Friends of Oceano write letter in opposition to Oceano SVRA foredunes closure
The California Coastal Commission has issued an emergency permit requiring California State Parks to immediately close 48 acres of camping area ahead of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, resulting in a 50% loss of camping spaces on the dunes....
Good news on Carnegie SVRA lawsuit
On November 21, 2019, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch, rendered a jury verdict in favor of managed OHV recreation at the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA).The jury’s verdict found...
Red Rock General Plan comments submitted
Comments have been submitted to California State Parks regarding Red Rock Canyon State Park's general plan.
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Governor vetoes Carnegie bill in a win for OHV users
From Don Amador
GOV. NEWSOM VETOES CARNEGIE BILL – Big victory last night for everyone associated with OHV recreation. Congrats to all of the activist men and women who attended hearings, sent letters, made phone calls, or provided insight while ...
Comments submitted on Sequoia-Sierra National Forest Plan Revisions
Comments submitted on Cal4Wheel regarding the Sequoia-Sierra National Forest Plan Revision Update.
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TEXT OF THE LETTER:
September 25, 2019
Plan Revision Team Lead
323 Club Drive
Vallejo CA 94592
Subject: Sequoia and S...
What is standing?
Many people are voicing complaints about the pending loss of their favorite trail and are threatening to file a lawsuit. Sounds simple. But, is it that simple?
Keep in mind, to file a lawsuit, you must have “standing” and prove that you are “...
Contact Governor to oppose Carnegie legislation
OPPOSE: AB 1086 Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area: Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area
(As Amended September 6, 2019)
Senate Bill 767 died in the Assembly Appropriations Committee last week.
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OHMVR bill signed - program is permanent
For months, a coalition of off-highway vehicle recreation associations (Coalition) representing off-road recreation enthusiasts throughout the state of California, have worked on legislation to provide reauthorization of the highly successful O...
What NEPA is and is not
I recently received an email from a county supervisor outlining a situation where the county believed that the Forest Service was in violation of a county law when they closed close to 400 miles of routes in the forest that spanned two countie...
Epic decision portends new balance for reopening dunes in Glamis
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - 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 ...
Open gates
All of us love an open gate. Sometimes we see them on our morning commute, or way out in the desert as we head out with our toys. What lies beyond it? Is the public allowed? We make a note to check it out someday.
That day finally comes and you...
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