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April 14, 2014 11:02 AM CALIFORNIA - Six Rivers NF Seeks Comments on Smith River NRA Restoration and Motorized Travel Management Project The Environmental Protection Agency published a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Smith River National Recreation Area Restoration and Motorized Travel Management Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) in the Federal Register on April 11, 2014. The DEIS, including appendices and maps, is available on the Six Rivers National Forest... Read more...	April 10, 2014 9:03 AM FWS Announces Reopening of Comment Period for Bi-State Distinct Population Segment of Greater Sage-Grouse The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), has announced that they are reopening the public comment period on the October 28, 2013, proposed rule to list the Bi-State distinct population segment (DPS) of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The FWS is reopening the comment period on... Read more...
April 9, 2014 12:57 PM (press release) Reno Off-Road Expo Off The Hook! RENO, NV (April 9, 2014). Lockett Shows produce the Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo every year in Reno, NV and this year they rocked the charts with a very generous donation to BRC. Al and Shirley Lockett, owners and show producers of Lockett Shows (http://www.lockettshows.com/) are involved in many promotions, but they are especially fond of the... Read more...	April 9, 2014 12:50 PM BRC At Jackson Hole World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb Jack Welch (BRC Board of Directors) This year's Hill Climb event was successful for BlueRibbon in memberships and donations while providing an outstanding location for outreach on issues effecting snowmobilers. Again this year the Jackson Snow Devils provided BlueRibbon a booth near the food vendor area at the Hill Climb event. Read more...
April 8, 2014 10:25 AM MONTANA - Divide Travel Plan DEIS Comment Period Extended Until June 12, 2014 In response to requests received from the public, the Helena National Forest has decided to extend the comment period for the Divide Travel Plan - Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). As a result, the comment period for the DEIS is being extended until June 12, 2014. The deadline for submission of comments on the proposed Programmatic... Read more...	April 7, 2014 11:34 AM (press release) Super Star Ian Johnson Hails BRC POCATELLO, ID (April 7, 2014) -- Ian Johnson, noted TV star, four-wheeler, builder of the Xtreme Two-car Garage Rock Crawler, host of Xtreme Off Road, and family man, supports landuse and keeping our trails open nationwide. BRC is proud to have Ian on our team and in the landuse game. "I've known Del Albright and BRC folks for years, and... Read more...
April 7, 2014 9:58 AM COLORADO - BLM - Protest Period Extended Colorado River Valley Proposed RMP The protest period for the Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Colorado River Valley Field Office Resource Management Plan now ends May 5, about a week later than what was originally announced. On March 24 the Bureau of Land Management released the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado River... Read more...	April 4, 2014 12:37 PM (press release) Epic Decision Portends New Balance For Re-Opening Dunes In Glamis SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 4, 2014) - Recreational visitors observing a fine flaky substance this morning at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) will be pleased to hear it is not snow but judicial manna. Barely a month following argument, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. Northern District Court of California yesterday issued... Read more...
April 2, 2014 10:46 AM Washington ATV Association Participates In 9th Annual Great Gravel Pack In the midst of all the challenges with trails we hear about every day, here’s a positive event that happened last weekend in Washington State. The Washington ATV Association (WAATVA) made a short video about the event (see below). Read more...	March 28, 2014 10:11 AM NORTH CAROLINA - Nantahala & Pisgah NF - Times Announced for Next Plan Revision Session The U.S. Forest Service has announced the times for the April 17, 2014, public session to be held as part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests management plan revision. A discussion on wilderness and special designated areas will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a drop-in session on the Scenery Management System following. If you are... Read more...

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]

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