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"Collaborative Process" for Access Issues Collaboration (the collaborative process) is getting more and more popular with government agencies stuck with tough political decisions involving public lands. BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed OHV Route for Lakeview Ranch Spokane, WA (April 24, 2008)- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to designate a 10-mile route for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use on public land in the Lake View Ranch area, northwest of Odessa, WA. BLM Announces Revisions to NEPA Handbook April 24, 2008 - The Bureau of Land Management today announced new guidance designed to make its environmental reviews more effective and efficient. United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) and Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area April 9, 2008 - There are two activities happening at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (Cape Hatteras) effecting off-road vehicle (ORV) use. Forest Service Travel Management Survey The BlueRibbon Coalition has teamed up with several national OHV organizations to develop a survey designed to help get a better understanding of how the Travel Management process is unfolding on the Forests you access with your OHV. Even if you are unaware of this process, please proceed with the survey, as that information is useful as well. Eldorado National Forest Releases Long-awaited Travel Plan PLACERVILLE, CA (April 1, 2008) - The Eldorado National Forest has released its Travel Management Plan, which is one of the first final decision documents promulgated in California under the Forest Service's Travel Management Rule. The new decision, signed by Forest Supervisor Ramiro Villalvazo on March 31, follows a tumultuous history of planning, controversy and litigation. OHV Access and Potential Loss of Opportunity are Themes at Congressional Town Hall Meeting SAN DIEGO, CA (March 24, 2008) - Loss of off-highway vehicle access to popular federal recreation sites in Southern California was the main theme at a town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Duncan Hunter at Cuyamaca College on the outskirts of San Diego. San Juan Public Lands Center to Hold Public Meetings on Draft Plan Revision The San Juan Public Lands Center released their Draft Land Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on December 14, 2007 for a 90-day comment period. The Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a series of public meetings during February and March to present and discuss the Plan Revision. Kaibab National Forest To Close Due To Fire Danger Williams, AZ (July 10, 2007) - In order to prevent human-caused fires, the Kaibab National Forest will close to public access at 8 a.m. Friday (July 13, 2007) unless significant, widespread precipitation is received across the forest. Four developed campgrounds - Kaibab Lake, Cataract Lake, Ten-X and DeMotte - will remain open with fire restrictions in effect. Forest Service Proceeds with Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Plan Revision SPRINGERVILLE, AZ (July 10,
2007) -
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will move forward with revising
the forest plan while complying with a recent court order.
Guide to Responsible Four-Wheeling Responsible four-wheeling means doing everything within your power to drive safely, courteously, and carefully. It means taking care of yourself and the land you ride on. Read more |
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