American Trails is Soliciting Funding Applications for Legacy Trails Grant Program American Trails has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service in continuing the Legacy Trails Grant Program. This program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It supports partner trail projects that further the Legacy Roads and Trails criteria on National Forest System trails throughout the nine…
(Photo credit: Mike Passo, American Trails) ARRA Celebrates Big “Buy America” Win for RTP Recreationists received great news when the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on August 16 that Build America, Buy America Act provisions would no longer apply to DOT projects that cost less than $500,000. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which is administered…
(Photo credit: Ty VanHooydonk) A Major Victory for the OHV Community at Oceano Dunes The San Luis Obispo County Superior Court ruled that the California Coastal Commission (CCC) does not have the authority under state law to ban all OHVs at Oceano Dunes. The Court’s ruling covered four lawsuits – three brought by Friends of…
BLM’s Proposed Public Lands Rule Faces Opposition In early April, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that, according to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), as amended, and other relevant authorities, would advance the BLM’s mission to manage the public lands for multiple…
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) Passes Out of Committee On May 17, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed S. 873, America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA), by unanimous consent. The landmark legislation introduced by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, had solid bi-partisan support throughout the committee process. “For years, many Senators have been working…
(Photo credit: Mike Passo, American Trails) International Trails Summit Breaks Attendance Records The International Trails Summit (ITS), which took place in Reno, Nevada, April 17-20, 2023, was a rousing success, with over 900 attendees and more than 130 informational sessions representing 20 countries and 47 states, making it the largest Summit ever. Co-hosted by American Trails and…
(Photo credit: Oceano Dune Riders) Another Victory for Friends of Oceano Dunes In early March, Friends of Oceano Dunes won another legal battle against the California Coastal Commission to keep OHV access open at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The San Luis Obispo County Superior Court rejected a motion by the State…
(Photo credit: Don Amador) ARRA Members Voice Concerns at Recent CA State Parks Meeting Don Amador – ARRA partner and AMA District 36 Government Affairs Director – along with approximately 40 representatives from various OHV groups, ARRA partners, conservation organizations, and individual stakeholders, attended a February 16th open house in Pleasanton, California hosted by California…
Scott Schloegel, Senior Vice President Government Relations, MIC, ROHVA, & SVIA, congratulates chairman Westerman Outdoor Recreation Groups Attend Open House for Rep. Bruce Westerman On January 31st, outdoor recreation community members attended an open house to welcome Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) as Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. The standing-room-only event was well…
Office of Outdoor Recreation Established in Massachusetts For over a year, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and its members worked with Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, Secretary Card, and their staff to establish an office that provides a wide variety of outstanding recreation opportunities. In early December, Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of…