Date of Entry Staff Member Describe the issue:

What's being done about it?

1/5/2018 Jack Welch On December 8th and 9th of 2017, the AMSOIL Championship

Snocross National Races Series came to Jackson Hole,

Wyoming. The Snocross was held at the in town, Snow King

Mountain Ski Hill. Of the two full days of racing the Final Pro

event on Friday was the most exciting with nine-times

defending X Games and Snocross Champ and Driggs, Idaho

native Tucker Hibbert, riding an Arctic Cat, broke 11th at the

start of the final race and after 22 laps Tucker had fought his

way through the pack and took FIRST. It was quite a race. In

addition, the crowd enjoyed the small 120 races and lady

snowmobilers had a chance to compete.

In addition to the races several local groups had booths at the

event including Advocates for Multi-Use of Public Lands

(AMPL) which is a part of the Jackson Hole Snow Devils. I

provided Mike Mielke, one of AMPL leaders, with Share Trails

Magazines and Yellowstone Park Winter Use handouts. I also

had a discussion with Taylor Jones, President of the Wyoming

State Snowmobile Association (WSSA) about the Shoshone

National Forest Travel Management Revised Proposed Action

and how Sharetrails.org/BlueRibbon supported WSSA

comments and added some summer OHV concerns.

I hope the event returns next year to Jackson Hole. I look forward as

BlueRibbon Snowmobile Ambassador to again working with the local,

regional and state snowmobile organizations to preserve access to

public lands.

1/5/2018 Jack Welch November 25, 2017 winter started Thanksgiving weekend in

the Big Horn Mountains, the site for the Annual Bear Lodge

Bad Boys Riding Club annual dinner party and season kick off!

And I was honored to have been selected the speaker at their

dinner. In attendance at the event, hosted by Roberta and

Rick Young owners of Bear Lodge, were over 300

snowmobilers from all over the region. At the event the

leaders of the Riding Club announced another contribution to

support Jack Welch Snowmobile Ambassador. At the 2016

event the Bad Boys donation was $2000 dollars.

I continue to provide updates and support to the Big Horn mountain's

and winter rectration.

1/5/2018 Jack Welch Idaho SnoWest Snow Show November 18th and 19th in Boise,

Idaho Regional event open to the public. Provided outreach to

snowmobile community. Discussed Winter Wildlands Law Suit

on Forest Service Travel Management. Also discussed the

plans for this years access to Yellowstone Park by

snowmobile. Discussed Idaho snowmobile issues with Sandra

Mitchel Idaho State Snowmobile Association Public Lands

Director.

I followed up with Idaho Snowmobile State Snowmobile Association

Officers and Clubs on the importance of Sharetrails.org/BlueRibbon

Coalition working together on snowmobile issues. We will receive

support donation for Boise Snowmobile Club and Raffle.

12/19/2017 Randy Block National Strategy for a Sustainable Trail System - the Redbird

Crest Trail in Daniel Boone National Forest has had zero

maintenance in the past several years. The multiple-use trail

is a preferred destination of many Sharetrails.org members

from Kentucky and surrounding states.

Sharetrails led the recruitment and logistics for the first OHV volunteer

day in DBNF in over 20 years. A dozen motorcyclists drove several

hundred miles and spent their Saturday (12/16/17) helping. Two

teams improved the trail markings throughout the trail system. Two

other teams did tread and water drainage work on Section 21 and near

the Bear Creek Trailhead.

The next volunteer day will be planned for March 2018.

Photos from the day can be found here:

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/cincinnati-area-dual-sport-

group.758808/page-407#post-33900000

12/19/2017 Randy Block Kentucky Mountain Regional Authority - Jackson County is

interested in becoming a member county of this Authority.

Specifically McKee, KY is designated as a Trail Town and wants

to become an OHV destination town/county.

More information about the Authority can be found here:

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46864

Sharetrails and several of its members attended and contributed to

the first County meeting on 12/14/17. The meeting was attended by

the County Judge Executive, Hal Rogers' Field Representative, Berea

College Business Development and nearly 30 local residents and

riders. The community listed desired OHV destinations and identified

current trails on a county map.

Sharetrails addressed several questions from the community regarding

how the trails, which lie on private property, might be made open to

the public. I also address the need to include motorcycle (dualsport

and dirtbikes) and 4WD trails and routes in the planning and design

process. I shared information on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

and the Kentucky Adventure Tour with the group.

The community was very supportive of the planned trails and the next

meeting is scheduled for January.

12/18/2017 Randy Block Michigan Forest Roads - Public Act 288 6300 miles of Michigan forest roads in the lower peninsula open to

ORV's.

https://www.petoskeynews.com/gaylord/sports/outdoors/many-

state-forest-roads-in-area-to-open-to-orv/article_c7e74c5e-dc2c-

539b-803c-12220d69bb90.html

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_15070_80105---

,00.html

10/27/2017 Jack Welch Utah SnoWest Snow Show October 20th and 21st in Salt Lake

City, Utah. Regional event open to the public. Provided

outreach to snowmobile community. Discussed Winter

Wildlands Law Suit on Forest Service Travel Management.

Also discussed the plans for this years access to Yellowstone

Park by snowmobile.

I am following up with Utah Snowmobile Association on their concerns

on snowmobile issues.

10/26/2017 Randy Block The Hoosier National Forest has been closed to OHV

recreation since the mid-1980's. It's time for that to change

and reopen to motorized users as a legitimate use of public

land.

Randy Block conferenced with AMA and ABATE recently about the

Hoosier. ABATE of Indiana is known as the largest and strongest state's

rights moto organization. The are very strong in Indianapolis where we

hope to pass a state resolution similar to Illinois in support of national

forest OHV recreation.

ABATE is "all in" on our effort. Good news! They already have a

lobbyist in place who will help identify a sponsor for our resolution

urging the Hoosier to open to OHV's. My next step is to write the

"why" and "what" for the lobbyist to go to work.

Reportedly the Hoosier was planning to reopen to OHV's in the 90's

but Heartwood got an injunction against that happening. Sharetrails

Legal Defense Team will research this matter to determine if legal

action might be our best recourse. Stay tuned!

10/26/2017 Randy Block The Kentucky Mountain Regional Authority has been setup to

bring economic development to the eastern Kentucky

counties hit hardest by the downturn in coal production. The

Authority's major project is a trail system that mirrors West

Virginia's Hatfield McCoy system. Authorized by House Bill

156, the six county region is receiving funding and help from

Frankfort to make the trail system a reality on private and

public lands.

