Secretary of the Interior presents both challenges and opportunities for the OHV community
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POCATELLO, ID (February 7, 2013) -- President Barack Obama announced yesterday his choice of Sally Jewell to replace outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Jewell is the current CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI). She is described in the media as a former oil engineer, commercial banker and a pragmatic business leader who will "work with both parties and interest groups on all sides."
Directors' Pick: 0 press releaseMONTANA - Proponent Calls and Emails Needed for HJ8 NOW!
The Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association (MTVRA) just forwarded us the Citizens for Balanced Use (CBU) Legislative Update. This is IMPORTANT so please take action now. We've pasted CBU's Legislative Update below. Please take a minute to read it, then take action and pass it along to friends, family and riding buddies. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Thanks in advance for your support, Ric Foster
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