Our partners over at the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) have announced the schedule of Webinars and OHV Recreation Management Courses being offered in 2012. I have pasted in a copy of their announcement below; please take a couple of minutes to read over the information. Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager BlueRibbon
BLUERIBBON COALITION PARTNER ALERT!
NOHVCC Announces Webinars and OHV Recreation Management Courses for 2012
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Our partners over at the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) have announced the schedule of Webinars and OHV Recreation Management Courses being offered in 2012.
I have pasted in a copy of their announcement below; please take a couple of minutes to read over the information.
Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
Webinars and OHV Recreation Management Courses Offered in New Year
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Course 4 in the OHV Recreation Management Course at Marshall University Offered
The last course in Marshall Universities OHV Recreation Management Program series is being offered during the spring semester, which begins next week on January 9, 2012. This is the first time the course is being offered. The permission for the course was granted this morning by the college Dean. In order to run, at least 3 students must register for the course.
For information regarding this course, contact Theresa Litteral the instructor at: tlitteral@njrati.org
For information regarding the program and how to register for the course, see the NOHVCC website University Courses page.
Free Webinars with CEUs Starting January 10th
The NOHVCC Land Advocacy Webinars are being offered again in January and February of 2012. These courses are designed for both the OHV professional and the enthusiast. There are 4 total webinars in the series. The series is being offered twice, once during the day time hours and once in the evening hours to be able to accommodate as many people as possible.
Module 1 - Route Designation: How Did We Get Here? Helps people understand the processes for land planning. It goes on to give the basics for OHV system planning, setting the stage for the other courses.
Module 2 - Trail System Planning Part 1 begins with a look for whom the trails are designed. It then takes you deeper into the concepts that are required for quality trail systems which riders want to stay on.
Module 3 - Trail System Planning Part 2 gives additional information regarding additional planning details, plus what to do after the design is done.
Module 4 - Making It Work: Where Do We Go From Here? Gives ideas for both enthusiasts and land managers to move forward for sustainable OHV trail systems.
Continuing Education Units are awarded through the Marshall Community and Technical College for all 4 courses. To get additional information regarding the webinars or the CEU units, go to the Webinar page.
To register for the webinars online, go to the Webinar Schedule page.
There are courses this week, so don't delay; register today!
(c)2012 NOHVCC | National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council | 427 Central Ave W | Great Falls, MT 59404 | p: 800-348-6487 | www.nohvcc.org
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