Apache-Sitgreaves NF Route Designation Workshop in Arizona

[Greg Mumm]

BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!


Attention Arizona and New Mexico!
Paul Slavik from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), just emailed us their news release on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Route Designation Workshops, scheduled for November 2006 in Show Low, AZ. 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, the OHV community and other stake holders 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: www.nohvcc.orgor contact Paul Slavik at (714) 964-7217 Home or (310) 717-9674 Cell.

PLEASE IF YOU RECREATE IN THE APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FOREST GET INVOLVED NOW!

Thanks in advance for your support,
Greg Mumm
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102

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For Immediate Release CONTACT: Paul Slavik
October 5, 2006 PHONE: 310-717-9674
EMAIL: paulslavik@nohvcc.org

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

November 16 - 19, 2006

Licano's Restaurant
573 W. Deuce of Clubs
Show Low, AZ
928-537-8220

USFS Personnel -
- Thursday, November 16, 8AM - 5PM
- Friday, November 17, 8AM - 1PM
Public -
- Saturday, November 18, 8AM - 6:30PM
- Sunday, November 19, 8AM - 1PM

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in cooperation with the Apache-Sitgreaves NF, is conducting a Motorized Route Designation Workshop in November 2006 for agency personnel and other stakeholders. The purpose of this workshop is to assist the Forest Service and other stakeholders in effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule in their State. While the sessions on Thursday and Friday are designed primarily for Forest Service personnel and the sessions on Saturday and Sunday are designed primarily for the public, the sessions are open to all who want to attend and there is no charge. 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&EVENTCODE=010193-14&PASSWORD=default&template=apache
Or you may visit www.nohvcc.organd click on Route Designation Workshops to register.
The registration deadline is November 11, 2006. For questions about registration contact Ann Vance at 800-348-6487 or e-mail avance@nohvcc.org
NOHVCC has secured a limited number of rooms at the Painted Pony Best Western, 581 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ, 928-537-5773. These rooms are on a first come basis at the rate of $61.00 + tax per night. Ask for the NOHVCC room block. Deadline for this rate is November 8th. After that date, call for 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 all workshops is by the NOHVCC. Design of the workshop sessions was a collective 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.
The Agency Workshop objectives are:

• To develop a better understanding of the needs and concerns of OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders in implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule*
• To improve the quality and the sustainability of trails, trail systems and areas through the implementation process
• To improve OHV enthusiast and other stakeholder input and support for 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

OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders Workshop objectives are:

• To develop an understanding of the FS 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 www.nohvcc.org