 [1] | ORV Oversight Hearings [1]
On March 13, the Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests And Public Lands held an oversight hearing on "The Impacts Of Unmanaged Off-Road Vehicles On Federal Land." The hearing was about, "the agencies' inability to manage the areas that are being overrun." more .. [1].
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 [2] | News: Colorado passes state law to expand ORV enforcement [3]
Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that tightens the rules for off-road vehicles that allows 250 state officers to enforce laws on federal lands. The new law (House Bill 1069) prohibits motor vehicles from using public lands, trails, or roads unless it's authorized by a sign or other means. more ... [4]
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 [5] | News: Forest Service Hikes Fines in Colorado [6]
Fees have gone up, in some cases dramatically, for violations on Colorado's national forest land. The fine for using a motorized vehicle, such as a snowmobile or a dirt bike, in a designated wilderness area is now $500, up from $75. The fine for being off of a designated road is now $250, up from $75. more ... [7]
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 [8] | News: Arizona Trailblazing Bill [9]
The Arizona House recently passed a bipartisan and widely-supported bill addressing ATV use on public lands. The bill would require ATV registration, and would use the fees from that registration to fund education, maintenance, and reclamation programs. The bill is now in the senate. more ... [10]
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 [10] | New Resource: ORV Best Management Practices [10]
Wildlands CPR recently released a set of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for off-road vehicles on forestlands. These BMPs are designed as a resource for public land management agency staff, law enforcement officials, and citizens groups. Check it out. [10]
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 [10] | Wildlands CPR Annual Report [10]
Bringing home the bacon… That short phrase pretty much sums up Wildlands CPR's most significant successes last year. Through two campaigns, we helped secure $73 million for federal and state agencies for public lands watershed restoration. Check it out. [10]
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