Initial consultation with the Department of Local Government

regarding the eastern KY trail system. Basically they have rubber

stamped Hatfield McCoy legislation. They envision working

collaboratively with Daniel Boone NF. My message to him was to

differentiate the KY system from the WV and VA systems by 1) provide

technical and challenging trails, 2) provide ample mileage of

singletrack trail for motos and mtnbikes, 3) utilize abandoned county

roads, etc. for 4WD and 4) trails can/should be connected by roads for

dualsport and adv riders.

10/18/2017 Randy Block Like most USFS trail systems, Kentucky's Redbird Crest

Trail has suffered from lack of maintenance over the past

several years. Signage needs replace. Tread needs to be

resurfaced. Problem areas need to be addressed.

A Trail Volunteer Day is being planned on November 18th to address the

maintenance issues. We will be working with USFS personnel thorough

the trail system for the day. We hope to have 8-12 volunteers on the

Forest that day. Please contact Randy Block if you are willing to help or

for more information.

10/18/2017 Randy Block The Hoosier National Forest in Indiana was closed to OHV

recreation in the 1980's. Since then attempts to reopen

the HNF to off road riding have been unsuccessful largely

due to local USFS decisions. We believe NOW is the right

time to change this.

Randy Block attended the Buffaloe 500 Dual Sport ride in October and

presented "why now" to reopen the HNF to 250 attendees. As first steps -

30 folks signed up to help and one gentleman donated $100 in cash on

the spot. This DS ride is named in honor of Mr. John Buffaloe, a local

rider (now in his 90's) who is a legend in the HNF area for riding ability

and his knowledge of trails throughout the central Indiana region. Stay

tuned for developments and contact Randy Block if you're willing to be

involved.

http://stoneylonesomemc.com/DualSport/index.html

10/18/2017 Randy Block Sharetrails.org attended the Virginia Four Wheel Drive

Association Annual Trail ride in Arrington, VA. At the

request of V4WDA President Jesse Schneirla, Randy Block

presented to the crowd of nearly 300 participants on the

mission and work of Sharetrails. Earlier this year the

Middle Peninsula Jeep Association of Virginia threw it's

full support behind Sharetrails/BRC when it not only

became a member organization, but also changed its

bylaws so that every individual member of MPJA would

also become a member. This action by MPFA and the

$1000 donation from V4WDA shows that Virginia really is

for (offroad) lovers! :-)

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10/18/2017 Randy Block Sharetrails.org presented to the West Virginia state

legislature in September. At the invitation of West

Virginia State Senator Mark Maynard, I discussed the

Opportunities for OHV Recreation with the

Subcommittee on Parks, Recreation and Natural

Resources. WV is known for it's progressive use of

corporate mining land for OHV recreation in the Hatfield

McCoy system. Senator Maynard would like to see this

economic benefit more widely spread throughout the

state and that includes using state and federal lands for

sustainable OHV trail recreation. You can view my

presentation below.

What's being done about it? * Regular follow up with the Senator's staff

regarding:

* new ideas and specific opportunities in WV

* networking with WV residents who want to become involved

* progress and ideas at work in neighboring states.

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10/8/2017 Don Amador 10/8 - After spending the last 2 years working on OHV

program legislation and the Department of Parks and

Recreation Transformation Process, I will be spending

the several weeks analyzing the various components of

our successful effort to preserve the CA OHV Program

and give it permanent status and having DPR codify the

important role that OHVMRD has at DPR and in the

statewide recreation matrix.

For now, I would suggest, in no particular order, the key

tenets of our success.

One - Having an engaged DPR leadership team over the

last 2 years that networked with OHV enthusiasts,

partners, consultants, and lobbyists was a key tenet in

our success story.

Two - Having a professional OHV team of consultants,

OHV commission, lobbyists, and grassroots leaders that

embraced the challenge to champion our OHV program

before legislators, conservation leaders, and the

administration was just as important.

Three - Having grassroots activists, clubs, and individual

riders send in comments and make phone calls when

asked may be the most important key as they made

"OHV Recreation" the number issue noted by legislators

and their staff in Sacramento over the last 9 months.

You all have a lot to be proud of! Thanks to all of you on

this huge team effort win.

Continue to stay engaged with the CA OHV program leadership, staff, and

stakeholders.

9/28/2017 Don Amador 9/28 - Am BRC staff lead on an important legal access

fight where OHV groups in OR have filed to become

parties in a lawsuit involving vehicle access to central

Oregon's Ochoco National Forest. The groups seek to

defend the Forest Service's Summit Trail Project

decision, which designates routes for vehicle travel. The

case was filed by WildEarth Guardians, Oregon Wild, the

Sierra Club, and Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and is

assigned to Judge Patricia Sullivan, in the Pendleton

Division of the U.S. District of Oregon.

The Ochoco Trail Riders are joined in the motion by the

Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association, the Deschutes

County 4 Wheelers, the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel

Drive Association, and the BlueRibbon Coalition. The

vehicle groups are seeking to defend the decision in

court alongside the U.S. Forest Service. They are

represented by Paul Turcke of Boise, Idaho.

Continue to champion this legal action.

Vehicle Riders Move to Join Ochoco Lawsuit

https://sharetrails.org/media/vehicle-riders-move-to-join-ochoco-

lawsuit/

9/27/2017 Don Amador 9/27 - Continue working with legislators and our D.C

partners as the Clear Creek legislation works its way

through the U.S. Senate.

Continue to champion this legal action.

Vehicle Riders Move to Join Ochoco Lawsuit

9/19/2017 Don Amador 9/19 - State lawmakers in Sacramento passed Senate Bill

249 that permanently reauthorizes the California OHV

Program. This historic vote-which also included Senate

Bill 159, a companion bill that contained the funding

structure for the program-had precedent setting broad

support from both the conservation and OHV

communities.

The BlueRibbon Coalition/Sharetrails.org (BRC) was part

of a diverse OHV stakeholder group that championed

the current OHV program managed by the California Off-

Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD)

that is an important member of the California State Park

family.

Don Amador, Western Representative for the

BlueRibbon Coalition/Sharetrails.org, stated, "As a

member of the 2007 drafting team that helped create

the SB 742-based current program, I believe passage of

the new SB 249 legislation honors the spirit and intent of

our program that has been heralded as a national model

for environmentally responsible OHV recreation."

