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7/2/2009
Raid on OHV Funds Planned Again!
CORVA has received word that there will be another run on the OHV Trust Fund, this time aimed at the Grants Program that funds OHV recreation on federal lands. We all know that 80% of OHV recreation in California occurs on federal lands, most of it paid for with California OHV funds.
Please take a few moments to fax and email Governor Schwarzenegger to voice your objection to this raid on our funds.
SEND BOTH A FAX AND EMAIL - please do this today!
Sample Letter – Please use this to draft your own! `
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July 1, 2009
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:
As a resident of the State of California I understand the gravity of the budget crisis and the difficulty of finding ways to resolve it. I feel very strongly that what is needed is long term solution, not temporary measures that only put off dealing with the problem.
6/3/2009
The CORVA Annual Meeting took place on Saturday, May 30th in Bakersfield, CA. At the meeting we held our annual elections for officers of the Association. We had the four offices of; President, Vice President-Land Resources & Public Policy, Vice President-Sales & Marketing, and Secretary open for nominations. The four incumbents were seeking another term of office, this time a 2 year term as last year we staggered our Association board terms and each served only one year.
Election results are:
President: Jim Woods
VP - Land Resources & Public Policy: Bruce Whitcher
VP - Sales & Marketing: Scott O'Connell
Secretary: Katherine Kelsey
Look for a full report on the annual meeting in the July "OFF-ROADERS IN ACTION" newsletter.
To view the whole board of directors please see this web page; http://www.corva.org/board.html
5/6/2009
Help needed to change law to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs Change the Law to Exclude Youth-Model Motorcycles and ATVs! Take Action!
Write your Representatives Today!
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to stay enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The stay, which extends through May 1, 2011, follows a unanimous vote by Acting Chairman Nancy Nord and Commissioner Thomas Moore.
While we applaud the CPSC commissioners' vote to stay enforcement of the law, this does not solve the real issue, which is the law itself. Despite the stay, it is unclear whether state attorneys general will also decline to enforce the CPSIA. The sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs is still technically illegal. Even though a stay means that dealers would not be subject to fines or penalties imposed by the CPSC, state attorneys general would still be able to prosecute violators if they chose to do so. Youth-model motorcycles and ATVs should be exempt from the law, and Congress needs to act to make that happen.
Motorcyclists and ATV riders need to let Congress know that we are concerned about the law, and that we want youth-model OHVs excluded from the law. We need your help to let our lawmakers know how we feel. Riders should contact their Representatives and ask them to support H.R. 1587, introduced by Rep. Denny Rehberg, to exempt youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA.
You can find contact information for your elected officials on AmericanMotorcyclist.com, and enter your zip code in the "Find your Officials" box. Additionally, a prewritten e-mail is available for you to send to your Representative immediately by following the "Take Action" option and entering your information.
For more ways you can help to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA or for more information about the issue, click here.
Please write or call your Representative today and ask them to support H.R. 1587 to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA lead content requirements.
4/30/2009
The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB) voted unanimously yesterday evening to issue a Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) to El Dorado County and the Eldorado National Forest for the world-famous Rubicon Trail. Note that this is NOT an order for closure, as mentioned multiple times throughout the day by CVRWQB administrative staff, prosecution staff, and the Board Members. They went out of their way to continually say that “The Water Board is not closing the trail.” Full Press Release from Rubicon Trail Foundation.
4/29/2009
All Off roaders who love coming to California City. We need you to send a letter to Carrie Cornwell Chief Consultant Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
State Capitol Room 2209 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916 651 4121 or fax: 916 445 2209
Please send your support of the California City Senator Roy Ashburn Bill SB 615 to permit the California City Council to designated trails within California City to allows Off Road access in the city.
Fax this to Carrie today they have hearing coming up May 5, 2009
4/21/2009
Lawsuit Announced to Stop Beach Driving From Killing Snowy Plovers in California's Oceano Dunes
OCEANO, Calif.— The Center for Biological Diversity Monday filed a formal notice of intent to sue against the California Department of Parks and Recreation over its ongoing authorization of motorized vehicle use at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, which is known to result in mortality of wintering snowy plovers—a threatened species.
4/15/2009
4/1/2009
Join the effort to stop the ban on youth motorcycles and ATVs. The links and letter-generators found on this web site by the Motorcycle Industry Council will help you send an important message to legislators and regulators. Please use them. And please encourage others to visit this site and do what they can, too. http://www.mic.org/stoptheban.cfm
3/8/2009
DIANNE FEINSTEIN STAFF INDICATES JOHNSON VALLEY IS INFREQUENTLY USED BY RECREATING PUBLIC
CORVA and The Partnership for Johnson Valley urge users of Johnson Valley to email Senator Feinstein’s office with a personal message to keep the 189,000-acre multiple-use area as public land.
Please take a brief moment to visit Senator Feinstein’s email message center located here:
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUs.EmailMe
Simply complete the fields and leave a brief message. Senator Feinstein’s staff has informed the Partnership that they will not accept “letter generator” type emails.
Please use the above link to leave a personal message. Alternatively, you can fax a letter to Senator Feinstein’s Los Angeles office at: (310) 914-7318
The target deadline for this urgent action is Tuesday morning. Printable News Release from PFJV
3/2/2009
Perris Raceway is under attack!!!
A single renter living a mobile home near the track has raised a fuss about the track, the dust and the noise. He has been harrassing the MX track management with calls to the police, fire department and Perris City Council.
The Perris City Council will be addressing these complaints at a meeting this Wednesday, March 4.
The track needs your support.
If at all possible, please come to this meeting at or before 6 PM.
City of Perris 101 N. D Street Perris, CA 92570 Phone: (951) 943-6100
You do not have to be a resident of Perris to support the track.
If you have or work at a local shop, let the employees know. Let the customers know. Another track lost hurts everyone, from the dealer selling a new motorcycle, to the local mexican restaurant, to the convenience store selling ice & sodas.
2/27/2009
BLM Desert District Advisory Council to Meet in Barstow
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District Advisory Council will participate in a field tour of BLM-administered public lands in the Johnson Valley Off Highway Vehicle Area on Friday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and meet in formal session on Saturday, March 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2700 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311.
2/27/09
The Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is available for public review with a 60-day public comment period expected to start on March 6, 2009.
Community Date Location
Arnold, March 11, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Core 6:00-8:00) White Pines Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Road White Pines, CA
Sonora, March 17, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Core 6:00-8:00) Sonora Opera Hall 250 S. Washington St Sonora, CA
Greeley Hill, March 18, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00pm (Core 6:00-8:00) Greeley Hill Community Club House Fiske Road Greeley Hill, CA
Lodi, March 21, 2009 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Core 3:00-5:00) Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 413 Lockeford Street, Jackson Hall Lodi, CA
West Point, To be Determined (March 24 tentative) Community Hall
Modesto, April 4, 2009 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Core 5:00-7:00) Stanislaus County Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA
2/7/2009
The Inyo National Forest Announces the Release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Motorized Travel Management
After four years of work and over 25 public meetings and workshops, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Inyo National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, formerly known as Route Designation, is now available for a 60-day public review and comment period.
2/1/2009
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting public workshops in four locations around LA County in early February as part of the LA County OHV Dialogue. Workshop dates & info Sign up for alerts from LA County OHV Dialogue
1/31/2009
Please tell the Governor’s to not raid the OHV Trust Fund to help balance the state budget!
Good News. The calls hundreds of you made to your legislators urging them not to “borrow” $90 Million from your Green Sticker OHV Trust Fund made a difference!! Reliable sources tell us the Governor has offered to “borrow” only $60 Million, leaving us $30 Million. I bet you would rather not lose any of your $90 Million Green Sticker Fund.
In order to do that we need to keep the pressure on. So Save The Trails has a created an easy way. Please click the below link and in just Two Minutes you can send the Governor a letter telling him to leave our $90 Million Trust Fund alone.. Your letter will be hand delivered to the Governor by CORVA.
This money has funded projects to benefit the environment as well as building and maintaining popular trails enjoyed by mountain bike, horse riding, hiking and OHV use, so everyone should be interested in preserving the Green Sticker OHV Trust Fund.
We want to generate at least 3000 letters in one week. That means we need everyone who reads this to send a letter. Please forward this alert to your friends, your club and anyone else who you think will want to help.Click here to Send Your Letter to Save your $90 Million Green Sticker OHV Fund
We would also like to deliver letters to every State legislator. If you are interested in helping deliver them please send me an email at Chris@StewardsOfTheSequoia.org
Thanks to Chris Horgan, Stewards of the Sequoia, Division of CTUC 501c3 non-profit for creating this alert.
1/22/2009
Legislative Alert AB-134
CORVA just received notice of this new proposed legislation. This is another effort to legislate OHV safety for the young OHV rider and would impose a $125 fine on a guardian, parent or designated adult who allows a child under 14 to operate an OHV when they cannot safely reach the controls.
CORVA is presently analyzing the text of the legislation in order to fully understand all the potential implications of this bill. We have been aware that a new child ATV safety bill would probably be introduced by Assembly member Blakeslee following the failure of last year's bill.
Look for upcoming communications from CORVA on the legislative front.Text of bill
(1) Existing law requires the operator of an off-highway motor vehicle to be able to reach and operate all controls necessary to safely operate the vehicle.This bill would prohibit a parent or guardian of a child who is under 14 years of age, or an adult who is authorized by the parent or guardian to supervise that child, from granting permission to, or knowingly allowing, that child to operate an off-highway motor vehicle in a manner that violates the above-described requirement. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require a court, upon a 1st conviction, to impose a fine of $125. The bill would also impose fines upon a 2nd or subsequent conviction.
(2) Existing law requires the clerk of a court in which a person was convicted of a violation of the Vehicle Code to prepare within 5 days after conviction and immediately forward to the Department of Motor Vehicles an abstract of the record of the court covering the case in which the person was so convicted.
This bill would expand the Vehicle Code violations that the clerk of a court is required to report to the department to include violations of special regulations with respect to operating a vehicle on public lands, local ordinances prohibiting entry into mountain fire districts, proper supervision requirements for a child under 14 years of age operating an off-highway vehicle, and proper supervision requirements for a child under 14 years of age operating an all-terrain vehicle.
(3) Existing law establishes that specified convictions and violations under the Vehicle Code and traffic-related incidents count as points against a driver's record for purposes of the suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive and that certain other violations do not result in a violation point count.
This bill would expand the list of violations that do not result in a violation point count to include violations of special regulations with respect to operating a vehicle on public lands, local ordinances prohibiting entry into mountain fire districts, proper supervision requirements for a child under 14 years of age operating an off-highway vehicle, and proper supervision requirements for a child under 14 years of age operating an all-terrain vehicle.
(4) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: yes.
1/19/2009
Part of the Governor’s latest budget proposal is a $90M loan from the OHV Trust Fund to help balance the state budget!
Although we understand that the state is in the grip of the worst budget crisis in history, this loan is not a solution to the problem!
Why? The law requires that this loan must be repaid within 2 years, so all this does is delay a real solution to the budget problem.
