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April 22, 2013 5:36 PM
(press release)
Trail Crew Installs Barriers
STONYFORD, CA (April 22) -- Three groups of trail volunteers were fully engaged on the Mendocino National Forest this past weekend in a diverse range of conservation activities. Most of the work is related to helping rehabilitate this destination OHV riding area after it was devastated by the 2012 Mill Fire.  That catastrophic wildfire burned...
April 18, 2013 12:28 PM
CALIFORNIA -Sierra NF Announces Upcoming Public Meetings For April
The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is in the middle of conducting a Forest Assessment, gathering existing relevant information on current forest conditions trends and drivers, to evaluate their sustainability and identify the need to change the existing forest plan by the end of 2013.  In February, Forest staff hosted the first set of public...
April 18, 2013 9:56 AM
(press release)
POCATELLO, ID (April 18) - The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a leading advocate for recreational access to public lands, announces its official participation in the Idaho Non-Profit Center's "Idaho Gives" day on May 2, 2013.
April 17, 2013 3:34 PM
NPS Releases Proposed Rule to Implement New Yellowstone Winter Use Plan for Publ
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. The rulemaking process is in addition to, but separate from, the public review on the Final Winter Use Plan/Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) which was released on February...
April 17, 2013 11:25 AM
Update on House Natural Resources Subcommittee Legislative Hearings
We wanted to update our members and supporters on yesterday's subcommittee hearing and let them know of some additional goings on in our Nation's Capital related to public lands. First off you can watch a video of the proceedings on the legislative hearing website, plus we've pasted links to some of the news stories related to yesterdays hearings...
April 17, 2013 9:44 AM
(Announcement)
(BRC Ambassador)
Editor's Note: BRC is honored and proud to be associated with the great folks at RCH Designs and Moab Diner in Moab, UT, along with a long list of supporting partners who donated over $5500 to BRC to help keep trails open and our outdoor sports alive - from t-shirt sales!  But very special t-shirts, indeed.  Next time you're in Moab, be...
April 16, 2013 4:12 PM
NEVADA LAND USE UPDATE - Two New OHV Groups Formed In Nevada
NEVADA - Just returned from the Reno/Carson City area of Nevada and wanted to send our members a quick update on some goings on you need to know about. Firstly, there isn't much news on the BLM's development of the Carson City District Office new management and travel plan. (Check our previous alerts here and here). I spoke to BLM staffers...
April 15, 2013 1:14 PM
Follow-up to Legislation to Limit Monument Designation Update
Follow-up to Legislation to Limit Monument Designation Update - Last week (April 10) we blasted an update on the effort to do something about the ability of any U.S. President to unilaterally establish massive National Monuments without any input from the public or state and local governments. We reported that a Congressional hearing would be...
April 12, 2013 9:42 AM
NEW MEXICO - NMOHVA Lawsuit Update
BlueRibbon Coalition Partner Update for New Mexico - NMOHVA Lawsuit Update - BRC just received an email from the New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (NMOHVA) with a Lawsuit Update.  We've pasted NMOHVA's Lawsuit Update below. Please take a minute to read it over, and pass it along to friends, family and riding buddies. As always,...
April 10, 2013 1:30 PM
CALIFORNIA - California RTP Alert: Immediate Action Needed
BRC just received an email from Catherine A. Ahern with the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) and Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) regarding a California RTP Alert and an Immediate Call To Action.  We've pasted her alert below. Please take a minute to read it over, take action, and pass it along to friends, family and riding buddies...

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