Continue to be engaged with new program and the review process for

the OHV commission member make-up.

9/14/2017 Don Amador 9/14-17 - I/BRC helped 4WD clubs armor segments of

the Deer Valley OHV trail as part of the "42 Route" legal

battle on the Eldorado NF. Over 27 tons of rock was

placed to armor the trail and several hundred yards of

trail delineators were installed. The Project was

completed.

The Project was completed.

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8/23/2017 Don Amador 8/23 - Had meeting with R5's public services and

engineering departments where BRC is offering its

support to the agency as it works to find ways to repair

important FS roads that were damaged by severe winter

rains. I believe that partnerships with local counties,

OHMVRD, and other stakeholders will be key tenets of

addressing (both short and long-term) the road repair

issue. I also believe that the new FS Chief, Tony Tooke, is

a strong supporter of collaborative solutions when it

comes to forest health and recreation management.

Continue to work with R5 in creating a plan to address issue

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8/17/2017 Don Amador 8/17 - Represented BRC at the CA OHV Commission

Meeting and Tour in Torrance. The tour included visiting

with CA State Park units in urban settings and reviewing

Honda's mini-bike youth education program. The main

meeting was also important as State Park staff said they

would be supporting current legislation under which the

CA OHV Program operates instead of the SB 249 bill text.

Continue to attend OHV Commission meetings in support of partnerships

and sustainable OHV recreation in CA as part of the OHV program.

8/10/2017 Don Amador 8/10 - Issued alert on the ELDORADO 42 ROUTE TRAIL

UPDATE - This alert was about upcoming volunteer

"alpine" trail repair/mitigation projects in Sept. which is

really a great opportunity for OHVers to celebrate

getting these 42 meadow routes reopened after more

than a two decades-long legal battle with preservationist

special interests who remain fixated on using the courts

to close designated high-elevation and other OHV routes

on the Eldorado National Forest. I committed to

representing BRC (and working) at the Sept. 15-17 trail

work party.

I committed to representing BRC (and working) at the Sept. 15-17 trail

work party.

9/10/2017 Jack Welch The Forest service has closed Forest Road 10123, Blind

Bull Road. The reason, rock slide crossed the road. The

Sweetwater Snowpokes Snowmobile Club, of Rock

Springs, Wyoming need access to the Blind Bull Safety

Shelter to do repairs and stock the shelter before the

winter season.

I have contacted the Gary River District Ranger Justin Laycock and

explained that he can make an exception to the closure to allow the Rock

Springs Club to have a work day Sat. September 16th. We will see what

happens.

9/2/2017 Jack Welch Yellowstone National Park, Non-commercially Guide

Snowmobile Access Lottery began on September 1,

2017. Update need on the plan for this years

snowmobile season in Yellowstone National Park.

I worked with Ivan Kowski at Yellowstone National Park on plans for this

years program for Non-commercially Guide Snowmobile Access program

for the 2017-2018 season. Helped Ric Foster issue an alert on the lottery.

See our alert at www.sharetrails.org

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8/29/2017 Jack Welch Meeting of the Colorado Snowmobile Association on

August 19th

I reported on International Snowmobile Congress held in Canada and the

important efforts that are underway by the U.S. Forest Service to develop

a handbook. The handbook which will be called the "Over Snow Vehicle

(OSV) Operations and Management Guidebook" is very important

I am reaching out to Drew Stoll, Executive Director of Great Outdoors

Consultants who the Forest Service has hired to develop the Handbook .

8/29/2017 Del Albright Need for educational outreach and networking in the

jeeping world.

Travled and attended Sierra Trek with Cal4wheel, and then on to

Wyoming for Jeep Jamboree USA. Met up and discussed land use and

Sharetrails with dozens of interested four wheelers/jeepers.

Was a key note speaker in Wyoming at the banquet in the Big Horn

Mountains. Did trails and recon with locals.

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8/15/2017 Randy Block Harrison Ohio MX Park threatened closure by local City

Council. Led by Mike Mains (Sharetrails Life Member),

the Park was reopened on July 30.

The Doug Dunaway Memorial MX Park reopened recently thanks to the

work of Sharetrails, its members, Riding Forward and local enthusiasts.

After many months of discussion and volunteer effort, the MX Park was

upgraded by: the complete redesign and building of a Junior track, partial

redesign and complete reconstruction of Adult track, improved signage

and fencing. We expect continued attempts to close the Park by one

Councilman who will remain in office only until December 31, 2017.

The Doug Dunaway Memorial MX Park reopened recently thanks to the

work of Sharetrails, its members, Riding Forward and local enthusiasts.

After many months of discussion and volunteer effort, the MX Park was

upgraded by: the complete redesign and building of a Junior track, partial

redesign and complete reconstruction of Adult track, improved signage

and fencing. We expect continued attempts to close the Park by one

Councilman who will remain in office only until December 31, 2017.

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7/28/2017 Don Amador Region 4 (ID, NV, WY, UT) National Forests are starting

their Forest Plan Revision Process

BRC's Don Amador was interviewed by the Region 4 early prescoping

consulting team on July 27 to offer feedback on our concerns, issues, and

solutions in regards to recreation and forest planning. This will be a multi-

year planning effort that will guide future management of various

recreation opportunities over the next several decades. BRC will be

sending out alerts etc about how local OHV/OSV clubs can be engaged.

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7/25/2017 Don Amador Heaving winter storms have impacted (and even

closed) many FS roads in Region 5 and elsewhere. A lot

of these roads provide OHV access to trails and riding

areas.

I had a meeting with Region 5 leadership on July 24 about finding ways to

address this issue so as to restore public access to important recreation

sites. Stay tuned.

7/25/2017 Don Amador CA Air Resources Board is starting rule making process

to more clearly define "Racing" and "Competition"

vehicles. This could impact the use of modified 4WDs

and other OHVs both both racing and casual use on

public lands.

I attended the ARB public hearing on July 19 in Sacto and then alerted

the OHV community about the need for them to become engaged in

this process and to maybe consider joining an ARB stakeholder group

(starting in Sept. 2017) to further refine the process, definitions,

impacts, etc.

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7/7/2017 Don Amador The CA OHV Program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2018. There is an ongoing and complex legislative process that

OHV groups are engaged in (many of you have sent in letters and that

has helped more than you know - so thank you!) to reauthorize the

current program. Some environmental groups are pushing anti-OHV

legislation. That is the battle that will continue through the summer.