Similar tactics have been tried in the past. In recent years the state budget was often balanced by borrowing billions from constitutionally protected trust funds reserved for highway construction and repair of local streets and roads. Local governments united to oppose this borrowing gimmick and the governor and legislature agreed to stay away from borrowing from local government trust funds this year. Unfortunately this commitment does not extend to our OHV Trust Fund.
The governor is proposing an urgency bill that would authorize this loan. This money is our green sticker money that comes directly from the increased cost of green stickers from $25 to $50. This funding was supposed to go to law enforcement and other essential public safety services as well as improving our program. The public agreed to this fee increase to better fund the program, not to bail out the state budget.
What can you do?
It is urgent that all OHV users get in touch with their state legislators as soon as possible.
Write or Fax a letter to YOUR state senator and state assembly member.
Tell them to stop borrowing to balance the budget.
Tell them the OHV Trust Fund should not be used to balance the budget
Loans like this are just gimmicks and not a solution to the real problem.
We were willing to raise our fees to be able to keep our program operating, we should not become the scapegoats in this budget battle.
During the last election many legislators signed a promise that they would not use borrowing to balance the budget.
Ask your legislators if they signed a "no borrowing pledge", and ask them if they are going to stand by that promise.
Specific points to make are:
- Members of the public agreed to a fee increase to support a specific program, but now the revenue generated is being diverted from its intended purpose - a breach of public trust.
- Borrowing from state funds that must be repaid does not solve the budget problem, it only defers dealing with the problem to a later date when it will be even more difficult to solve.
- Using a trust fund as a revenue source sets a bad precedent. Trust funds are established to protect public funds for specific purposes. This could lead to diversion of funds from other trust funds in the future potentially including even entitlement funds.
- The budget crisis must be resolved through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, not more borrowing.
FAX or email your letter today!!!
To comment to the governor: http://gov.ca.gov/interact
Comment your representatives go here: http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp
(Enter your home address and then start making calls to your representatives)
It is imperative you do this ASAP
Thanks
CORVA President, Jim Woods
CORVA Immediate Past President Ed Waldheim 760 373 0033
CORVA Past President Steve Kuehl
CERA assistant LAO - Bruce Brazil California Enduro Riders Association
WHO WE ARE
The California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) is a varied group of outdoor recreationists who are extremely active in promoting the positive aspects of vehicular access on public lands and protecting that right. The group is composed of the owners of "Green Sticker" vehicles such as ATV's, motorcycles, 3-wheelers, trail bikes, and dune buggies, as well as "street legal" 4X4 vehicles, dual sport motorcycles, bajas, and desert racers.
CORVA's main purpose is to work with the land managers for responsible off-highway vehicular access and recreation opportunities. Secondarily, we educate our membership on the constantly changing rules and regulations and promote clean-up and trail maintenance projects. We continue to monitor and lobby the powers in Sacramento
Please visit http://www.corva.org
Jim Colln
VP - Administration
12/9/2008
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS WILL BE HOLDING A MEETING IN RIDGECREST TO DETERMINE THE COURSE AND FUTURE OF
RED ROCK STATE PARK ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH.
WE need as many people as possible to comment in writing by and attend the meeting on Dec 13th.
11/12/2008
The Omnibus Land Act of 2008 is a massive land grab bill that will lock up millions of additional acres of public land, close thousands of miles of recreation trails, harm already struggling rural economies, further reduce renewable resource harvesting, be detrimental to forest health by eliminating all forest management, restrict property rights and hamstring energy exploration in the United States.
If there were awards for bad legislation this bill might take first, second & third, but unless more people speak up it is likely to pass.Please take two minutes to submit a pre drafted letter to legislators opposing this bill by clicking below
http://72.167.145.231/savethetrails/Default.aspx?PetitionID=31 Thanks your friends at www.SaveTheTrails.us
11/9/2008
Johnson Valley Off-Road Area update
The Department of the Navy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study alternatives for meeting Marine Corps Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) sustained, combined arms, live-fire and maneuver training requirements. The proposed action is to request the withdrawal of federal public lands, acquire state and privately owned lands, and to seek the establishment of Special Use Airspace with the effect of expanding the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California.
All written, oral, or telephonic comments regarding the scope of issues that the Department of the Navy should consider during EIS preparation must be received before January 31, 2009. Written comments or requests for inclusion on the EIS mailing list may be submitted to Project Manager (Attn: Mr. Joseph Ross), Box 788104, Bldg 1554, Rm 138, MAGTFTC/MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-8104.Three public scoping meetings have been scheduled and the meeting locations are as follows: 1. December 3, 2009, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Twentynine Palms, CA; Twentynine Palms Junior High School, Hay's Gym, 5798 Utah Trail,2. December 4, 2009, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Victorville, CA; Hilton Garden Inn Victorville, 12603 Mariposa Road.3. December 5, 2009, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Ontario, CA., Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center WayFor more info on on this issue on Johnson Valley, go to the Partnership for Johnson Valley web page.
11/1/2008
Permit program for the Rand Mountains Management Area (RMMA)
On November 1, 2008 the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Ridgecrest Field Office, in coordination with Kern County and the California Desert District Advisory Council (DAC), will be implementing Phase I of an education and permit program for the Rand Mountains Management Area (RMMA).
Phase I will feature a no-cost permit to operate a motorized vehicle in the RMMA issued by an authorized BLM representative. The permit package will include a map of the designated open route network within the RMMA as well as educational information on resource issues in the area.
Phase II, to begin in approximately one year, will expand the permit program to include a fee to cover the administrative costs of the program. The administrative costs will cover law enforcement, monitoring, maintenance and implementation of the permit program. Phase II will have a mandatory educational requirement and written test before a permit will be issued to operate motor vehicles in the RMMA.
In accordance with the West Mojave plan amendment to the California Desert Conservation Area plan and the environmental assessment for the interim closure to motorized vehicle use of selected routes within the Western Rand Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), BLM will rescind the interim ACEC closures of routes R5 and R50.
At 10:00 a.m. on November 1, the BLM Ridgecrest Field Office OPENED routes R5 and R50 at the Southern end of the RMMA on R5 near Camp "C".
10/27/2008
BAY AREA - Tahoe National Forest OHV Meeting
Wednesday Night, October 29, 2008 6:30 PM
Off Highway Vehicle users have only one chance to affect the outcome of Route Designation in their favorite forest. The time for the Tahoe is now! If you ride or drive a motorcycle, ATV or 4WD you must attend.
To help you understand the Forest Service proposed plan, Friends of Tahoe Forest Access (FOTFA) is sponsoring a meeting in the Bay Area with representatives from the Tahoe National Forest. Tahoe forest officials will give a presentation of their proposed plan and answer questions from the audience. Maps may be reviewed for 30 minutes before the presentation. Link to Tahoe National Forest proposed actions and Draft Environmental Impact Statement: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/projects_plans/ohv_inv/DEIS_overview.shtml
This is an important event - the Forest Service didn't put on a meeting for Bay Area residents to ask questions and become informed, so FOTFA, along with the CORVA Comments Project Team and Bay Area OHV clubs put together this meeting for OHV users in the Bay Area.
10/22/2008
OHMVR DIVISION DRAFT PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CHANGES TO PROPOSED REGULATIONS ADDITIONAL 15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD
Program Regulations received during the written comment period (August 22 through October 6, 2008) and at the public hearings held on October 7, 2008 and October 9, 2008 in Sacramento and San Diego, respectively
10/21/2008
Attend a BLM Public Meeting to Learn About the
Possible Closure of the
Johnson Valley Off-Road Area
October 23 & 24, 2008
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Marine Corps will hold two open-house style public meetings to share details about the possible expansion of Twentynine Palms Marine Base. This plan includes land to the east and west of the base, and could result in the removal of most, if not all, of the 189,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area from public use! It could also mean the forced sale of almost 72,000 acres of privately owned land.
Attend one of the public meetings to let BLM and representatives of the Marine Corps know that closing or “withdrawing” Johnson Valley from public use will have significant impacts with the loss of this irreplaceable and unique area.
The BLM needs to hear from you to help inform them during the decision making process! The removal of Johnson Valley from public use must not happen without offsetting the enormous loss of recreational lands that will occur IF the current base expansion moves forward as PROPOSED.
ATTEND ONE OF THESE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS TO LEARN MORE!
Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Hay’s Gym, Twentynine Palms Junior High School 5798 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Friday, October 24, 2008 1:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Hilton Grand Inn Victorville · 12603 Mariposa Road, Victorville, CA 92395
Johnson Valley offers unmatched year-round outdoor opportunities for multiple use visitors and residents throughout high desert communities. Its varied landscape is punctuated by steep rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valleys, dry lake beds and sandy washes. It is used extensively for competitive racing events, OHV free play, gem and mineral collecting, rocketry, land sailing, filming and has numerous opportunities for hiking, rock hounding, wildlife watching and disbursed camping.No other designated “open” area in the California Desert provides the recreational resources and value on this broad scale.
10/1/2008
Oct. 4th 2008 11:30 AM Cal City is expanding riding opportunities
Cal City will have a Grand Opening of the new Cal City Business Trail (CC-10) from Borax Bill Park to the Business Center. Opening ride will start at 11:30 at Borax Bill Park and will enter the Business Center at 12:00 Noon. The trail is 11 Miles 1-way. The Business park will host a D.J. in the new OHV Parking Lot. OHV’s can now visit stores and restaurants at the center including: < X-Spot BBQ, Wimpey’s Burgers, Quiznos, Coffee Company, and Rider’s Choice. The trail will be open weekends until sunset. ** Riders Please stay on the marked trail into the city to help ensure the success of Cal City working to expand trails for OHV visitors
9/18/2008
BLM to Phase Out Trash Collection at Imperial Sand Dunes Asks Visitors to "Pack it Home"
8/30/2008
8/24/2008
Cal City approves trail ordinance to allow access to the business district from OHVs
8/22/2008
The 2008 proposed regulations are currently on the OHMVR website for your review. Today, Friday, August 22, 2008 the official 45-day public comment period begins and will be in effect until Monday, October 6, 2008. Please visit our website to view and comment on these 2008 proposed regulations. In addition to accepting written comments, the OHMVR Division will host two public meetings to receive further comments. The meetings are scheduled in Sacramento on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 and in San Diego on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Please visit our website for further details. < OHMVR Division website: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1164
8/20/2008
Marine Corps submits withdrawal application to Bureau of Land Management
8/16/2008
El Mirage Annual Season Passes that normally cost $90 dollars, can be purchased from the BLM Barstow office for $75 Dollars until 9/30/2008. After 10/1/2008 is it $90 dollars.
BLM Barstow Field Office 2601 Barstow Rd. Barstow CA 92311
8/16/2008
Johnson (Lucerne) Valley - Economic Impact - I NEED YOUR HELP!
Hi Everyone, My name is Kim Carpenter, I am a member of AMA/District 37. I am also a member of Rovers MC, Rescue 3 and I also provide medical/rescue services with Motorsports Medical the official medical provider for SCORE both in the states and in Mexico.
I have been active behind the scenes in the Johnson Valley (Lucerne Valley) land issues ie., Marine Corps expansion and proposed windmill project.
