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Regional Access Issues

Regional Issues Of National Interest

From time to time, ARRA will focus attention on regional issues that are
of interest to recreationalists throughout the country. Many groups are
waging important battles at the local, state and regional levels, and it
is important to recognize these efforts. ARRA welcomes information about
local activities and organizations. This information will be shared with
ARRA members via our website on a space available basis.

NPS Seeks Input on PWC Use in Chickasaw National Recreation Area (OK)
The National Park Service has proposed a rule allowing the use of
personal watercraft (PWC) in Chickasaw National Recreation Area,
Oklahoma. The public comment period is open until May 24th. ARRA
encourages you to participate so that the voice of responsible
recreationists can be heard. Click the above link to learn more.
April 5, 2004

BLM Implements Closures near San Diego Due to Fire Damage The Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) has announced temporary closures of public lands
near San Diego to motor vehicles. The closures are part of
rehabilitation efforts for the areas affected by the Otay, Cedar and
Paradise fires.
April 5, 2004

Your Support Has Helped Preserve OHV Recreation at Oceano Dunes!
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) just published its final rule
regarding the Oceano Dunes (CA) area. Learn more by clicking the link
above.
March 22, 2004

New Motocross Park in Sun Valley, CA
Attention all motorcyclists your help is urgently needed! There is
going to be a new motocross track in Sun Valley, California, but letters
of support are urgently needed. Please click the link above for
information on how you can help.
March 15, 2004


BLM Issues Temporary Closure for Public Lands in Clark County, Idaho The
Bureau of Land Management has announced that all roads and trails in the
Deep Fire area are closed to motorized vehicles and any camping. The
closure will remain in effect until August 1, 2005 or until the area has
been sufficiently rehabilitated. For more information about the closure
click the link above.
March 4, 2004

BLM Announces Seasonal Closures in California The Bureau of Land
Management has announced seasonal road closures in Lassen and Modoc
(California) counties that take effect on Friday, March 12th. The
closures, which are intended to protect muddy areas from damage, will
end later in the spring. For details about the specific areas closed to
motor vehicle traffic, visit
http://www.ca.blm.gov/news/2004/02/nr/NCnews37_alturas_closures.html.
March 3, 2004

California's 10th Annual Friends of the Off-Road Motor Vehicle
Recreation Program Day The 10th Annual Friends of the Off-Road Motor
Vehicle Recreation Program annual lobbying day at California's State
Capitol will be on Monday, March 22, 9:00am to 5:00pm with a reception
at 5:30 that evening. The program will include legislative and
Schwarzenegger Administration guest speakers, visits to legislators'
offices, and a reception at the historic Sacramento Sutter Club. For
more information about the event, visit http://www.clorv.org.
March 3, 2004

Court Halts Yellowstone Snowmobile Ban
The National Park Service has announced that 780 snowmobiles per day
will be allowed in the park until the end of season. This increases the
number from 483 machines permitted under the Clinton rule. Read more
about this court decision.
February 11, 2004

Get a Degree in OHV Recreation
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia is now offering a Park
and Recreational Resources program. Students can graduate with a
Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in parks and conservation
and a minor in OHV Recreation.
January 8, 2004


BLM Announces Road Closures and Trail Designations at Fort Stanton (NM)
The Roswell Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has
announced that its Route Designation Plan (transportation plan) includes
road closures, designating off-highway vehicle (OHV) routes, and
developing multiuse trails to protect resources within the Fort Stanton
Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC).
November 11, 2003

Proposed Management Plan and FEIS Available for Santa Rosa and San
Jacinto Mountains National Monument The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
and the Forest Service (FS) have announced the availability of the
Proposed Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
November 11, 2003

Supreme Court Agrees to Review OHV Ruling The Supreme Court announced
that it will review a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling regarding OHV
use in Utah.
November 11, 2002

H.R. 3247, Trail Responsibility and Accountability for Improving our
Lands (TRAIL) Act of 2003 Endorsed by ARRA, the TRAIL Act of 2003 will
help maintain recreational access to public lands and promote
responsible use. For an overview of the TRAIL Act, click here. To read
the full text of the TRAIL Act, click here.
October 06, 2003

Testimony of Mike Pool Regarding Public Access in the CA Desert and the
Imperial Sand Dunes Mike Pool, the State Director of the Bureau of Land
Management in California provided an excellent overview of the
challenges of managing the California Desert Conservation District and
the popular Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. We encourage you to
review Director Pool's testimony by clicking the link above.
August 28, 2003







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