Stay tuned. Attached is the June 30 OHV group letter on SB249.

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6/28/2017 Del Albright New Jeepers/four-wheelers in CA need more hands-on,

face-to-face time with land use experts in order to avoid

mis-understandings or bad information gained from

some virtual forum social sites.

Del and Stacie represented BRC/ST at Skillz Day 6/24/17 put on by

Metalcloak, huge supporter of land use, with a booth, talks and

participant interaction/Q&A. Over 120 registered jeeps came to the one

day event and had to pass through our land use booth where we talked

about Joining, Donating, Supporting and volunteering with land use

organized recreation groups like BRC/ST.

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6/28/2017 Don Amador Hard winter storms hit CA and the West causing a lot of

access road closures.

Am in contact with Region 5 to discuss a strategy to engage trail

stakeholders in finding a solution(s). Many important roads are

currently closed to public use... these roads often act as motorized OHV

routes or provide access to OHV trails. Stay tuned for updates.

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6/19/2017 Jack Welch I attended and was a speaker at the International

Snowmobile Congress in Canada June 7th to June 11th.

Summary of the 4 days of meetings. I spoke and/or

presented at 4 major meetings of the ISC member

Organizations. I distributed over 250 Sharetrails

Magazines to those attending and 300 Yellowstone Park

Winter Use Plan updates on the non-commercially

guided snowmobile access program for this coming

season. In addition, I talked to several potential

advertisers at the Corp level for the next Winter

Sharetrails Magazine.

I feel that representing Sharetrails/BRC at ISC was a

positive experience that provided new contacts and

reinforced our current positive T.E.A.M relationship

with snowmobilers from the United States, Canada and

Norway.

I will continue working with snowmobile organizations and businesses

in the United States on issue related to Wilderness Study Areas and

access to public lands for snowmobiling.

6/6/2017 Don Amador There is a need by Congress and/or the Executive

Branch to address a number of important land use

policies and/or statutes that negatively impact OHV use

on FS and BLM lands.

Federal Policy Issues

In May, my office worked with BRC’s chief legal counsel and the main

land use office in Pocatello to identify important legislative and policy

issues that should be addressed by either the Congress and/or the

Executive Branch.

Those topics include;

1. Equal Access to Justice Act.

2. Agency Recreation Budgets.

3. U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule.

4. Minimization of Off Road Vehicle Impacts.

5. Forest Service Minimum Road System.

6. Recommended Wilderness.

7. Special Recreation Event Permitting.

8. NEPA Inefficiency.

9. Sage Grouse Plan Amendments.

10. DRECP

11. Land Ownership Adjustment.

6/6/2017 Don Amador The CA OHV Program expires on Jan. 1, 2018. Anti-OHV

groups continue their legislative and political effort to

functionally eliminate this 40 year old program. Pro-

OHV forces are hard at work to reauthorize the CA

Program as it exists today and to remove the sunset and

make it a permanent program at State Parks.

A primary focus of mine was on the legislative effort to reauthorize the

CA OHV Program.

This issue continues to be very contentious due to a concerted effort by

a small number of

Anti-OHV activists and some of their supporters in the CA Senate to

enact SB 249 which would

Functionally eliminate the CA OHV Program as we have known it for the

last 40 years.

This is a long and complicated legislative and highly charged political

process that will most likely last

Through the end of August. Be assured BRC is engaged and is working

hard to see that the CA

OHV Program is reauthorized in its current form with the sunset

removed which would make it

a permanent program. Stay tuned for future action alerts and updates…

it’s going to be a long HOT summer in Sacramento.

6/5/2017 Del Albright Jeep Jamboree, USA and Oregon land use and access

issues and opportunities.

Headed to Tillamook, OR and vicinity this week to attend as

Sharetrails/BRC and Ambassador for BFGoodrich Tires the 3rd Annual

Jeep Jamboree USA with folks from all over the country. Oregon and

PNW issues will be the hot topics, as well as building membership in

Sharetrails.

Don Amador has been working hard with Oregon folks on Dune and

access issues. I will meet with some of these folks at the Jamboree to

continue our BRC work in the Pacific Northwest.

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5/23/2017 Randy Block Riders for Striders program to benefit children/patients

at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. This program

uses donations to purchase Strider bikes for children to

enjoy while hospitalized. Smiles galore!

Sharetrails.org donated two Striders bikes as part of their support for

the ride/event. Sharetrails and several of its members attended the

adventure ride on May 20th. Nearly 100 riders rode from Bargersville,

IN to Bloomington Powersports for lunch. And then back to the start for

dinner. The morning was hit by several rain downpours. But a clear

afternoon made the ride a great success for a great cause.

http://www.ridersforstriders.org

5/23/2017 Randy Block National Forest Service System Trail Stewardship Grant

Program

Over $200K in grants are available for reducing the

deferred maintenance on Forest Service trails.

Sharetrails.org is leading the effort to obtain a $10,000 grant to

improve the Redbird Crest Trail in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National

Forest. Partnering with Riding Forward (nonprofit), local riders and the

USFS, the grant application is nearly complete. This grant will cover:

1) Improved signage throughout the entire 100-mile loop system and its

three trailheads.

2) Tread repair, minor rerouting and elimination of user-developed trail

on single track sections 16 through 22 of the trail (approximately 11

miles).

3) Improved fee collection through the installment of a fee/kiosk

station at the Peabody Ranger Station near the trailhead (1 station).

We currently have 15 volunteers signed up to help. Stay tuned for

progress.

5/21/2017 Jack Welch May 8th meeting with Mike Mielke and Jess Combs in

Jackson Wyoming they are leaders in the Advocates for

Multi-Use of Public (AMUPL) this group is working on

the Wilderness Study Area's of Palisades and Shoal

Creek in Teton County Wyoming.

BlueRibbon is help Mike and Jess and their group in the review and

planning of a recommendation to Wyoming, Governor Mead on the

future of access to these WSAs. Paul Turcke, BlueRibbon Attorney is

advising AMUPL on legal issues of the WSAs

5/21/2017 Jack Welch On May 6th I had meeting in West Yellowstone,

Montana with Bill and Jason Howell. We discussed

current Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) and potential

additional Wilderness that can effect snowmobile

access in Montana. We also reviewed the current Non-

commercially guided snowmobile access program for

Yellowstone National Park.