I am gathering information on behalf of the Partnership for Johnson Valley and have been invited to participate in the Lucerne Valley Economic Development meeting on September 2nd. This is where your help is needed. I am trying to gather as much info on how off-roading financially impacts Lucerne Valley. Think about the past six months and the times you have been out to Lucerne Valley. I need an estimate of how much you guys spend in gas, groceries, restaurant and misc expenses such as hardware store, water, dump fee's etc.
I need the BIG picture to present at this meeting. This info will then be forwarded to the powers that be who are initiating the Marine Corps expansion.
I will be making the same post on the Race-dezert and District 37 forums. Please only respond to me once. I want the dollar figure to be big but accurate.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and time. Hopefully, we will make a difference. Should you have any questions for me you can email me at carpentersa5k@msn.com
Thanks again, Kim C
7/25/2008
OHMVR DIVISION INITIAL DRAFT PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM
7/25/2008
eBay Auction to Raise Funds to Fight Clear Creek Closure
This is to support BRC,
As some of you know, on April 30, 2008, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the immediate closure of the Clear Creek Management Area ("CCMA"). Located on the Central Coast of California, in San Benito County, this highly popular 75,000-acre Management Area is one of the most popular OHV and multiple-use recreation sites in the West.
BRC wants to alert our membership to a current eBay auction to help fund our legal efforts to reopen OHV use at the BLM's Clear Creek Management Area.
Because of the generosity of Moore and Sons, a KTM dealership, we are able to offer a brand new 2007 SX 85 as an auction item. All proceeds will go directly to fund our legal efforts at Clear Creek. If the winner does not live in the SF Bay Area, the bike will be shipped to a local KTM dealership for set-up at no charge. There is a 30-day factory warranty for the motorcycle.
Link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170243543318
Happy bidding.
7/23/2008
Anti-ATV and misinformation by Smokey the Bear Public Service Announcement. Please write letters in your own words.
7/19/2008
Southern Annual Board Meeting and Elections:
On July 13,2008 the Southern Annual Board Meeting and Elections were held in Anaheim at Twila Reid Park. Approximately 25 CORVA members were in attendance which included one of CORVA's founding members and our first lobbyist Bob Ham. Also attending was Bud Schick CORVA's longest active volunteer of at least 32 years of continuous service.Discussion topics prior to the elections included Johnson Valley, CORVA president Jim Woods shared with us information from a recent meeting pulled together by the local Friends groups. The military is seeking use of the Johnson Valley area for their use. Jim Woods was also seeking volunteers for the annual Cal Pal Beach Days held on July 22-24 at Huntington Beach State Park. Volunteers get in for free and they will help staff an ATV course area for the kids in an enjoyable effort.
At the conclusion of all discussions we had presentations from all seeking a position on the southern board. Ballots were then submitted by registered CORVA members and delegates and the results announced. We had 194 votes cast and the following members were elected to serve on the board:
Jim Arbogast - Southern Regional Director
Ed Stovin - Assistant Regional Director - Grants
George Paniagua - Assistant Regional Director - Legislation
Jeff Leonard - Assistant Regional Director - Clubs
Scott O'Connell - Southern SecretaryThanks to everyone that participated. Please see the August newsletter for more information.
7/18/2008
The Cleveland Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA) is posted for 30 day review and comment period.
The link is: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/projects/ohv/index.shtml
The EA consists of 3 chapters and maps for 3 alternatives.
The comment period ends August 13, 2008.
Here is letter from the Cleveland National Forest explaining the process and listing the dates for open houses scheduled at our district office.
June 20,2008
Help Keep Clear Creek Management Area Open for All Uses Sign the Petition.
June 19, 2008
The CORVA Annual Southern Regional meeting will take place on Sunday, July 13th 2008 at Twila Reid Park located at 3100 W. Orange Avenue in Anaheim, CA 92804. Elections for the Southern Board will take place at this meeting. Registration of members and clubs will begin at 9:00am with the Annual Meeting starting at 11:00am. Interested members in serving on the southern board please contact Southern Regional Director Jim Arbogast at: 714-761-4828 or by email to: jim@corva.org
June 5, 2008
The partnership for Johnson Valley (http://PFJV.org) made a presentation at the request of the Marines regarding possible base expansion onto JOHNSON VALLEY.
June 5. 2008
CORVA Election of Officers results
On Saturday, May 31st, on a beautiful day in Bakersfield, many dedicated volunteers of CORVA gathered to hold elections of the association officers. The Association had all 7 state wide offices up for election this year and had 2 volunteers nominated for each open office.Your new officers elected include:
Jim Woods - President
Jim Colln - Vice President - Administration
Bruce Whitcher - Vice President - Land Resources and Public Policy
Dan Eger - Vice President - Education
Dan Allison - Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Roberta Woods - Treasurer
Katherine Kelsey - Secretaryhttp://www.corva.org/board.html
The board of directors would like to thank Geoff Teare and Wayne Berg who both worked without a break for more than 5 hours verifying all members, petitions received and club rosters presented. Our Annual Meeting was then called to order by Mr. Ed Waldheim who conducted the election.
The election process started with the office of the Association President. Mr. Waldheim as you may know had retired as President at the CORVA Family Fun Days event in California City. All members thanked him for his dedication for serving the association for the past 15 years at a surprise party Saturday night. Mr. Waldheim will now serve as the Immediate Past President on the board.
Each candidate was given 3 minutes to address the members present on their qualifications and goals to take the association forward. Each candidate was then asked 3 questions from the many members in attendance. Each members was given an opportunity to ask a candidate a question by raising their hands and were chosen at random.
Nominated for the President had Jim Woods and Terry Work who both received many votes in a close election. Jim Woods was announced as the winner and then the election proceeded to the next office to hear the next 2 nominees speeches and their answers to the members questions before voting in that officer. This process continued the same for all remaining offices.
The CORVA board would like to thank everyone who participated to make this election possible.
June 5, 2008
The Senate Rules Committee has announced that Eric Lueder has been appointed to the OHMVR Commission.
Mr. Lueder is the Government Relations Officer for the Marin County Motorcycle Association. He is a member of AMA 36. He is employed by the Marin County Department of Public Works where he has worked for the past 18 years as a Real Property Agent. His work has given him the opportunity to acquire lands for open space preservation along with permanent easements for equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle use. He is a democrat.
I hope you will welcome him to the Commission.
Work is continuing with the Governor’s office for the three vacancies on the Commission and the hope is to have this accomplished in time for the upcoming Commission meeting.
May 14, 2008
Friends of Johnson Valley Start Up Meeting
The meeting will be on Wednesday May 21st at 7pm at Graziano's Pizza Restaurant 1080 E Washington St. Colton, CA 92324 (909) 824-2770.
From the North, take the Washington Street exit off the Southbound 215 freeway and turn left at the light. From the South, take the Washington Street exit and make two left turns over the freeway. Graziano's is located on the left between McDonald's and Del Taco.
May 1, 2008
EMERGENCY CLOSURE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2008 OF 31,000 ACRES WITHIN THE CLEAR CREEK MANAGEMENT AREA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began conducting a study in 2004 on asbestos exposures experienced by CCMA users during typical recreational activities. The study was conducted to provide BLM with information to manage and minimize human health risks at the CCMA and to update a similar study conducted by the BLM in 1992.
On May 1, 2008 the EPA released the report, “CCMA Asbestos Exposure and Human Health Risk Assessment.” The report stated the exposures measured by EPA for many recreational activities at CCMA are “above the EPA acceptable risk range of lifetime cancers.” It also notes that children “have greater risk than adults due to higher exposure measurements [and] are of special concern because their exposures occur earlier in their lives.
Based on the findings in the report, BLM simultaneously enacted an immediate temporary closure on May 1, 2008 of 31,000 acres of the area to all public access/entry upon release of the EPA report while a Resource Management Plan (RMP) to determine the long-term management of the area is underway. The BLM’s number one priority is to protect the public’s health and safety.
Over the next two years, BLM will be preparing a Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to guide the long-term management of public lands within the CCMA. EPA and BLM will host a public meeting to discuss the results of the EPA Human Health Risk Assessment and BLM will discuss the need for the temporary emergency closure on May 8, 2008.
The Fee Program has been suspended and partial refunds will be issued to all persons who purchased a Season Pass.
Public Meetings
May 8, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, EPA and BLM, open house from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, meeting from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
May 19, Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 649 San Benito St., Hollister, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
May 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Library Room 225, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
For More Information Contact the Hollister Field Office at (831) 630-5000 or visit our website at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/hollister/clear_creek_management_area.html
Apr 26, 2008
The Department of Parks and recreation has posted a web site for the FREEMAN properties (TRUCKHAVEN)
April 11
April 10, 2008
NEW California City Fees, Fees? To use the desert?
Cal City Police Department DIRT web site Cal City Fee schedule on .PDF format Printable permit form in .PDF format. Permit form MS Word format
April 5, 2008
Dear Friends
This is one of those decade birthday years for me. You know the kind you can't hide from. It seems like everyone remembers those years, even when you'd be just as glad to have them slip by. But when I really get to thinking about entering my seventh decade (I know, I can't believe it either), I realize that without the advent of modern cancer research, I might not even be here to see a new decade of life.
Both my major bouts with cancer (prostate and carcinoma in the ear) were successfully treated with the most modern medical procedures. Even the systematic follow-up tests to make sure I remain cancer free are the consequence of research, much of which has been funded by donations from people like you.
Because of my personal and family history, I am determined to make a difference in the fight against cancer. I will again be participating in the Foothills Relay for Life 24 Hour Cancer Walk on May 17-18, 2008, at Clark Magnet high school in La Crescenta, California. Relay For Life is a team event in which team members alternate walking around an athletic track for 24 hours. We camp overnight, have live performances of local talent and enjoy food and drink donated by local eateries and markets. People living with cancer and their caregivers walk the first lap called the Survivor Lap. One of the highlights of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony which happens after nightfall. The entire track is lined with candlelit luminarias inscribed with messages honoring or remembering loved ones. It is a very moving and memorable ceremony.
I am asking for your contribution to continue the research, advocacy and support of the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer. Last year I was challenged to walk 100 laps for a sizeable financial donation. I met the challenge. If you are interested in making such a challenge for me to attempt again, let me know. You may contribute to my online donation site, click Donate Here, or if your prefer, you may send a check payable to the American Cancer Society to me at 3550 Foothill Blvd., Glendale, CA 91214.
If you would like to be a walker on our team, let me know and I will assist you in signing up. In advance I thank you for your generosity in making a stand in the battle against cancer.
Yours truly,
Ed Waldheim
Team Clean Sweep
www.FoothillsRelayForLife.com (More information on the event, photos, etc.)
April 5, 2008
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division GRANT program Focus Group Meetings 4/10-4/22
April 4, 2008
The Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is beginning to revise the Caliente Resource Management Plan.
This plan guides the management of approximately 600,000 acres of public lands and another 450,000 acres of mineral estate within Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Ventura, and western Kern counties.
Public lands within the Bakersfield Field Office are used for recreation, oil & gas production, endangered species management, livestock grazing, and much more.
