The California Air Resources Board is in the process of redefining a 'Racing Vehicle". On-road racers and off-road racers of all types will be affected b these new regulations, so CORVA has to hear from you now!
Truck racing, rock racing, hillclimbing, motorcycle racing - ALL OF YOU will be effected by these new regulations. No one is exempted - I repeat, no one will be exempted by these new regulations. CORVA has a seat at the table and we need to hear from you. We are the statewide organization started by enthusiasts, tasked with representing all forms of off-road with all levels of government.
https://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/racingvehicles/racingvehicles.htm
CORVA submits substantive comments to the Bureau of Land Management proposing substantive changes and possibilities for streamlining: BLM Land Use Planning
CORVA filed comments in response to the Secretary of the Interior Zinke's request to hear from public regarding the ongoing support for recently designated National Monuments. CORVA filed the following comments: National Monument Review/California
Most of you are aware of the lawsuit pending regarding open riding at Ocotillo Wells. This lawsuit started in May of 2013 when PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Protection) and the DPC (Desert Protective Council) filed a lawsuit against the California State Department of Parks and Recreation claiming that trails are not being maintained, archaeological sites are not being fully protected, excessive dust is blowing in the air, vegetation is being destroyed and the park is suffering erosion damage due to off road vehicles. They are claimining "their observation and experience of these incidents diminishes their recreational use and enjoyment of the Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and other nearby lands." They are asking for open riding to be discontinued and for off road vehicles to be allowed only on designated trails.
-----fast forward to 2017----
We're almost at the finish line, but we have an important hurdle to overcome to defend Ocotillo Wells! The judge allowed expert witnesses, with each side able to interview opposition experts. These interviews, or depositions, have taken days to complete, and now we need the transcripts to prepare the best brief to present to the judge to defend OW. Each transcript may cost $1000 or more, and we need a number of transcripts, plus allow the attorney the hours needed to review the information and prepare the best defense for Ocotillo Wells. We need the community to help with this final push. We'll need at least $15,000 to do this right. We have to bury our opponents, and keep our park open! Fight For Ocotillo Wells has already donated $1,000 from funds collected selling stickers and the Fight For Ocotillo Wells Grand Prix races and now we're asking you to help us help CORVA. We're all in this together! Donate to CORVA and specify Defend Ocotillo Wells in the comments.
Please let your Legislator know that you:
CORVA's Southern Regional Board is working on bringing back the Truckhaven Challenge. It will be held in Ocotillo Wells and is tentatively set for January 20, 2018. We will keep you posted, but please save the date and plan now to support the CORVA Truckhaven Challenge. Volunteers will be needed and sign-up information will follow. Check the CORVA website often for updates!
George Thomas Memorial Off-Roader of the Year (2016) – Neil Hamada
Past President’s Award - Kathy Lynch
American Buggy Association’s Edward H. Waldheim Political Action Award - Ed Stovin
Los Aventureros Conservation Award - Friends of Frank Raines
Looney Duners Charity Award - Orange County Dualies
Northern Club of the Year - Bay Area Riders Forum (BARF)
Southern Club of the Year - Trail Crew 4x4
