Western Oregon National Forests OHV Route Designation Workshops

[Steve]

BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!

Paul Slavik from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) just emailed us their news release on the Western Oregon National Forests OHV Route Designation Workshop for Land Managers, OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders, scheduled for October 2007, in Salem, OR. The dates, times and place are posted below, so mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Don't forget, the purpose of these workshops is to assist the Forest Service and the OHV community in effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule in their state. For more information on how this process can affect you, check out NOHVCC's website: http://www.nohvcc.org or contact Paul Slavik at (714) 964-7217 Home or (310) 717-9674 Cell.

Just a quick note, there will be a small change from the previous format; they will only be conducting the Saturday and Sunday public sessions.

IF YOU RECREATE IN OREGONS'S NATIONAL FORESTS, PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND!

Thanks in advance for your support,

Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107

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For Immediate Release CONTACT: Paul Slavik
September 13, 2007 PHONE: 310-717-9674
EMAIL: paulslavik@nohvcc.org

Route Designation Workshop
For OHV Enthusiasts, Other Stakeholders and Land Managers

October 20 - 21, 2007
Portland General Electric Southern Line Facility
4245 NE Kale Street
Salem, Oregon 97305

Saturday, October 20, 8AM - 5PM
Sunday, October 21, 8AM - 3:30PM

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in cooperation with the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association (OMRA), is conducting a Motorized Route Designation Workshop in October for OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders. The purpose of this workshop is to assist OHV enthusiasts and other Oregon stakeholders in the effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule. The workshop is designed primarily for OHV enthusiasts, however U.S. Forest Service personnel and other state and federal agency personnel, as well as other stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for this workshop. Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM each day. Lunch and breaks will also be provided.

Registration is required on-line at:
https://conference.nohvcc.org/?EVENT...emplate=rdwWOR

Or you may visit www.nohvcc.organd click on the "Forest Service OHV Route Designation Workshops and Database" link to register.

The registration deadline is October 12. For questions about registration contact Ann Vance at 888-458-0131 or e-mail avance@nohvcc.org.

NOHVCC has secured a limited number of rooms at the Best Western - Black Bear Inn, 1600 Motor Court NE, Salem, OR 97301. These rooms are on a first come basis at the rate of $79.00 + tax per night. Ask for the NOHVCC room block. Deadline for this rate is October 1. After that date, call for price and availability.

This national workshop series is sponsored by the Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). Coordination of the workshops is provided by the NOHVCC. Design of the workshop sessions was a collaborative effort by professional trail consultants, ARRA, MIC, SVIA, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), and NOHVCC, with input from USFS trail managers.

Workshop objectives are:

To develop an understanding of the USFS Travel Management Rule

To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders become more active in route designation decisions

To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders understand how to improve the quality and sustainability of trails, trails systems and areas through the implementation process

To increase partnerships between the USFS, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders

To facilitate better communication between the USFS, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council is a non-profit educational foundation. For information regarding NOHVCC and its workshop programs visit its website at: http://www.nohvcc.org