April 4, 2008
COMMISSION WORKSHOPS on CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FUNDING
The California State Park and Recreation Commission is seeking creative ideas for funding parks in the hope of avoiding park closures and maintaining continuous public use. Members of the public are invited to make 2-to-3 minute presentations to the Commission at one of two workshops to be held in San Jose and Santa Monica.
The first will be conducted on Tuesday April 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Chambers and the second will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the East Wing Meeting Room of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Those testifying are encouraged to also provide a written copy of their comments for future reference by the Commission and California State Parks staff. Tuesday 4-15-08 - 6 p.m. Board Chambers, Santa Clara County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California, 95110 Wednesday 4-16-08 - 6 p.m.
March 17, 2008
“Friends of Stoddard Valley” Now Forming
As we know, Johnson and Stoddard Valleys are among our premier racing and desert Off Highway Vehicle recreation destinations.
It is common knowledge our open areas are currently under a serious threat by military encroachment and renewable energy interests. Until recently we were under the impression that our open riding areas were safe from the threats of land grabs and closures.
There is no time like the present to unite and take a stand against these threats.
It looks like a go for Thursday night at the Holiday Inn 7pm for the first official meeting of “Friends of Stoddard Valley”
We are seeking pubic involvement with this new venture regarding issues at Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley
I would like to thank Dave Cheney and crew for their work so far in securing the room at the Holiday inn at Outlet Center/ Lenwood.
Check out the following http://www.fosvohv.com/ Dave and his crew also have drummed up an impressive list of supporters
So far we have confirmed leadership or representation from the following groups:Friends of Jawbone
District 37
Friends of Giant Rock
CORVA
CA4WDC. Inc.Again, the meeting place is Holiday Inn Express 7pm Thursday night 20th
Public is invited to participate
As we know, Johnson Valley is on the hot plate. This would be a good launching point to discuss our options and ideas at a face to face level.
Any questions, Email Wnosala@aol.com
Thanks
Wayne Nosala (CORVA Field Rep.)
Article from the San Diego Union-Tribune
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080314/news_1m14offroad.html
March 9, 2008
Virtual on-line Rally to be Held by 4x4 Enthusiasts
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=664629
Off Highway Vehicle enthusiasts organize to hold first ever online rally over trail closures
In a landmark event, thousands of Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) users across the world will participate in an online, Virtual Rally to voice their concerns over a popular OHV area in Southern California. On Wednesday March 12th, 2008 Pirate4x4.com, a leading website for the OHV community, will hold this rally from 2 to 6 PM PST.
The Hammers trail system in Johnson Valley, California is being considered for requisition to expand the United States Marine Corps training facilities, which would effectively eliminate public access to Johnson Valley's unrivaled OHV Mecca.
Virtual Rally participants will be asked to post their experiences, photos and history recreating with their families in the Johnson Valley Area, and the concerns they have with losing this unique recreational resource. These comments will be posted and tracked in bulletin-board format, with a goal of creating a lasting record of how important this unassuming stretch of desert is to a vast number of people from many places -- some who visit Johnson Valley multiple times a year, and others who just dream of the opportunity of visiting the Hammers in the future. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the rally and read the thread, as this is a public rally, you do not need to be a member of Pirate4x4.com to read what is posted.
Families and clubs have recreated in this area for many years with OHV’s, and competitive rock crawling, rock racing, motorcycling, and ATV events have been held there for more than a decade, with significant rewards for the area economy. In February, the famed “King of the Hammers” annual rock race crowned its king.
The Bureau of Land Management currently owns the Johnson Valley's varied landscape of steep red rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valleys, dry lake beds, dunes, and sandy washes. The main attraction for most visitors is family OHV recreation: trail-rides, competitive racing events, and general OHV free play. Johnson Valley sees hundreds of thousands of recreation days with users motorcycling, ATVing, 4x4ing, rally crossing, camping, hiking, rock-hounding, and wildlife-watching.
More information is available at www.pirate4x4.com
The link for the rally on Wednesday, March 12th will be www.pirate4x4.com/jv
Feb 14, 2008
The Desert Vipers are running their Grand Prix in Adelanto week after this, and will pay CORVA (or any other OHV organization of your choice) $100 per day per person for volunteering to be on the race course as safety flaggers. Last year we raised $4600 and had a really good time doing it. Volunteers can choose what days they want to sign up for, Fri, Sat and/or Sun. If you can come and help out please let me know as I am coordinating with the Vipers. We have to be on site by 8am the day of to be included. Camping spots are available with the Vipers in the infield area if I know about your need in advance.
Contact Dan Allison @ n2dirt@n2dirt.org
Feb 10, 2008
San Bernardino County OHV ordinance 3973
Because a lot of hard work by some the nicest off-roading families in the world, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is finally considering changes to OHV ordinance 3973.
But, the Friends of Giant Rock (FOGR) believe that most of the Folks affected by this ordinance are still unaware of its history, its significance or its present status.
And, FOGR needs the help of everyone who recreates in San Bernardino County and anyone who believes that requiring a permit for a family to assemble on their own land, is just plane wrong.
So, please continue to petition the Supervisors for an ORV friendly outcome.
Our Supervisors have FOGR's proposal but they need to be reminded about how important their decisions are to us and how united the off-roading community is.
See the ordinance and the proposal at www.friendsofgiantrock.com
FOGR believes education and enforcement is the answer, not repressive
laws that make criminals out of good people.
There is still time to act. So tell your neighbors, tell your friends and most
importantly, simply, tell the Supervisors to... "Please Consider FOGR's Proposal".
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
Chair (of agenda item #69, 8/21/07) Paul Biane
385 N. Arrowhead Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
or e mail these guys...
Supervisor 1st District Brad Mitzelfelt ( SupervisorMitzelfelt@sbcounty.gov )
Supervisor 2nd District Gary Ovitt ( SupervisorOvitt@sbcounty.gov )
Supervisor 3rd District Dennis Hansberger ( SupervisorHansberger@sbcounty.gov )
Supervisor 4th District Paul Biane ( SupervisorBiane@sbcounty.gov )
Supervisor 5th District Josie Gonzales ( SupervisorGonzales@sbcounty.gov )
Feb 3, 2008
Are you tired of seeing more & more trails closed to you & your children? You can do something about it before it is too late.
As you know many National Forests are proposing to close up to 60% of the existing trails to motorized use & the majority of the public.
Literally thousands of miles of trails are on the chopping block. What if you could make a real difference & help keep your trails open?
What if it would only take an hour of your time? Watch the short video at www.TrailsInTrouble.org to find out how
Feb 1, 2008
Sun Valley Motocross - DENIED
Thanks for everyone who supported this, we had about 300 people show up. NO public comment was allowed.
The City Council voted to deny the zoning for the Sun Valley Motocross track.
http://SunValleyMotocross.com
Jan 29, 2008
Sun Valley Motocross - Final Vote on Feb 1 in Van Nuys
This is the final decision for Sun Valley Motocross.
L. A. City Council will make it's last vote to support or stop the track.
The City Council vote on Sun Valley Motocross has been Scheduled for Friday February 1st at 10am.
A huge attendance at this meeting is really needed. Please bring as many people as you can.
Everyone who shows will get a Sun Valley Motocross Pin and be eligible for a free track day.
Please wear your MX jerseys!
The City Council Meeting on Friday, February 1st will be held at:Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Center, First Floor conference room, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys 91401
If the City Council votes to uphold our Zoning Approval, we're just weeks away from the Dirt Wurx designed and built tracks to be open!
Jan 29, 2008
Just a heads up on enforcement between Jawbone and Dove Springs.
The areas on the FOJ map in green denoted "Limited Use" BLM and Kern County sheriffs are ramping up on citations if they catch you behind those red signs.
They have already issued some citations.
Ed and I saw many fresh new tire tracks after the weekend rains right past many red posts off trails such as SC176,173, 175 and such.
I hate to be the one to bear this news, I hate to see these trails closed myself.
These trails were never worked into the route inventory back in the early 80s.
Its only recently the anti access nuts are pressing to close the entire area.
If we continue to use these trails, we will surly lose the entire area. Once its gone....its gone
They have ample evidence and it is mounting against us, The BLM is currently being sued because of us.
I was asked to let you guys know before hand, so there is no excuse to be on those closed trails.
Again, I don't make these rules, Don't yell at me for posting them!
I just don't want to see any more closures like we have in the Rands!
Wayne Nosala Friends of Jawbone & CORVA Field Rep.
Jan 27, 2008
ANNUAL CLEVELAND NF VOLUNTEER TRAINING on Feb. 9
Jan 22, 2008
Jan 21, 2008
Sun Valley Motocross - L. A. City Council will make it's last vote to support or stop the track.
This is the final decision for Sun Valley Motocross.
We need as many people to come as possible.
The City Council vote on Sun Valley Motocross has been Scheduled for Friday February 1st at 10am.
A huge attendance at this meeting is really needed. Please bring as many people as you can.
Everyone who shows will get a Sun Valley Motocross Pin and be eligible for a free track day.
Please wear your MX jerseys!
The City Council Meeting on Friday, February 1st will be held at: Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Center First Floor conference room 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys 91401
If the City Council votes to uphold our Zoning Approval, we're just weeks away from the Dirt Wurx designed and built tracks to be open!
Please forward this to all your contacts so they can be alerted and make plans to come. If Sun Valley Motocross is new to you, please see http://SunValleyMotocross.com .
Get on the Sun Valley Motocross mailing list.
Jan 9, 2008
Jan 9, 2008
New Fee Schedule for El Mirage OHV Area has been postponed
Starting
February 10October 1, 2008 there will be user fees charged at the El Mirage OHV Area. The fees are as follows:$15 for a daily pass
$30 for a weekly pass$90 for a season pass
You can purchase your pass on-site or contact the Barstow Field Office at (760) 252-6000 for a list of off-site vendors.
Jan 8, 2008
Border Patrol has Implemented Zero Tolerance for Illegal Mexican Border Entries
Beginning in January 2008, the Border Patrol will be conducting enhanced operations along the border encompassing both the Grey's Wells and Midway Campgrounds. These operations will include a heightened detection and surveillance strategy coupled with an immediate response protocol to intercept all illegal cross border traffic. We will implement a zero tolerance for illegal cross border entries. It is and will remain the responsibility of the recreationists to know and abide by the law. Recreationists who accidentally illegally cross the border are subject to the zero tolerance.
Entry into the United States must be via a Port of Entry. Any individual who effects an illegal entry is subject to arrest and/or fine. Vehicles and personal property are subject to seizure.
Please read the following letter to fully understand the Border Patrol enhanced operations along the border encompassing both Grey's Well, Buttercup and Midway Campgrounds.
Dec 21, 2007
Sun Valley Motocross - Update
The 15 December Sound Test went extremely well.
The participants all had a great time. Most importantly, the bikes were shown to easily be within applicable zoning regulations!
To see some pictures, see SunValleyMotocross.com . The next big push is for attendance at the City Council meeting in Van Nuys.
It's scheduled for Friday, February 1st.