Paul Turcke, BlueRibbon attorney is currently working with the

Montana State Snowmobile Association on WSA's and new potential

Wilderness that will effect snowmobile access.

4/20/2017 Don Amador The Forest Service is in the process of Subpart C (OSV)

travel planning. There is a need to document current

OSV opportunities and issues that might impact future

OSV recreation in the Sierra Nevada.

April 19 - Did OSV trail/area recon to document existing OSV routes and

open play riding areas based out of the Little Truckee Summit staging

area on the Tahoe National Forest. This is part of BRC’s going

involvement with the Forest Service’s Subpart C OSV Travel Planning

process for 5 national forests in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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4/20/2017 Don Amador The current CA OHV Program is set to expire on Jan. 1,

2018. There is a need to support legislation to

reauthorize the current program and to counter anti-

OHV program legislation introduced by anti-access

groups.

April 17 – Traveled to Sacramento to continue ongoing meetings with

diverse stakeholders to build support for the legislative process to

reauthorize the current CA OHV/OSV program.

4/20/2017 Don Amador This is need for fiscal support to help volunteer clubs

perform important trail stewardship projects on Forest

Service system trails.

April 14 – I am the BRC lead on a partnership with the National

Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, American Hiking Society, Back

Country Horsemen of America, the International Mountain Biking

Association, and the American Motorcyclist Association, to help

facilitate a new $230K trails granting program (for both motorized and

non-motorized trail projects) in from the USDA Forest Service for the

National Forest Trail Stewardship Grants for National Forest System

trails for the 2017 Field season.

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4/17/2017 Jack Welch April 7th, 8th and 9th Had a both at the Powderhorn

Resort Hill Climb near Mesa, Colorado. I was provided a

free booth by the local Hill Climb association. I was

helped by BlueRibbon member Evan Pedersen. We

talked to folks about sharetrails.org/BlueRibbon.

At the Hill Climb I discussed concerns about additional Wilderness in

Colorado. We also talked about the Forest Service review of the winter

snowmobile travel rule and how it would apply to Colorado Forests.

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4/11/2017 Randy Block Harrison Ohio MX Park: I reported in March that the MX

Park will remain open despite several Council members

objections. The MX Park must be managed with

volunteer labor and donations to help the city meet its

budget.

Sharetrails.org participated in the April 9th volunteer work day. We also

held a drawing for a 1-year membership and tee shirt.

Sharetrails.org authored this (below) as a newspaper article featuring

the volunteer efforts to keep Harrison residents informed and to recruit

other help.

April 9th was a beautiful spring day on Sunday but rather than going

riding, fifteen local riders came to volunteer at the MX Park. Led by

Dave Huff of Innovative Dirt Solutions, Joe Day and Mike Mains, the

group toured and discussed plans to improve the track for both,

residents and riders. The highest priority will be to build the Junior MX

track for children as the River Park construction obliterated the

previous children’s track. The second priority is to build earthen berms

that will act as sound barriers for Willow Land residents and River Park

visitors. The work is being done at no cost to the city of Harrison

through volunteer labor and donations. If you are interested in

participating, please contact local resident Mike Mains.

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4/11/2017 Randy Block National Trail Priorities Submission.

https://sharetrails.org/alert/national-forest-service-

invites-public-to-help-identify-priority-trail-maintenance-

work/

Sharetrails.org authored recommendation letter to include the Redbird

Crest Trail in Daniel Boone National Forest as on of the priority trails.

We have been working with local USFS personnel from more than a

decade with mixed results. Recent personnel changes hold promise for

motorized trail users.

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4/6/2017 Don Amador The CA OHV Program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2018.

There is an ongoing effort by BRC and other OHV groups

to support a pro-OHV bill ((AB 1077) that reauthorizes

the current program.

April 4 - AB 1077 Approved by Committee - It was great to join a

number of National and State OHV organizations, trade associations,

outdoor hunting organizations, motorcycle and 4WD clubs, rural

counties, county sheriffs, and non-profit groups today in Sacramento

voicing support for AB 1077 (O’Donnell). After public testimony, the CA

Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife voted to approve

this important pro-OHV legislation.

This continues to be a complicated legislative and political process since

there are other related legislative proposals and the ongoing CA State

Parks Transformation Process.

Stay tuned for future updates!

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4/6/2017 Don Amador April 5 - The BLM's Clear Creek Management Area in

CA's Central Coast Mountains was closed to OHV use in

2007. BRC has been working for the last 6 years with

Cong. Sam Farr (now retired) and his replacement,

Cong. Panetta on a legislative remedy.

California Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), David G. Valadao (CA-21), Jeff

Denham (CA-10), and Paul Cook (CA-08) introduced H.R. 1913, the Clear

Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act. This bill directs

the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reopen the 63,000-acre

Clear Creek Management Area in San Benito and Fresno counties for

use by off-road vehicles. The legislation would also protect 21,000 acres

of BLM land adjacent to Clear Creek by designating the area the Joaquin

Rocks Wilderness.

4/4/2017 Don Amador AB 1077 - Legislation to Reauthorize CA OHV Program BRC was proud to join a number of National and State OHV

organizations, trade associations, outdoor hunting organizations,

motorcycle and 4WD clubs, rural counties, county sheriffs, and non-

profit groups today in Sacramento voicing support for AB 1077

(O’Donnell). After public testimony, the CA Assembly Committee on

Water, Parks, and Wildlife voted to approve this important pro-OHV

legislation.

As many of you know, the bill extends the operation of the OHV

program indefinitely. This continues to be a complicated legislative and

political process since there are other related legislative proposals and

the ongoing CA State Parks Transformation Process.

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4/3/2017 Randy Block Nationwide, the Forest Service will select 9 to 15

priority areas among its nine regions where a backlog in

trail maintenance has contributed to reduced access,

potential harm to natural resources or trail users and/or

has the potential for increased future deferred

maintenance costs. See Sharetrails Alert here:

https://sharetrails.org/alert/national-forest-service-

invites-public-to-help-identify-priority-trail-

maintenance-work/

Randy Block and Sharetrails members are working with Daniel Boone

NF officials to include the Redbird Crest Trail on this national priority

list. At 70+ miles in length, the RCT is one of the longest multiple use

trails in the country. After several reconnaissance trips, we have

submitted a list of improvements, locations and local/regional

volunteers to the DBNF Trail Officer. Watch for updates here.

