Posts Tagged ‘oregon’

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Announces Final Decision on Motorized Vehicle Use (Oregon)

Contacts:
Steve Johnson, Interdiciplinary Team Leader, (541) 552-2900
Paul Galloway, Acting Public Affairs Officer, (541) 618-2113

MEDFORD, OR – January 20, 2010 – The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has recently completed a Travel Management Plan that shows roads, trails and areas open to motorized vehicles. This week the Forest released a Record of Decision for Motorized Vehicle Use on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The Record of Decision designates Alternative 5 of the Final Environmental Impact Statement as the final decision on motorized vehicle use.

“This new strategy meets the purpose and need for the project, providing for a balanced, managed system of motorized use while addressing the environmental and social issues the agency heard from the public during the travel management process,” said Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Supervisor Scott Conroy.

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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Travel Plan Decision Postponed Until Late Summer (Oregon)

Written by Jayson Jacoby

The thousands of people anxious to find out where motor vehicles will be able to travel on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will have to wait a while longer than forest officials recently estimated.

Last week Wallowa-Whitman officials said Supervisor Steve Ellis probably would announce his decision on the forest?s long-awaited Travel Management Plan in late spring.

But on Wednesday Ellis said late summer is now the more likely time frame.

Read more at Travel plan decision postponed until late summer

OHV Designated Routes Working Group Meeting and Field Visit – Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Contacts:
Joni Quarnstrom 541-750-7075
Sharon Stewart 541-271-6071

January 14, 2010

Reedsport, OR – A field tour and meeting for the Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Designated Routes Working Group for the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (Oregon Dunes) will be held on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.

The January 22 field tour will focus on the “North Riding Area” of the NRA, located south of Florence. The field tour will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the South Jetty Staging Area, located on South Jetty Road, approximately one mile south of Florence on Highway 101, and conclude at 4:30 p.m. at the same location.

The following day, January 23, the Working Group will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Group Meeting Hall at Honeyman State Park, located on Canary Road, approximately three miles south of Florence on Highway 101.

The meeting agenda will be focused on a review of evaluation criteria developed by the Group at their November meeting, a review of alternative designated route proposals for the middle riding area developed at the November meeting, and identification of potential designated route recommendations for the north riding area.

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Weekly Round-Up, January 10, 2010

First, I would like to thank all community members who have become Supporting Member subscribers to the community. The response has been greater than anticipated and is greatly appreciated.

Around the Community This Week

Roller Bear shared with us when the All Wheelers Club had their annual new years day run.

McKBrew is looking for information on recreational cabins that can rented in the Northeastern Washington, Northern Idaho, or Western Oregon areas in March or April.

Schaney started a discussion on Oregon Waterfalls.

Binford shared the details on his upcoming trip to Australia to purchase a Land Rover 110.

Jerry provided a list amateur radio operators who frequent our group.

Where in the Heck is New Princeton, Oregon?

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT OR-09-19
Contact: Michael Campbell (503) 808-6031

Portland, OR. – Folding a map may not be the easiest thing for some people, but finding the right map of Federal public lands in the Northwest – and finding New Princeton – has just become a whole lot easier for everyone! Hint: It’s in southeast Oregon.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently produced wall-size maps showcasing the vast array of both Oregon and Washington public lands. The Oregon and Washington maps are a significant update to versions that were created in 1994.

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2009 Christmas Tree Runs (Washington / Oregon)

Just in case you missed the announcements of the forum, there are two planned Christmas tree runs scheduled this winter.

The first is on Saturday, December 5 near Rimrock Lake, Washington.

For more details, see the trip announcement at Rimrock Christmas Tree Run (Dec 5th, 2009)

The second takes place a week later on December 12 and meets at Estacada, Oregon.

Details on this trip can be found at Tour Announcement: 3rd Annual South End Christmas Tree Trip Dec 12th, 2009

Happy Holidays.

Oregon’s Birch Creek Ranch and Road Closed for the Winter Months

News Release: OR-030-2010-002
For Immediate Release: November 23, 2009
News Contact: Mark Wilkening, (541) 473-6218

Vale, OR-The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District, gave notice today that the BLM will be implementing an emergency closure of the Birch Creek Ranch Road and the historic Birch Creek Ranch. The closure will be in effect from November 30 to February 15, as published in the Federal Register.

The closure is being implemented to protect natural and historic resources associated with the access road and the ranch during the winter months. ?BLM will not be plowing or maintaining the Birch Creek Road during these months and attempts by the public to use the road could be extremely hazardous? said Carolyn Freeborn, Jordan Field Manager.

The closure also prohibits access to the ranch from across the Owyhee River. Accessing the Birch Creek Road or ranch during this closure could result in law enforcement action.

For further information or if you have questions regarding this closure please contact Carolyn Freeborn, Jordan Field Manager at the Vale District at 541-473-6208 or visit the Vale District website at www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale.

BLM
The BLM manages more land ? 258 million acres ? than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM?s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/NROR-030-2010-002.pdf