We'll need to show the strongest support ever in front of the entire Los Angeles City Council. Mark your calendars - tell your friends!
Dec 13, 2007
Sun Valley Motocross - Update
The huge interest in this event was not anticipated and it should have been stated that participation is limited by our zoning restrictions. We've had numerous people saying "I'm coming" who haven't been confirmed and are not on the list. Sorry, but unless you've been told your in, you're not. (Another hint - people coming have their children riding.)
Please e-mail stangale@pacbell.net if you have any questions.
Dec 4, 2007
Huge Eminent Domain land closures for Parks (Rim of the Valley Natural Legacy Study Act!)
Please call your Congressman & ask them to
- oppose HR3998, the National Legacy Study Act
- oppose a Unanimous Consent Vote on HR 3998
- insist upon a recorded vote on HR 3998
You have a huge chance to strike a blow for private property rights. You have a chance to really make a difference in the process in Washington, DC.You can fight for an open and transparent Congress. Congressional secrecy must be stopped. You must deluge you're your Congressman's office with callsopposing HR 3998. You must insist on a recorded vote on HR 3998. Call, fax and e-mail your Congressman. Get others to do the same. Any Congressmancan be called at (202) 225-3121.You must call all day Monday and Tuesday, December 4th and 5th. Call several times. Get others to do the same. Watch C-Span to watch the voteand any debate if there is any debate.Under Unanimous Consent, there will be little or no debate. Call your Congressman at (202) 225-3121 to find out if the vote has taken place yetand how he or she voted. Make sure when you call before the vote that you ask his or her position on the bill and let us know. Send a note to thefollowing e-mail. Chuck Cushman American Land Rights Association ccushman@pacifier.com (360) 687-3087Read the whole Email from http://www.LandRights.org Please copy and forward the email to everyone TODAY!
Dec 4, 2007
Sun Valley Motocross - RIDE
(Sorry We can not accept any more riders, ZONING RESTRICTIONS)
In order to show the surrounding homeowners that Sun Valley Motocross will not adversely effect their neighborhood, a sound test has been planned. We're looking for riders to participate in the Sun Valley Motocross sound test. Please bring lots of kids!
We'll have a temporary course for the big bikes and a separate course for the kids.
After the sound test, we'll have open riding for the day.
When: Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at 9AM.
Where: Sun Valley Motocross
http://sunvalleymotocross.com/Directions.aspx
In order to ride, each bike must pass the 96 DBa sound test. (http://sunvalleymotocross.com/SoundTest.aspx)
This will be a catered event.. There is no charge for participating.
Please e-mail stangale@pacbell.net to confirm you're coming! Write if you have any questions.
Nov 27, 2007
As you can see form the posting by the OHV division, we are in support of this proposal for reallocation of funds so that other grants can be funded in the categories of Law enforcement and Non-Cesa, which is Operation and Maintenance for our trails. Areas that have high intensive use of Off Road Vehicles as it stands now are going to receive ZERO funding, 2 years in a row unless we make some changes.Your e-mails to the division and commission to support this change will be appreciated.
OHMVR Commission: Tel: (916) 324-5801, Fax: (916) 324-0271, E-Mail: ohvinfo@parks.ca.gov,
Ed Waldheim, CORVA President.
Nov 5, 2007
There are exactly 17 days left to comment on the Moab BLM RMP and Travel Plan.
Nov 4, 2007
Rim of the Valley has been combined into the New Natural Legacy Study Act!
Natural Resources Committee Vote On Huge Park Land Grab Bill Nov. 7th.
Nov 4, 2007
Lassen National Forest will hold three workshops regarding the Proposed Action (PA) for wheeled motorized vehicle travel.
Workshops will be held Nov. 5th ,7th & 8th @ from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Nov 1, 2007
Over 60 people enthusiastically showed up yesterday at Los Angeles City Hall for support of the Sun Valley Motocross track.
We got a continuance, which means we have until February 1st, 2008 to get the support of all the city council members.
A huge thanks to those who've written letters and showed up at these meetings.
Without you - the project never would have come this far.Remember - your support is the driving force behind Sun Valley MX’s eventual success! Thank you!
CALL -- Send letters for support to your Los Angeles City Council members supporting the permitting of the Sun Valley MX.
If we stop the pressure we will loose.
Nov 1, 2007
Stanislaus National Forest is moving forward with a Forest Travel Management proposal.
They seek your advice in preparing for the public meetings on the plan.
An SRS meeting is planned for: NOV 14, 2007 - Time: 6-9 PM Place: Stanislaus National Forest, 19777 Greenley Rd., Sonora, CA 95370
PLEASE BRING A SNACK TO SHARE
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Greetings
2. Quick Updates from Forest Service on recent events and other recreation related issues
3. Discussion of key information and presentation methods to assist the public in reviewing and being effective in the Travel management Process
4. Communications and Outreach Planning for all forest stakeholders
5. Next Steps and Adjourn
More about the process to date is at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv/index.shtml
Sincerely, Lisa Beutler, SRS Facilitator and Associate Director, Center for Collaborative Policy California State University, Sacramento
Oct 28, 2007
FRIENDS OF ELDORADO & STEWARDS OF THE SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST FORMED IN RESPONSE TO ROUTE CLOSURES
Mission is to work with Forest Service to maintain routes and educate forest users.
In response to the Eldorado National Forest’s Draft Impact study, which may remove over 1,800 miles of routes in Eldorado National Forest (ENF), the non-profit group The Friends of Eldorado, (FOE) has been formed by the users of the Eldorado National Forest. These users include a vast range of people including off-highway vehicle users, hunters, campers, hikers, photographers, fishermen, and other concerned members of the recreation community.
The mission of Friends of Eldorado is to work closely with the Forest Service and various other organizations to help maintain trails, roads and campsites in ENF through work-parties, forest and campsite clean-ups. A secondary goal of the organization will be to educate forest users on responsible use of the forest. In less than 12 hours after the creation of Friends of Eldorado (FOE), the organization’s website, www.friendsofeldorado.com, has received over 300 unique visits and has had 50 individuals join the organization. This is no small feat in that FOE went from inception to creation in less than one month.
Stewards of the Sierra National Forest is a division of California Trail Users Coalition, a 501(C)3 non-profit, and was formed by concerned citizens who have enjoyed recreating in the Sierra National Forest for many years. They are dedicated to promoting public access, and working with the Forest Service to develop a transportation system that provides for public access and recreation. Stewards of the Sierra National Forest are also creating a volunteer program that promotes education among users to maintain a healthy forest environment. Please visit their website at www.stewardsofthesierranationalforest.org.
Please get involved! Consider joining the following groups promoting responsible use of our National Forests:
Eldorado National Forest: Friends of Eldorado (FOE), www.friendsofeldorado.com
Lassen National Forest: Friends of the High Lakes (FHL), www.friendsofthehighlakes.com
Plumas National Forest: Sierra Access Coalition (SAC), www.sierraaccess.com
San Bernardino National Forest: San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA), www.sbnfa.org
Sequoia National Forest: Stewards of the Sequoia (SOTS), www.stewardsofthesequoia.org
Sierra National Forest: Stewards of the Sierra National Forest (SOTSNF), www.stewardsofthesierranationalforest.org
Tahoe National Forest: Friends of Tahoe Forest Access (FOTFA), www.fotfa.com
Tahoe National Forest: Friends of Foresthill OHV Trails (FOFOT), www.friendsofforesthillohvtrails.org
Oct 25, 2007
Volunteers needed to work Town of Randsburg traffic control on Thanksgiving Weekend. We need volunteers to help on Friday 23, 24, and 25.
Please contact Wayne Nosala, wnosala@aol.com Randsburg Traffic Chair for Friends of Jawbone.
OCT 18 2007
Sun Valley Motocross -
The Planning and Land Use committee voted to support the appeal, in essence opposing the motocross track. Councilman Tony Cardenas sent a staff member to the hearing to relate that “the Councilmember cannot support the motocross track.” Only 5 people showed up in opposition to the project.
The fight for the motocross track is not over. This item will be before the full City Council on Wednesday, October 31st at 10:00am.
Oct 18, 2007
(Truckhaven) Freeman Properties Public Meeting:
Oct 24, 6pm to 8:00pm Borrego Springs Resort, 1112 Tilting T Drive Borrego Springs, CA
a public meeting will be held at the Borrego Springs Resort, to inform the public about the acquisition of the Freeman Properties by California State Parks. The Freeman properties are approximately 4,000 acres of desert land located just east of the San Diego County border and north of highway S-2. The area contains many sensitive natural and cultural resources and has been used for off-highway vehicle recreation for many years. Information will be given regarding the process that will be used to prepare the General Plan and environmental documents for the properties. General information will also be given regarding some of the interesting features and resources found in the area. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and will conclude at 8:00 pm. The Borrego Springs Resort is located at 1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, California 92004.
Contact Kathy Dolinar at 760 767-5391
Oct 16, 2007
The long road to take our OHV Program back from those wishing to end our sport has arrived!
Senator Steinberg's bill, SB 742 PASSED the legislators and the Governor has signed it!
It will take effect on Jan. 1 2008
Oct 14, 2007
Sun Valley Motocross -
As you may know, Sun Valley Motocross will be opening next month based on passing a few last hurdles.
The track has gained it's zoning approval, but this approval has been appealed.
You can easily help beat this appeal. Do it now - don't put it off!
The Planning & Land Use Committee meets Tuesday, Oct 16th.
The committee members are Councilmen Reyes, Weiss & Huizar.
Click the E-mail links for the following councilmen:
Councilman Reyes councilmember.reyes@lacity.org
Councilman Weiss councilmember.Weiss@lacity.org
Councilman Huizar councilmember.Huizar@lacity.org
Simply tell them your name, and in your own words that you want them to support the Sun Valley Motocross Park.
That's it!
We Need people to come to this meeting. The more people we have, the better the odds are that we'll prevail. Bring your friends, family, etc.
Tuesday October 16th, 2007, at 2:00p.m. City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Edward R. Roybal Hearing Room, #350.
Please make plans, and e-mail stangale@pacbell.net to confirm you're coming and how many you're bringing.
Oct 7, 2007
Out President, Ed Waldheim was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame this weekend.
Congratulations Ed !
Sept 25,2007
Sept 21, 2007
Info:
Congressman John Doolittle is meeting in Washington D.C. with senior members of the USDA, to discuss this USFS Route Inventory process. He understands the dilemma, and after meeting with OHV folks including the LAO, he called for this meeting to clarify some of the issues the OHV community is having with the roll out of the Route Inventory Program, and is using the El Dorado NF as an example of why the American Public is concerned, angry, frustrated and is calling for more answers as to why this process is one of closure dominated alternatives while the sport of OHV has grown 15 fold in recent years and over 600% in the last 30 years. While monetary reasons are often cited, Doolittle was frustrated as California OHV riders have contributed over $100 million dollars to the USFS for forests in California to SUPPLEMENT the USFS for OHV activity, and was the only state to pay $12 million to assist in the GPS/Trail Mapping process via its "Green Sticker" program.