4/3/2017 Randy Block Mountain Springs Road in Estill County, Kentucky is

threatened with closure once again. This unimproved

public road is an important link in Daniel Boone

Backcountry Byway route. A local land owner has

petitioned the County to close the road at his property.

He has installed a gate across the road, posted signs and

destroyed the current road bed. Last year, Jeff Dozier,

the Ohio River Four Wheelers and Southern Four Wheel

Drive Association successfully addressed this road’s

closure with the adjoining Powell County. (see update

9/30/2016)

A Fiscal County Court meeting is set for April 17 at 6pm in Irvine,

Kentucky. Randy Block will represent Sharetrails.org. I have been

posting on appropriate regional forums and social media encouraging

others to attend. ORFWD A Fiscal County Court meeting is set for April

17 at 6pm in Irvine, Kentucky. Randy Block will represent

Sharetrails.org. I have been posting on appropriate regional forums and

social media encouraging others to attend. ORFWD had previously

retained local legal firm, DBL to advise and represent public access

interests in this public hearing phase. Additionally, Sharetrails.org Legal

Team will review the current status and advise how best to proceed.

Members of Sharetrails.org are encourage to attend the April 17th

meeting. More information can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=save%20mountain%20spr

ings%2Fnorth%20end%20rd%20in%20estill%20and%20powell%20cou

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4/3/2017 Del Albright Nationwide shortage of land use and volunteerism

training.

Entering my 14th year of providing both online (RLTC) and hands-on

(VLLS) training to over 300 students (so far). This week reviewing

training programs from member clubs/Associations, providing guidance

and ideas on types of subjects Sharetrails enthusiast would benefit

from the most. Still shipping out the book that Stacie and I wrote,

Shortcuts to Land Use and Volunteerism. "Surfing" forums for training

(and recruiting) opportunities.

3/30/2017 Jack Welch March 22nd through March 26th I discussed

snowmobile access to Yellowstone Park for the next

season Dec.15th, 2017 to Mar.15th 2018. I explained

the new required training safety course you must pass

to enter the Park as a Non-commercially Guide.

See attached information sheets for all the details on this next season

Non-commercially Guide Access Program

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3/30/2017 Jack Welch On Wednesday, March 22nd I had a meeting with Byron

Baker, BlueRibbon Board member and Mike Mielke

from the Advocates For Multi-Use of Public Lands in

Jackson Wyoming during the World Championship Hill

Climb. We discussed the Palisades Wilderness Study

Area (WSA) and Shoal Creek Wilderness Study Area

(WSA).

I am working with Mike and Byron on planning for a April 10th meeting

with the Forest Service. The meeting is on possible legal action from

folks wanting to make these two WSA areas actual Wilderness.

3/30/2017 Del Albright Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) event in Moab, UT requires a

strong land use and Sharetrails presence, to support our

many vendors/sponsors and to ensure public

involvement in Moab and Utah trail saving.

Posting in forums, providing expertise in Utah issues, building networks

and communications platforms to ensure we keep this great event alive

and well (coming up April 8-16, 2017.)

3/30/2017 Del Albright National internet forums concerning land use do not

have adequate information and links for keeping trails

open. Expert opinions are sometimes overwhelmed

with uniformed comments.

Monitoring, posting and adding value to over 100 forums nationwide as

time allows on subjects like land use, joining organizations, politics, and

keeping our trails open.

Primary forums include ModernJeeper, Pirate4x4, NAXJA,

MilitaryJeepers, IH8MUD, Reno4x4 and JeepForum.

3/30/2017 Del Albright FMCA 4-Wheelers Land Use Committee organization,

development and involvement by Sharetrails.

(KOTO) via emails and conference calls to further develop the grant

process and club involvement in keeping trails open by supporting local

clubs.

The club has a substantial land use fund where clubs and apply for

grants to help save trails, do maintenance and work more effectively

with governing agencies.

3/27/2017 Don Amador The Six Rivers NF Smith River Travel Plan had recently

released its draft Record of Decision. This marks the

final phase of almost a 10 year process where BRC

worked with Del Norte County, users, and conservation

groups in a collaborative process to find common

ground. That effort created Alt. 6 which the FS selected

in the Draft ROD. BRC objected (new term for appeal) to

counter closure--oriented objections filed by anti-access

groups.

Post OBJECTION meeting update – This was the 1st FS objection

meeting (March 21) I had attended in person. The objectors included a

number of regional and national environmental/conservation groups,

Del Norte County, and BRC. At issue was the Six Rivers NF’s draft ROD

for the Smith River NRA’s travel plan in which the agency selected

Alternative 6 (this alt. was based on a long collaborative process with

various

Conservation groups, OHV reps, and Del Norte County). While a number

of environmental groups objected to Alt. 6 because it did not close

enough routes, several conservation groups stood up and joined Del

Norte County/BRC in support of Alt. 6.

Two lessons learned: One- it is critical for Objectors to show up in

person! Two- the collaborative process is worth the investment of time

and resources! Stay tuned as the FS decides what their final

Decision is. Thanks to all for your support!

(PS – I had a couple of hours of free time before the objection meeting

so I drove out to the BLM’s Samoa Dunes and met the new Outdoor

Recreation Planner, Mike Millay, for the Arcata Field Office… he is a big

supporter of multiple-use recreation and engaging with the recreation

community)

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3/27/2017 Don Amador Starting March 1 - Ongoing - The current CA OHV

Program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2018. BRC is working

with other OHV stakeholders on a phased approach to

support continuation of the current program via

support for AB 1077.

On March 6, BRC launched an Alert to Oppose SB 249 (a bill introduced

by anti-OHV groups). This was phase one.

On March 23, BRC launched an Alert to Support AB 1077 with letters to

be collected before the April 4 hearing in Sacto. Stay tuned... this is a

multi-month process.

3/27/2017 Don Amador The Trump Administration continues to appoint new

agency leadership into the BLM and FS. The is a need for

BRC to meet with new leadership to share information

and ideas on solutions to recreation management

issues.

Met with new Special Asst. to the Sec. of Interior in Wash. D.C. on

March 9. Helped inform the office about the need to support managed

recreation and support budgets that fund federal recreation "boots on

the ground" staff.

