Recreation Activist's Toolkit

Below is a list of publications and other tools for the recreation access activist. This is a "work in progress;" so if you know of something that should be included on this list, please let us know. Many of these products are available from sources other than the Coalition. There is no need to re-invent the wheel. Many of these titles are user group specific, but the information in them isn't.

Publications of the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC)

(These items may be ordered from BRC directly)

Address: P.O. Box 5449, Pocatello, ID, 83202-0003
Phone: (800) 258-3742
Website: www.sharetrails.org

• BLUERIBBON COALITION RECREATION ACTIVIST MEDIA GUIDE--Written by former BlueRibbon Coalition Board member Park Owens, this 12 page guide will walk you through the intimidating task of dealing with the general media. It is written by an enthusiast in language that you can understand. This document is available for download at http://www.sharetrails.org/recreation_toolkit/Media_Guide.pdf
• BLUERIBBON COALITION CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY--(107th Congress) Lists the entire U.S. Congress, with tips on how to contact your legislators. Phone, fax, email and snail mail addresses and committee assignments. Also includes information on the Governors of all 50 states, the President and Vice President, the Cabinet and selected federal agencies. ($10.00 + $5.00 shipping)
• BLUERIBBON COALITION RS-2477 WORKSHOP HANDOUTS--Includes the Western Counties' Resources Policy Institute's "Source Book on RS-2477 Rights-of-Way Issues" and other materials to help you assert an RS-2477 right of way on your local roads and trails. This document is available for download at http://www.sharetrails.org/recreation_toolkit/RS-2477_Workshop_Handout.pdf
• "RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM" BROCHURE--An informative item to help interested parties make use of RTP funds for trail maintenance and construction. It is available through the U.S. Department of Transportation's website at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/rtbroch.htm
• COLLABORATION CHECKBOXES--A set of checkboxes to guide you through participation in the collaborative process. A well-conceived collaborative process should include a “check” for each of these items. You can view them at http://www.sharetrails.org/collaboration_checkboxes
• POWER TOOLS--Tools to Protect Your Access is the first section from BRC's How to Work with Land Management Agencies guide. This section consists of key "tips and pointers" developed to help individuals and organizations participate in the public land management planning process. It is available at http://www.sharetrails.org/recreation_toolkit/PowerTools.pdf

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Publication

(To order or obtain details, contact AMA)

Address: 13515 Yarmuth Drive, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Phone: (614) 856-1900, Fax: (614) 856-1920 (8:30am-5:00pm, M-F, EST)
Website: www.ama-cycle.org

• A Motorcyclist's Guide to Finding and Understanding Laws and Regulations--($2.00)
• Guide to State Motorcycle Laws and Regulations in the US--(Free to AMA members; $75 for non-members. Specify road or off-highway versions.)
• How to Communicate with Government--($2.00)
• In Support of Voluntary Sound Management--(Free)
• Motorcycle Safety Facts--(Free)
• Motorcyclists Guide to Political Action Committees--($2.00)
• Off-Highway Motorcycle and ATV Trails: Guidelines for design, construction, maintenance and user satisfaction--($10.00 for AMA members, $12.00 for non-AMA members; management agencies can call for discount information on bulk orders)
• Rider Vote Button--($2.00; $1.00 each in quantities over 10)
• State Preemption Law For Motorcyclists--($2.00)
• The Trail Riders Guide to the Forest Service Appeal Process--($2.00)
• What is a Club Legislative Officer?--(Free to CLOs/DLOs; otherwise, $4.00)
• Working With the Process: Influencing federal public lands environmental documents--($2.00)

Publications of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)

(To order or obtain details, contact ISMA)

Address: 1640 Haslett Rd., Suite 170, Haslett, MI, 48840
Phone: (517) 339-7788, Fax: (517) 339-7798
Website: www.snowmobile.org

• Snowmobiling Fact Book

Publications of Tread Lightly!

(To order or obtain details, contact Tread Lightly!)

Address: 298 24th Street, Suite 325, Ogden, UT, 84401
Phone: (800) 966-9900, Fax: (801) 621-8633
Website: www.treadlightly.org

Tread Lightly! is an apolitical non-profit organization that promotes responsible recreation. While the books below are important to any recreational activists tool-kit, the fact that they are listed here should in no way be construed as an endorsement by Tread Lightly! of any political view.

• Tread Lightly Recreation Guides--$75 per booklet for Tread Lightly! members, $1.00 per booklet for non-members. Shipping & handling varies (call for current information).
• Guide To Responsible 4-Wheeling
• Guide To Responsible ATVing
• Guide To Responsible Mountain Biking
• Guide To Responsible Snowmobiling
• Guide To Responsible Trail Biking
• Guide To Personal Watercraft

Publications of the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR)

(These items must be ordered from ELCR directly)

Address: PO Box 335, Galena, IL 61036
Phone: (815) 776-0150, Fax: (815) 776-9420
Website: www.elcr.org

• Getting Organized: Creating an Equestrian Trails Organization--$15.00 (+$3.00 s/h)
• Equestrian Land Protection Guide--$15.00 (+ $3.00 s/h)
• In Their Shoes--$25.00 (+ $5.00 s/h)

Tools from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)

(These items must be ordered from NOHVCC directly)

NOHVCC staff and volunteer State Partners develop and provide information on club and state association development, OHV land management, and other services and informational "tools" to help "create a positive future for OHV recreation."

Locate your NOHVCC State Representative on the website at www.nohvcc.org or contact NOHVCC at 800-348-6487.

Online library of OHV recreation-related documents and studies including planning and management, wildlife, economic impact studies, environmental ethics, sound monitoring, safety, and more (www.nohvcc.org).

• Workshops for land managers and OHV enthusiasts.
• Information on youth OHV programs.
• OHV park guidebook and CD-Rom presentation.
• OHV-related Public Service Announcement materials for print, TV and radio.
• Free club-starting kits.
• Public awareness and image enhancement materials.
• Weekly e-mail newsletter.
• NOHVCC press releases and articles.
• NOHVCC exposition booths and distribution materials.
• NOHVCC semi-truck equipped with ATVs for safety training programs, outdoor audio system, videos and distribution materials.

Other Recreation Activist's Tools

• Capitol Switchboard--Call 202-224-3121 to reach the offices of your Senators and Representatives at any time, day or night.