Doolittle has contacted Congressman Dan Lungren and Wally Herger, as they represent OHV with forests in their jurisdictions. As the RI process rolls out throughout California with its 19 forests, other Congressional representatives will be brought up to speed by the public and those listed above.
Doolittle agreed that the public was not, and is not, well served by the short Public Comment periods on such complicated documents............
Sept 11, 2007
The long road to take our OHV Program back from those wishing to end our sport has almost arrived.
Senator Steinberg's bill, SB 742 PASSED the legislators and now we await the Governor to sign it.
Thanks to those that called their representatives.
In the September issue of our Off Roader In Action newsletter, President Ed Waldheim explains our situation on page 4.
The complete bill can be found here:http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/...ed_asm_v94.pdf
Last amendments here:http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_0701-0750/sb_742_bill_20070906_amended_asm_v93..html
Sept 7, 2007
Effective now, whips and flags are required on all ATV's in Ocotillo Wells SVRA.
Effective now Corral Canyon and Bear Valley road in The Cleveland National Forest are closed to OHV (and all) use due to extreme fire conditions. OHV use will open after the next rain.
Aug 30, 2007
The fourth annual CCMA Oceano Dunes Beach Race & Festival will take place on October 19, 20 and 21, 2007 at the Oceano Dunes SVRA (aka Pismo Dunes). CHARITABLE PURPOSE. As with past events, this event raises funds for SCI Research Advancements, a foundation dedicated to supporting research leading to finding a cure for paralysis cause by spinal cord injury (www.scicure.org). It also raises funds for the Clayton Memorial Foundation, a foundation that assists injured motorcycle racers (www.cyclenews.com).
Aug 28,2007
The Moab UT. Resource Management Plan (RMP) is now available for public comment. The Draft RMP/EIS may be downloaded. Hard copies are available for public inspection at the Grand County, San Juan County, Mesa County (Grand Junction, CO) and Salt Lake City public libraries, and at the Moab, Monticello, Grand Junction and Salt Lake City BLM offices. The comment period will conclude on November 30, 2007.
Comments may also be mailed or emailed to the addresses listed below.
Public meetings concerning the Draft RMP/EIS will be held in four locations. The locations and dates of these public meetings are listed below.
Location
Address
Date
Time
Grand Center
182 North 500 West Moab, UT
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monticello High School
164 South 200 West, Monticello, UT
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2 Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
Thursday, September 27, 2007
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Salt Lake City Main Public Library
210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug.27,2007
We need letters in OPPOSING the creation of the RIM OF THE VALLEY NOW
Here is a copy of the letter Ed Waldheim wrote and sent out. .doc (MS Word format) .txt (plain Text format)
Modify the letter as needed and send it to your representatives.
Find your US representatives Our US Senators Find and know your CA Representatives
Aug. 27,2007
Sign the petition to support of keeping the trails and routes of the Eldorado National Forest open for OHV’s, hikers, campers, fishermen, hunters and more.
The 45-day review period is coming to an end on September 4th and we need as much support as possible to show that the OHV community is committed to keeping the Eldorado National Forest trails and routes open.
Aug 26, 2007
The SUN VALLEY MX TRACK approval has been appealed a second time. (It can only be appealed twice.)
There are now 2 dates set for dealing with this appeal:1. Planning and Land Use Management Committee - September 11th, 2007, at 2 P.M., at City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in the Edward R. Roybal Hearing Room, #350.
2. City Council - September 26th, 2007, at 10 A.M. at City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in the John Ferraro Chamber, Room 340.You, your relatives, and friends of all ages are urged to attend and show support.
Please make plans, and e-mail stangale@pacbell.net to confirm you're coming and how many you're bringing.
Aug 24, 2007
OHV Rally and Protest at the Placerville Fairgrounds Sunday August 26th Noon to 7:00PM
Aug 11, 2007
Review the 2008 OHV Grant Applications (updated 8/26/2007)
Aug 9, 2007
The Friends of Last Chance Canyon ( http://www.tflcc.org ) are actively trying to protect one of the very few remaining accessible 1930's-era mining camps - Bickel Camp in the El Paso mountains just south of Inyokern, CA. To see camp maps and photos go to http://www.bickelcamp.org Recent large amounts of holiday weekend visitors were finding it hard pressed to park dirt bikes and atvs at the camp, and were using artifacts to park against . We need hitching posts to provide boundary and parking support for bikes. The BLM has just offered to provide poles and cabling and the digging of the postholes on August 24th/25th. What's needed is to put things together, and your help would be greatly appreciated! We'll probably be having to cut the 6 inch poles to size, and set the 2 ends and cross member to make several of the hitching posts around the parking area at the camp. More info will be posted this weekend at http://flcc-charlie.livejournal.com/ I'll be meeting soon with the BLM to find out details. Thanks so much helping save this special place!
Charlie (charlie@tflcc.org)
Aug 8, 2007
Rim of the Valley Proposed National Park is up AGAIN past articles on Rim of the Valley
Senate Energy Committee Seeks To Avoid A Hearing On Rim Of The Valley (S 1053) (HR 1835)
Park Service Rim of the Valley “Corridor” to Swallow Entire Mountain Ranges Surrounding Southern California
Aug 8, 2007
3N17 From Bear Divide/Sand Cyn up to the turnoff to the Magic Mtn Comm site road will be closed to all public traffic for about 3 weeks, pending
fire restrictions. The slumped out section on the paved section of 3N17 is going to be repaired and closed starting today. The contractor will try to
allow emergency access for F.S. folks but there may be delays. The road will be signed etc. PLEASE pass the word to the fire folks, CTUC, Northfork
or anyone else so they can use Indian Cyn etc. The road to Magic Mtn will be accessible but via Indian Cyn. to 3N17.
Aug 7, 2007
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Victor Valley Station Grant Aapplication, public meeting regarding the grant application has been scheduled for 6:00 PM Thursday, August 9th, at the Wimbledon Center - 12370 Hesperia Road, Suite #10, Victorville.
July 12, 2007
Cleveland National Forest is hosting five public open houses starting July 23rd in Alpine and ending August 1st in San Juan Capistrano, to provide an update on Land Management Planning (LMP) implementation by sharing information on upcoming projects and asking the public to provide input on some projects currently under consideration.
July 5, 2007
The Wilderness Society has just launched a mis-information campaign to shut down your trails
They plan on flooding the Forest with comments to close your trails. They plan on flooding the upcoming meetings with their anti access crowd
If you live near the Visalia or Porterville meeting please attend to counter their propaganda
When they talk about the need for trail closures ask them if they have been to the area. Ask them how many hours they have volunteered on the trails. Ask them why the trails need to be closed to motorized users who have volunteered thousands of hours to keep them in good condition for everyone. Without our volunteers the trails will get brushed over in 2 years & not even hikers will be able to use them.
Stewards of the Sequoias have put together a really simple way for you to submit a meaningful comment to help keep your trails open.
Just click here & you can make your comment easily http://www.stewardsofthesequoia.org/ALERT-Easiest_way_comment.html
Monday, July 9 (6 to 8 p.m.) Tulare County Office of Education 2637 West Burrel Avenue Visalia, Ca ( west of county courthouse).Tuesday, July 10 (6 to 8 p.m.) Supervisor's Office, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, Ca
You can read their misinformation here
http://action.wilderness.org/campaign/sequoiaorv
July 4, 2007
National Forest Route Designation Plan: Be Aware of What is Happening in Your Forest
By Bruce Whitcher, CORVA Field Rep.
June 18, 2007
Sequoia National Forest Based will be holding five public meetings, regarding the Public Wheeled Motorized Travel Management. On the new forest proposal maps showing which trails will remain open, Approximately 160 trails are proposed to be closed, including 4x4 roads, ATV & Single-track trails, in the Piute/Greenhorn/Breckenridge planning area of 208,000 acres. Including two trails the Stewards of the Sequoias have adopted (Willow Gulch & Little Dry) are proposed for closure, as well as 24 previously designated trails.
Monday, June 25, 6 PM to 8 PM, Veterans Hall 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, Ca
Thursday, June 28, 6 PM to 8 PM, Council Chambers, 100 W. California Avenue, Ridgecrest, Ca
Saturday, June 30, 10 AM to 12 PM, Doubletree Inn, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, Ca
Monday, July 9, 6 PM to 8 PM, Tulare County Office of Education, 2637 West Burrel AV. Visalia, Ca ( west of county courthouse)
Tuesday, July 10, 6 PM to 8 PM, Supervisors Office, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, CaThe turnout to each of these meetings must be strong.
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS & POLITE AT THE MEETING. ALIENATING THE FOREST STAFF WILL NOT HELP US. TALK ABOUT THE FACTS.
June 4,2007 (NOTE: DATES have CHANGED)
One of our fell off-roaders, Jim Riley had a bad accident on his bike at Ocotillo Wells a few months ago, he was air lifted out and ultimately sustained damage to his neck. Jim is now fighting to regain use of all his limbs. Jim has been self employed and sole provider for his family, including his wife Leslie and his 16 year old son Patrick. Now he needs our help !The fund raiser Poker Run at Ocotillo Wells Date Changed to Nov. 3 and a ride to the Superstitions on Nov. 4th.
Any Donations will be greatly appreciated!
June 4, 2007
Need to dump your RV on the way home? Here is a link to a website that lists most Dump Stations. Please plan where to dump before you leave on a trip.
(if you know if one that is missing please submit it.)
May 24, 2007
Ed Waldheim will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum's newly created Leadership/Motorcycle Rights Advocates category on October 5.
See the list of Ed's accomplishments (Too many to list here, needs it's own page!)
ED, congratulations on another achievement and a lifetime of contribution to OHV advocacy!
May 6.2007
The U.S. Forest Service's budget is going up in smoke. People are seeing it already in the way campgrounds are no longer being maintained like they used to be or trails not being taken care of like they once were. Congress needs to look at this issue in an objective way before it becomes a crisis.” Write Your Congressman.
May 5,2007
Harry Baker had a heart attack on April 31. He went to the Emergency Room at about 6 PM, and he was admitted. The pain continued to get worse, and at about 2 AM May 1, they operated. They put in 2 stents and did an angioplasty.
He is home now and doing well after the surgery. Everyone on the CORVA BOD are wishing Harry a complete recovery.
( Harry and Helen Baker are Lifetime members of CORVA, members for 23 years and Harry is also Southern District VP of CAL4WD.)
April 20, 2007
Tom Tammone of CORVA and 2 others were awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for their VOLUNTEER efforts in the Trabuco Ranger District.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States to recognize the best in American spirit, and to encourage all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service, and civic participation. The Award is given to individuals that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation over the course of a 12 month period.
Congratulations To: Mike McDermott – Gold Medal Award, John Kaiser – Bronze Medal Award, Tom Tammone – Bronze Medal Award
April 19, 2007
Volunteers are needed to work with kids July 25 & 26 at the CAL PALS event in Huntington Beach. Contact rexley@calpal.org .
April 4, 2007
Ed Waldheim is walking in the Relay For Life to raise money to fight cancer. Please support Ed on this as he does more for the OHV community than anyone else I know.