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3/27/2017 Don Amador Continue to support legislative efforts to streamline

event permitting process in Congress. Continue to

support federal budgets to support funding FS/BLM

recreation field staff who provide on-the-ground public

services to the riding community.

March 9 - 10 - Met with House Natural Resource Committee Staff to

discuss The GO Act and how BRC and others can help support that

legislation in this Congress. Also, discussed import of budgeting to

support federal recreation "boots on the ground" staff.

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3/22/2017 Randy Block Sharetrails Representative Randy Block attended a USFS

Daniel Boone National Forest workshop hosted by the

Redbird Ranger District on Feb. 22. The workshop

featured a round-robin table discussion format focused

on: soil/water quality, wildlife habitat, forest health and

road/trail conditions.

Sharetrails and several other OHVer's in attendance encouraged the FS

to increase singletrack trail mileage on the District since it is currently

limited to less than 10 miles of trail. One opportunity cited was to move

the Redbird Crest Trail off of two current roadways (Sand Hill & KY2000)

onto FS property. Additional ideas included increased use of volunteers,

optional "easy" bypasses for the RCT more difficult sections and

improved signage at key intersections. Randy Block will continue to

engage with USFS personnel to help move these ideas forward.

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3/22/2017 Randy Block Doug Dunaway Memorial MX Park in Harrison OH was

threatened with closure. A new city park is being

developed in close proximity and City Council members

were divided on if both parks could coexist.

After many meetings and discussions I am glad to report that the MX

Park will remain operational. In fact - improvements are being planned

for this coming spring with the addition of a Junior track and improved

Senior track design. Sharetrails Life Member and Harrison resident,

Mike Mains, has been a driving force in keeping the track open with

help from us and the AMA. Mr. Mains loved the experience so much -

he's running for City Council himself this year! Now that's engagement!

:-)

You can read more here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HarrisonMXPark/

12/24/2016 Randy Block OHIO– Proposed closure of Doug Dunaway MX Park in

Harrison, Ohio. Local councilman wants to close this

free-admission public riding park because another

public park is planned nearby. The MX Park has never

been actively managed and volunteers have kept the

track in working order for the past 8 years.

Sharetrails.org, AMA and Riding Forward are partnering with local

residents to ensure the MX Park remains open for a minimum of two

years. During which time we will: 1) objectively measure the impact on

the new River Park, 2) measure the economic impact of the MX Park

and 3) more actively manage the MX Park with no additional cost to the

city.

Sharetrails.org has been:

* setting strategies, objectives and goals to guide local tactics

* attending regular City Counsel meetings.

* partnering with local resident (rider/spokesman) as advisor and

communication consultant.

* writing and informing local riders and public through forums,

newspapers and social media. (attached example)

* actively partnering with AMA on communications and relevant

economic impact studies.

We expect a Council vote to occur in January.

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12/24/2016 Randy Block OHIO – Wayne National Forest RTP Grant Match

The Wayne NF in Ohio receives over $300,000 in RTP

funds annually. In order to achieve their match, the

USFS organizes two OHV Trail Volunteer Days.

Randy Block participated in the two-day event, improving trail tread,

removing garbage and dangerous foliage, etc. He joined over 30

volunteers (including USFS personnel) who worked throughout the

Hanging Rock and Superior OHV trail systems.

Attached is more information and a call for volunteers for the 2017

event.

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12/5/2016 Ric Foster IDAHO – Travel Management Plans in Owyhee County-

EA Birds of

Prey/Canyonlands East BLM

There is an open comment period for the Canyonlands

East and Birds of Prey BLM area that closes Dec. 15. It

looks as if they are trying to close possibly 100s of miles

of trails/roads, including two rock crawling trails that

they don't even list as open currently, and therefore

don't have number designations. Is there any way for us

to get some help?

Nathan White

President

Idaho Off Road

BRC is aware of the comment period and is planning on submitting

comments, It is however important that clubs and organizations like

yours be involved in the process as well. We rely on clubs like yours for

your knowledge of specifics on trails, roads and areas with potential for

closure it is extremely important that those specific concerns be

address in comments submitted by your group.

We are also working with Jeff Cook, Outdoor Recreation Analyst at

Idaho Parks and Rec on reviewing the EAs. I am attaching his notes that

were presented to the Idaho Recreation Council along with a draft of

their comments on the East Canyonlands Travel Plan Draft EA and

South NCA Travel Plan EA. In his notes there are the URLs that will

direct you to a mapping application that shows all the routes and the

missed routes, as well as the proposed designations under the various

alternatives. Use the Layer Widget in the Header toolbars on the right

hand side to click the various alternatives on and off.

11/15/2016 Randy Block Emma Long Motorcycle Park, Austin, TX update. Presentation to City Council was successful and Mayor/Council have

agreed to fair/open hearing on this matter. Standby for further

developments.

10/12/2016 Randy Block Emma Long Motorcycle Park (Austin, TX)

Repeated attempts by recently formed nature preserve

management to permanently close trails based on false

accusations and incorrect information. The park has

been in existence for 45 years. It was built and has been

maintained solely by volunteers - motorcycle and

mountain bike riders.

Follow up: The attached letter was sent to local community leaders and

key media outlets. Friends of Emma Long Motorcycle Park (FEMLP) will

address City Council on 10/13/16 requesting a full and fair hearing. A

Texas statewide alert was issued requesting local members to attend

the City Council meeting.

ALERT: https://sharetrails.org/alert/femlp-ask-recreationist-to-

attend-austin-city-council-meeting/

LETTER: Sharetrails.Org-

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10/3/2016 Martin Hackworth More on the Leadville trail closures reported to me

yesterday in the FMCA Wheelers event in Moab: Bill,

Here is an example of why we have to keep fighting the

battle. For those of you in Moab you can share it with

some of the other folks. I'll put it on the Website.

I found this map on the Leadville FS site. It shows a

bunch of closures, some of which effect us. These are

trails that have been on the approved trail list and have

just recently been closed. Some of them are:

1. Iron Mike (Halfmoon Gulch)

2. A short section of trail just before you get to the

Champion Mill which would keep us from reaching the

gate.

3. The last two miles to the top of Twin Cone.

4. and others

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fse

prd492364.pdf

Forward to Don and Ric for analysis.

10/3/2016 Martin Hackworth Received this via FMCA Wheelers concerning Moab

trails. "Thank you, so much, for coming down to our

Moab, FMCA 4-Wheelers Event. Here's the map that

goes with the e-mail that Bill McGimpsy sent to you.

