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June 18, 2013 1:52 PM
Today's Land Use Update was a blast to write. There are a lot of really great things happening to protect your recreational access. Among the items is news that the House passed the provision offered by Congressman Paul Cook  that would save the Johnson Valley OHV Area (A.K.A the Hammers). The provision now moves to the Senate. (Cook served...
June 17, 2013 10:30 AM
We received an urgent action alert from the folks at the Outer Banks Preservation Association (OBPA). The OBPA folks are trying to keep one of the last remaining Outer Bank beaches open for vehicles. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would stop the National Park Service from closing Cape Hatteras National Seashore to vehicle access. BRC's...
June 17, 2013 9:58 AM
This morning we received an important update from Jeff Bates, President of the Grand Mesa Jeep Club, about a really fun way to oppose the closure of over 62% of the roads and trails in the BLM's Grand Junction Field Office. Jeff is working with local reps from the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition and other local OHV groups on a Public Lands...
June 17, 2013 9:57 AM
This comes to us from Sno-Dak (Snowmobile North Dakota) via the Coalition for Recreational Trails. SITUATION: Snowmobile enthusiasts in North Dakota have just heard from Governor Dalrymple’s office that a meeting is scheduled for July 9th to determine whether or not he will opt out of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for the next fiscal year...
June 13, 2013 10:58 AM
Comments Needed on Yellowstone Proposed Rule for Winter Use
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO COMMENT ON THE YELLOWSTONE PROPOSED RULE FOR WINTER USE! THE SITUATION: The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a Proposed Rule concerning winter use in Yellowstone National Park for public review and comment. This rulemaking process is in addition to the Final Winter Use Plan/Supplemental Environmental...
June 10, 2013 3:15 PM
UTAH- BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Recreation Permit in Eastern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office (MFO) has announced opportunities for the public to share comments and ideas relating to a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) application for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safari in San Juan County.   The BLM is considering a proposal by the City of Monticello, Utah to host and conduct...
June 6, 2013 2:40 PM
CALIFORNIA - Inyo NF to Host Public Meeting on 2013 Travel Management Implementa
The Forest Service will host two public meetings this spring to share the latest information about the status and plans for implementation of the 2009 Motorized Travel Management decision for the Inyo National Forest.  The meetings will be held on: Tuesday June 11 - Mammoth Lakes Community Center, 1000 Forest Trail, 6:00 to 7:30 pm Thursday...
June 6, 2013 11:07 AM
OREGON - Comment Period Opens on Rim Butte OHV Jeep Trail Project EA
OREGON - Comment Period Opens on Rim Butte OHV Jeep Trail Project EA Greetings BRC Action Alert Subscribers, The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for an analysis of developing jeep trails in the Rim Butte area of the Forest. The 30-day public comment period on the Rim Butte OHV Jeep Trail Project Environmental...
June 5, 2013 9:39 AM
STOCKTON, CA (June 5, 2013) -- Motorized recreation is a great way to enjoy the scenic outdoors with family and friends, and no one knows this better than Family Off-Road Adventures, a company in California that specializes in organizing just such activities. They have been supporters of the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) for many years, aiding us in...
May 29, 2013 10:56 AM
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Daina and Matt Smith at the BRC booth during the Reno Expo.
RENO, NV (May 29, 2013) -- Using a Silent Auction at a big multi-function show, and a Mild to Wild Trail Ride in the Reno, NV, area, the awesome folks at Lockett Shows (Al and Shirley Lockett, and crew) raised $2000 to support BlueRibbon Coalition, champions of responsible outdoor recreation.

The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting responsible recreational access to public lands and waters. We want to keep your land open for use, whether you recreate on a mountain bike, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal watercraft, ATV, four-wheel drive, horse, or your hiking boots.

Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition is a respected national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. [more]

As a 501(c)(3) organization, The BlueRibbon Coalition has enacted the following policy: BlueRibbon Coalition, Inc. does not endorse or oppose any political candidates, donate or contribute to any political candidate's campaign, participate or engage in political fundraising events, distribute statements for or against particular political candidates, nor engage in any other activity that may constitute favoring or opposing a political candidate.