Here is Ed's letter, Please Support Ed.
Another way to help fight Cancer is to donate your computers idle time by joining the World Community Grid. (I Joined in December, Wayne Berg)
Also check out the RIDE FOR CANCER @ Cal City April 21, 2007
March 22, 2007
TOUR AND MEETING OF THE OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE RECREATION COMMISSION
Friday March 23@ Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office 690 West Garnet Avenue North Palm Springs CA 92258 MAP
Saturday March 24 @ Riverside Convention Center Victoria/DeAnza Room 3443 Orange Street Riverside CA 92501
March 5,2007
The OHV commission, the group that controls our green and red sticker money, recently had a member quit. This group consists of seven appointed people all appointed by the California Governor. The OHV scales are still tipped towards Anti-OHV people. I think all have read and witnessed the downright craziness of what has come of our green sticker program.
We NEED a Pro-OHV person on this commission or our green/red sticker money will continue to go towards non-OHV agendas.
CORVA President and former member of the commission, Ed Waldheim is willing to go back on the commission.We need to let Governor Schwarzenegger know “WE WANT ED WALDHEIM BACK.”
We Need Ed Waldheim Back on the Commission that controls OUR Green sticker money period, Ed is a leader, the OHMVR needs the leadership and direction it has been lacking to get back on track.
Please write, fax, Email, Phone the Governors office As Soon As Possible!The following link has all the contact info for the Governors office… http://gov.ca.gov/site/contact-governor
Email the Governor: http://www.govmail.ca.gov/
Feb 24,2007
CORVA / Friends of Giant Rock Clean up a MESS at Soggy Lake.
Feb 23,2007
THE HEIST OF THE GREEN STICKER PROGRAM
We need you in Sacramento, no excuses; we need every single member of clubs, play riders, anyone who recreates in California needs to be in Sacramento.
Join us in Sacramento on March 19, 2007
Feb 11, 07
Sequoia National Forest Kern River and Hot Springs Ranger Districts Order No. 06 - 09 This order is effective through September 16, 2007. Prohibits possessing or using a motorized wheeled vehicle off National Forest System roads, except for the routes, open areas, and National Forest System trails. See the Route Designation Plan.
A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. Get the MAPSThis is why it is so important to participate in the Route designation meetings. STANISLAUS NATIONAL FOREST Route Designation meeting are 2/21, 2/22, 2/27 & 3/6
Feb 06,07
The new Red Sticker Season Schedule from CARB is out. There are some longer seasons and three state OHV areas were changed to year around riding: Oceano Dunes, Heber Dunes and Mammoth Bar OHV Park. Info on the dates can be found at: http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21928
Feb 06, 07
PMV Study Volunteers NEEDED, 2006-2007 Peirson's milk vetch studies. March '07 Trip
Feb 5, 07
Desert Riparian Policy” May Not Be Implemented Until Rule Making is Completed. The result of CORVA taking the OHVMR commission to court.
Feb 5, 07
California City needs your help! People are needed to walk door to door, supporting Measure A. It is a special tax that will continue to help support the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments, while being the main source of revenue to the Parks and Recreation Department. We will be walking and knocking on doors to inform voters of the importance of this measure.
Feb 1,07
Off-roaders on the Santa Ana mountains' Main Divide Road exemplify outdoor etiquette while sharing the trails. From The OC Register
Jan 31, 07
Jan 31, 07
Jan 27, 07
Request for a Temporary Restraining Order to CLOSE the TRUCKHAVEN Area is DENIED !
Jan 27, 07
Volunteers needed for the Adelanto Grand Prix (February 24th and 25th, 2007)
Desert Vipers will donate $100 per person, per day to CORVA for volunteers!
Jan 22, 07
Management of the Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) that connects Highway 50 at Pollock Pines and Highway 88 will change this winter season to improve public safety and to better assist forest visitors recreating on the Eldorado National Forest. Wheeled motor vehicle use such as, cars, trucks, four-wheel drives, and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited along the five mile section from the Iron Mountain Sno-Park near Highway 88 to the Silver Fork Road junction on MET during the winter season when the road is snow covered and used by snowmobiles. News Release
Jan 21, 07
The Truckhaven Challenge Poker Run was CANCELED. All that signed up please contact Roberta Woods at roberta@corva.org refunding or donating your event registration fees.
Jan 12, 07
Abigail Kimbell, succeeds Chief Dale Bosworth as the 16th Chief of the Forest Service.
Bosworth is retiring on Feb. 2 after 41 years with the Forest Service. AP News Report
Jan 6, 07
Cleveland National Forest Annual Volunteer Training Workshop Saturday, February 10, 2007
Jan 4, 07
We apologize for the misinformation reported in the CORVA Off-Roaders In Action newsletter. The Desert Vipers Grand Prix is still taking place in Adelanto and did not change to California City as reported in the January 2007 CORVA newsletter. Visit http://www.desertvipersmc.com/ for the latest race info.”
OOPS "renew by" dates in the Off-roaders In Action labels are incorrect for January issue. Renewal notices will be sent to anyone that is needed.
The February Issue of Off-roaders In Action has the correct dates on it's labels.
Also the date for Lobby Day Sacramento is 3/19/07.
Dec 29, 06
CORVA becomes a partner in World Community Grid.
Dec 22, 06
Off-Highway Fuel Tax Study Released Findings are Inconsistent with OHV use Growth. Fuel Tax Survey Report PDF
Dec 21, 06
Dec 20, 06
Dec 19, 06
December 19 Community ORV Watch (COW) meeting report, By: Ken James
Dec 18, 06
The Public Safety Sub-Committee (PSSC) of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Technical Review Team (ISDRA TRT) announces the release of an article titled "Unlawful Assembly: What Is It?". The article is the result of the joint-efforts of the members of the Public Safety Sub-Committee to provide information of what an Unlawful Assembly is, why it is declared, what ISDRA visitors can expect, and what they can do to help.
Dec 12, 06
Help reopen Corral Canyon!
We have an opportunity to help the Cleveland National Forest reopen the Corral Canyon OHV area. As you may know, Corral Canyon has been closed since 79% of it was destroyed by the Horse Fire last July. The Forest is working hard to reopen as much as they can as soon as they can, but they need our help.
We can resume riding at Corral Canyon as soon as adequate fencing is in place to keep us on the designated trails and out of the burned areas. That’s where we come in.
December 9 and 16, both Saturdays, have been designated as volunteer days to help install fencing. If you are interested in helping with this worthwhile effort, please let us know by replying to this e-mail. We will provide details to those that reply as soon as they become available.
Let’s show our friends at the Cleveland NF that we are good partners, and let’s get Corral Canyon back open!
Dec 5 06
Sign the petition to Senator Boxer Opposing more wilderness designation in California. (over 21,000 signatures as of today)
Nov 30, 06
OOPS "renew by" dates in the Off-roaders In Action labels are incorrect for December and January issues. Renewal notices will be sent to anyone that is needed.
Nov 21,06
Help Re-open Corral Canyon!
We have an opportunity to help the Cleveland National Forest reopen the Corral Canyon OHV area. As you may know, Corral Canyon has been closed since 79% of it was destroyed by the Horse Fire last July. The Forest is working hard to reopen as much as they can as soon as they can, but they need our help.
We can resume riding at Corral Canyon as soon as adequate fencing is in place to keep us on the designated trails and out of the burned areas. That’s where we come in.
December 9 and 16, both Saturdays, have been designated as volunteer days to help install fencing. If you are interested in helping with this worthwhile effort, please let us know by replying to this e-mail. We will provide details to those that reply as soon as they become available.
Let’s show our friends at the Cleveland NF that we are good partners, and let’s get Corral Canyon back open!
Nov 10,06
We are looking for a few volunteers to help put some route signs up along R10 Thursday Nov. 16th. The time frame, I will know more early in the week.
We are also looking for a couple of individuals to help direct traffic into OUR/YOUR parking lot in Randsburg on Nov. 24th and 25th.
If you have ever been to the town of Randsburg on a holiday weekend you know why we need peace there. We only need help between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
I have done this many times, I personally will be there both days, It is very easy work. We just make sure OHVs park in the lot next to the saloon.
This is your chance to make a difference and show we care about the desert we love to use.
Anyone interested, contact me
Wayne Nosala
Wnosala@aol.com
760-373-7866
Oct 24,06
Forest Service Further Reduces Day Fire Closure in Los Padres and Angeles National Forests
Oct 23,06
Bakersfield State Vehicular Recreation Area Meeting POSTPONED
We are still trying to sort through the details, but California State Parks has asked for a postponement of not less than 60 days for the scheduled October 24 Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting. All we know at this time is that it relates to unresolved issues with the project.This is an aggravating development in the momentum of the Bakersfield SVRA, but we need to get the word out to all of our supporters of this last minute change. This means we don't need supporters at the meeting for October 24th. Please forward this info to any interested parties.As I understand it, the real estate option is extended also. We will continue to keep you posted on the latest news. Dick Taylor, president - Kern Off Highway Vehicle Ass'n
Oct 19,06
President Bush on Tuesday signed legislation granting wilderness protection to 275,000 acres of federal land in Northern California, including a spectacular stretch of coastline in Humboldt County.
Oct 23,06 Postponed for at least 60 days!
As the Bakersfield State Vehicular Recreation Area moves through the approval process, there is a need for another impressive turnout at the next hurdle for the project to get through. That hurdle is a public meeting of the Kern County Board of Supervisors at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, POSTPONED in the Supervisor's chambers located at 1115 Truxtun Ave. This is the same location as the Planning Commission meeting in September.
Ample free parking is available in the parking structure immediately south of this location. There probably won’t be a need for much public testimony, unless you feel compelled to speak at the meeting.
We still need large numbers of supporters in the audience. Once again, keep these things in mind:
1) Project opponents will do almost anything to try and stop this project due to their disdain for off roaders young and old.
2) The world is run by those who show up.
Sometimes in life we must fight the same battle more than once. We fared quite well at the Kern County Planning Commission meeting last month, but today there was a meeting at a private home on Granite Road that was advertised to nearby residents to “Stop The OHV Park!”. As you can see, this isn’t a done deal yet so tell your friends. Thanks, Dick Taylor
???? in the Supervisor's chambers at 1115 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. For more information contact dick@corva.org .
Sept 11,06 See Pictures and report, from the Friends Of The Rubicon Workday August 6
Aug 24,06 CORVA is looking for volunteers to help at the CORVA booth, for the SAND SPORT SUPER SHOW, and we need volunteers to help out .The show will be held at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Cost Mesa. We will be setting up Friday afternoon to be ready for the public at 5:00pm. The show hours are: Friday – Sept. 15th - 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday – September 16th - 9:00am to 7:00pm, Sunday – September 17th - 9:00am to 4:00 pm
Parking is free and we can probably get you into the show with a free entry pass. You don’t need to be up on land use issues, because your main function is to sell memberships. Please contact me at (562) 860-9988) or dmoon3@comcast.net) and let me know if you can help.
Aug 22,06 CBD Lawsuit against Clear Creek and BLM is dismissed by the court. This is very good news!!!