You will need to go to each individual page and then

zoom in. Look for the trails that have been cross-

hatched. These closures, to my knowledge, were done

without any previous announcement or user input. It is

posted on the Leadville, USFS, Website however you

have to look for it. The "Iron Mike" trail, which has been

closed, is one of the trails that the Mile High Jeep Club

has used during several All For Fun events with Forest

Service approval."

Sent to Ric and Don Amador for further investigation

9/30/2016 Randy Block Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway - local landowner

(recent move-in) has been blocking public road

(Mountain Springs Road) to prevent access.

Sharetrails.org contacted local SFWDA representatives to discuss. We

issued national alert and notified local forums to increase

member/nonmember awareness of the online petition effort. Well over

1000 signatures resulted.

Local SFWDA members met with local county Judge Executives to

discuss issue and request action. The JE's agree that the road is public

and should remain open. Things look good! Sharetrails.org has

committed legal support should that be needed. Stay tuned.

9/23/2016 Don Amador Closure of Soldier Pass 4WD Road in/near Sedona I talked with one of our new BRC members down there and it is the old

story of home development/encroachment where over the last 30

years homes have been built along or near the short section of trail

which is now popular with homeowners who want to take a short hike

in/near town. We have all seen this happen in the West.

Short story is that I told the BRC member that it would be best

long-term to organize a local OHV club and become a stakeholder group

and look for new opportunity on trails that are not in the middle of

town. I told them they would most likely find the FS a welcome partner

if they proactively look for new OHV challenges that are not in town

and/or to better utilize existing OHV routes that are not in the city

limits. I also offered to help them with getting started, etc.

Sharetrails.org has authored a letter of support to the City ofAustin. We

are currently reviewing the situation to determine if/how legal

intervention might help the local groups.

9/22/2016 Randy Block Emma Long Motorcycle Park (Austin, TX)

Repeated attempts by recently formed nature preserve

management to permanently close trails based on false

accusations and incorrect information. The park has

been in existence for 45 years. It was built and has been

maintained solely by volunteers - motorcycle and

mountain bike riders.

Led by local enthusiast groups (Austin Ridge Riders, Central Texas Trials

Association) along with NOHVCC and AMA, an organized political effort

has been underway to ensure a fair and open process. Thus far - this

has not been the case. The next step if for local club leaders to meet

with the Mayor and present their case.

Sharetrails.org has authored a letter of support to the City ofAustin. We

are currently reviewing the situation to determine if/how legal

intervention might help the local groups.

9/15/2016 Don Amador Quick DRECP Update: I/BRC attended the DRECP

webinar today and asked how the ROD impacts OHV

recreation? Their response was that the ROD designates

OHV open areas as Special Recreation Management

Areas which is mostly a good thing. They said that

individual route planning will be done during project

level planning such as the West Mojave Route Network

Project. Will have to continue my review of the planning

documents. Stay tuned.

Also, they did not list BRC’s Protest filed in Dec. 2015 of

which we have a mail receipt. I have contacted BLM

about that.

Continue review of documents.

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9/15/2016 Don Amador Release of DRECP ROD and FEIS. Big interagency

planning effort for S. CA. BRC has been involved for

several years.

I will be on DRECP webinar today and have update for BRC soon.

9/14/2016 Don Amador Sierra National Monument proposal being led by the

Monument's director, Deanna Wulff.

I have contacted the Monument's director, Deanna Wulff, and told her

that before BRC could support the Monument, she/her team must

meet with local/state OHV leaders and get their support. Stay tuned.

9/14/2016 Don Amador The U.S. Air Force has applied to the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) to continue to use the site of its

Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) and to expand it

by about 300,000 acres of additional public land. As a

result of the withdrawal application, the BLM has

segregated approximately 300,000 acres from

appropriation under the public land laws. The two-year

segregation is obligatory while the Air Force prepares an

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on its expansion

and extension proposals for the area northeast of Las

Vegas.

IMPACTS - Could impact both casual OHV recreation

and permitted OHV events.

BRC will be issuing an alert for meetings, etc. I have contacted the BLM

for additional information and maps. Stay tuned.

9/14/2016 Don Amador The U.S. Navy has applied to the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) to continue to use the site of the

Fallon Range Training Complex and to expand it to

include more than 600,000 acres of additional public

land. As a result of the Navy’s withdrawal application,

the BLM has segregated the proposed expansion area

from appropriation under the public land laws. The two-

year segregation is obligatory while the Navy prepares

an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on its

expansion and extension proposals for the Fallon site

about 65 miles east of Reno.

IMPACTS - Could impact both casual OHV recreation

and permitted motorized events.

ACTION ITEMS - BRC is issuing an alert for this issue including public

meetings in Oct. I am also contacting the Navy/BLM/Local Users for

more information and will attend and/or schd. meetings as appropriate.

9/12/2016 Martin Hackworth A long-established motorcycle park(dating back to the

1970's) created by local riders and approved by the city

of Austin is now under threat from an preservationist

group. This is a local issue but with implications that go

beyond local.

Referred to Randy Block, who'll take the lead and Paul Turcke.

9/12/2016 Martin Hackworth Outdoor Access Working Group

You are invited to the first of a series of co-sponsored

regional and virtual educational events on the Forest

Service’s shift in working with permit holders,

recreation service providers and partners.

This first session in Denver on September 28th is a pilot

training and will be followed by live trainings in Los

Angeles and Seattle and virtual webinars. We would

like to make sure you are included as more information

becomes available for both in person and webinar

sessions.

Please submit your contact information for the Denver,

Los Angeles, Seattle or future Webinars here by

September 14th, 2016.

Pushed to Social Media and Alert Systems.

9/12/2016 Martin Hackworth Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway Call to Action:

http://us3.campaign-

archive1.com/?u=3b3529b4b99d00d9f26672a73&id=7

43f88b172&e=15d7e12112

Forward to Alert and SM systems.

9/12/2016 Martin Hackworth Ravalli County Offroad Users Association

Sept. 2016 issue of RCOFUA newsletter highlights issues

in the BItterroot Travel Plan.

I reached out to this organization via email to ask what we could do to

help. No response as of today.

9/12/2016 Martin Hackworth Fallon. The Navy is apparently trying to obtain land

there currently used by OHV interests (similar to

Johnson Valley)

Sent to staff for analysis and Alert.