Aug 22,06 CLORV is looking for interested off roaders to volunteers to help staff the CLORV informational tables. No prior experience is necessary.
At the Sand Sport Super Show at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, September 15-17, 2006.
At the Off Road Expo at the Fairplex in Pomona, October 7-8, 2006.
Aug 16,06 UFWDA is conducting a survey regarding 4x4 user demographics. The information gathered from the survey is used for economic analysis demonstrating user needs on public land projects to justify the need to keep wheeling opportunities open, to demonstrate the need for and support of private OHV parks.
Aug 14,06 Lawsuit to re-open Coyote Canyon Rd. of Anza Borrego Desert State Parks clears first obstacle.
Aug 7,06 Off-roaders are going to put a new roof on the Harold Soens family home! Aug. 19 & 20 Volunteers & Donations needed!
Aug 2,06 Fences are going up in California City
July 27,06
House OKs state wilderness bill; 273,000 acres would be
protected around Northern California. after a compromise "not to
eliminate any existing roads that were used by off-road
enthusiasts or mountain bikers and....created a new
national recreation area at Cow Mountain, a 51,000-acre
area west of Clear Lake with 150 miles of trails that is
heavily used by bikers and off-roaders."
July 18, 06 Truckhaven is likely to be to be bought by the state, but a battle looms for keeping the off-road access.
July 13,06 See what areas of Calif. are being targeted for WILDERNESS
July 1,06 The 2007 draft off-highway motor vehicle grant application for the BLM is now available for public review and comment. All comments must be in by close of business July 21.
June 19,06 There is a FALSE news release about
the BLM closing Cougar Buttes/Johnson Valley. This is what
the BLM Barstow Field manager said: There are no closures in
Johnson Valley.. Please help spread the word.
June 7,06 View the California Election results
June 6,06 Frank Raines will be closed for fire season effective June 12, 2006. They anticipate reopening the park sometime in October. You can check the County's website at www.co.stanislaus.ca.us/ER/PARKS/PARKS.HTM or contact the contact the Parks office (209) 525-6750.
June 2,06 Ranger Murany of Ocotillo Wells SVRA is the new Cal Pals Coordinator for OW. She is looking for volunteers for the Cal Pal Beach Play Day up in Huntington Beach. The dates are July 25, 26 and 27. E-mail or give Jessica a call for further details.
Jessica Murany, Ranger Ocotillo Wells SVRA jmurany@parks.ca.gov office: (760)767-5391, fax: (760)767-1264
May 24,06 There are many dead rabbits in and around Jawbone Canyon, they are infected with an infectious disease. Please DO NOT TOUCH THESE ANIMALS! If you see any sick animals report them to the Kern County Environmental Health Services @ 661 862-8700.
Call the Jawbone Station @ 760-373-1146 for more info.
May 23. 06 The OHVMR Division has extended the deadline to receive comments on the proposed 2006 Regulations which will govern the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00pm on June 2, 2006. There are 2 meetings for discussion and input, May 31 in Sacramento and June 2 in Ontario.
Meeting notice OHVMR web page with more info
May 22,06 WE STILL EVERYONE TO HELP BY MAKING CALLS THIS WEEK!
The 3 very important bills on the future of off-road recreation in the state. The three bills in question are AB 2784 by Assemblywoman Nicole Parra; Assembly Bill 2298 by Assemblyman Roger Niello; and Assembly Bill 2337 by Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia. On Wednesday morning May 17th these bills were put on suspense and will be voted on next week. Please continue making calls
May 19,06 Today the OHMVR Commission voted 7-0 to purchase the Freeman Trust property for Truckhaven. Miracles do occur occasionally but this was due to a lot of hard work by a lot of dedicated off-roaders and state employees.
May 15,06 Please
mark your calendars to attend the dedication of the
recently renovated Kings Campground in the Los Padres
National Forest - Mt. Pinos Ranger District near
Frazier Park, on Tuesday May 30th @ 3:30pm.
Refreshments will be served, so make it a point to join us
to commemorate the successful completion of another
Recreational Trails Program Grant. contact mberg@frazmtn.com.661-245-4903
See you all at Kings Campground!
May 15,06 You can get updates from
the 19 National Forests in Ca. on their Route Designation
work, announcements, meetings or field trips
by signing up on this webpage http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/routedesignation/
Remember, route designation effects
the use of wall wheeled motor vehicles on National Forests,
not just OHVs.
May 12,06 On Wednesday morning May
17th a California legislative committee will consider 3 very
important bills on the future of off-road recreation in the
state. The three bills in question are AB 2784 by
Assemblywoman Nicole Parra; Assembly Bill 2298 by Assemblyman
Roger Niello; and Assembly Bill 2337 by Assemblywoman Bonnie
Garcia.
May 11,06 Fox News did a story on the Glamis Dunes. Part of that story was that the famous Daniel Patterson from the Center for Biological Diversity did not/would not buy a vehicle pass to access the dunes, etc. BLM even wrote tickets. Ck. out the story at: http://sandsports.off-road.com/dunes/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=321633
May 09,06 BLM completes land exchange in BAKERSFIELD AREA
May 04,06 President Bush is Considering an Environmental Activist for Treasury Sec.: Click here to Ask Him to Look Elsewhere!
May 04,06 INYO National Forest Road Inventoty Meetings Whether it is camping off a backcountry road, or accessing a trailhead or hunting place or fishing hole, or seeking a great 4-wheel drive experience, if you drive on dirt roads on the Inyo National Forest, this public meeting may be of interest to you.
Ridgecrest – Wednesday May 10 - Kerr McGee Center – 100 West California Avenue
Bishop – Tuesday May 16 - 1st United Methodist Church – 205 N. Fowler St
Mammoth Lakes - Thursday May 18 - Sierra Nevada Rodeway Inn – 164 Old Mammoth Rd.
Public Workshops: Maps and CD’s will be provided.
Lone Pine – 6:30 pm, Wednesday May 24 - Boulder Creek RV Park - 4 miles so. of Lone Pine
Mammoth Lakes - 7:00 pm, Wednesday May 31 – Mammoth Library – 960 Forest Trail
May 02,06
Send
a letter urging Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger to support the prospective
land purchase of Truckhaven by the
Department of Parks and Recreation
to expanding the Ocotillo Wells
State Vehicular Recreation Area.
April 27,06 Harold Soens was recognized in the Congressional record by Duncan Hunter Today.
April 26,06 Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia’s AB 2337 passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, changing the composition of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Commission by increasing membership from 7 to 9 members. The new members will be the Director of Finance and the Secretary for Resources.
AB 2337 is sponsored by CORVA.
April 16,06 Take Action and help OPEN Surprise Canyon Road.
April 15,06 CORVA and 5 other offroad groups filed suit against Riverside County
April 12,06 Drivers May Lose Dumont Dunes To Lizard
April 10,06 LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST to hold Route Designation Public Meetings
Some people have the impression that the 5-step route
designation process if just for off-highway vehicles.
It is broader than that. The end product will be the
development of an "access and travel management plan" for the
Lassen NF. We encourage both motorized and
non-motorized trail interests to attend these public
meetings, especially the planning ones that we hope to start
in late spring. More information and updated public
meeting notices to plan for our designated system can be
found on our website at: Lassen National
Forest
website
Meeting Notice
March 30,06 Sad News Harold Soens passed
Thursday March 30 morning of a heart attack. 
Harold was a member of CORVA BOD for over 14 years
and President of San Diego Off Road Coalition and
president of CLORV
and more.He will be
sorely missed. Services for Harold were on
Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
March 15,06 Earlier today, the Board of Supervisor for the
County of San Bernardino announced that it would not be
taking a action on the proposed OHV ordinance at its meeting
scheduled for March 21, 2006. The item was pulled from
the agenda due to concerns that adequate funding was not
available to cover the potential costs of enforcement.
The County has not indicated when the OHV ordinance will
again be placed on the Board's calendar. As soon as
more information becomes available, it will be provided.
March 14, 06 Thursday, March 16th and Friday, March 17th the OHMVR Division will be hosting a conference call to allow the public to comment on the OHMVR Grant and Cooperative Agreement Regulations posted in this link. Lines will open from 3pm to 6pm pacific standard time. There is a limit of 20 people at a time on the system, so callers will have to drop off before anyone else will be able to join the call. To join the call dial: 1-866-631-1356 Pass code is: 8803629
March 14, 06 Tread Lightly, Tread Trainer Course Saturday, April 29, 2006 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00pm Where: Sacramento, California Location: Cal Four Wheel Drive Association Office 8120 36th Ave Sacramento, CA 95824 800-494-3866
March 9,2006 Discussion of the OHV Ordinance is now set
on the San Bernardino Supervisor's agenda for March 21st
at 10 AM at 385 N
Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92415-1002,. Here is a map to
the meeting
location
Here is a link to the proposed Ordinance.
This ordinance will require having written permission to
operate an OHV on PUBLIC PROPERTY!!! (see
28.043)
March 8 2006 ENDANGERED SPECIES REFORM MOVING, Take 60 Seconds And Tell Congress You Want Action!
March 5,2006 Save Our Species Alliance Newsletter (Supporting Modernizing the ESA)
March 1,2006 See what happen at the OHVMR Commission meeting on OHV GRANTS.
Feb 21,2006 The final Public Hearing for the Sun Valley Motocross track is coming up Friday, February 24th. This is the final step in the zoning process. Afterward the zoning administrator will close the file and make his final decision.
It cannot be over emphasized how important this Public Hearing is. Please help us show broad public support of this project by showing up with your friends and family.
Where: Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center, First Floor conference room 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys 91401 When: Friday, February 24th, at 8:30 A.M.
Please email stangale@pacbell.net to confirm you’re coming and state how many people you’re bringing.
Any questions, please call John Foley (818) 353-4459.
*The Sun Valley Motocross facility's location is 2 miles north of the Burbank Airport, one minute from the 5 Freeway. It will consist of a Main, Intermediate and Pee Wee tracks, watered by a custom irrigation system.
Feb 17,2006 California Coastal Commission Rules in Favor of Balance at Oceano Dunes.
Feb 13,2006 OHVMR Deputy Director Greene’s memo lends support to the lawsuit filed on January 27th.
Jan 31,2006 CORVA and four other off-highway advocacy groups SUE THE OHMVR Commission, for VIOLATING OHV GRANT REGULATIONS , OPEN MEETING LAWS BY HAVING ILLEGAL CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS AND DENYING GRANTS.
Jan 21,2006 CLOSURE AVERTED AT CLEAR CREEK MANAGEMENT AREA
Nov 19,2005 Suit Filed Against State Parks Over Closure of Coyote Canyon Road.
Nov 1, 2005 OFFICIAL AUDIT SAYS CA OHV RECREATION IS BEING RIPPED OFF!
June 10,2005 Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering tightening ATV standards for children.
May 9, 2005 Desert Tortoise Outreach Group to implement a "Tortoise Public Information and Outreach Plan".
Jan 31,2005 For those of you that had questions about the
Lahonton Valley Environmental
liance. (Sand Mountain area) http://www.lvea.org/aboutus.htm
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