Regional Access Issues

Regional Issues Of National Interest

From time to time, ARRA will focus attention on regional issues that are of interest to recreationists throughout the country. Many groups are waging important battles at the local, state and regional levels, and it is important to recognize these efforts. ARRA welcomes information about local activities and organizations. This information will be shared with ARRA members via our website on a space available basis. 

Also be sure to check out our new USFS OHV Designation Center for additional meetings/issues as the Forest Service implements its final Travel Management Rule designating trails and areas open to OHV use.   You can also go directly to a list of OHV Route Designation Workshops and Updates.

ARRA Partner, NOHVCC, Announces First Webinar Session
ARRA’s partner, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), has announced the first webinar session of its Public Land Advocacy webinar series. 
Posted: June 18, 2009

PA DCNR Announces Public Meetings Aimed At Improving Recreational Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced 3 public meetings on June 1st, 2nd and 3rd where the public, including OHV enthusiasts, can share ideas about improving recreation opportunities throughout the state. 
Posted: May 29, 2009

BLM’s Butte Field Office Completes Land Management Process
BLM’s Butte Field Office in Montana has published a notice of availability for it Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP), which is the final step in the planning process.
Posted: May 27, 2009

USFWS Publishes Petition Seeking Critical Habitat for American Pika
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) has published a notice of a 90-day finding on a petition to list the American pika, which is a small relative of the rabbit, as threatened or endangered with critical habitat.
Posted: May 11, 2009 

USFWS Reopens Comment Period for the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Revised Critical Habitat in Hiawatha & Mark Twain National Forests
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) has published a notice announcing the reopening of the public comment period on its July 2006 proposed rule to revise the critical habitat designation for the Hine’s emerald dragonfly.
Posted: May 7, 2009

BLM Extends OHV Restriction in Imperial County, California
BLM has published a notice extending an existing restriction on all forms of motorized travel on 122 acres of public land located in the proximity of Walters Camp in Imperial County, California until 9/30/10.
Posted: April 14, 2009

Colorado's Columbine Field Office/Ranger District Begin Planning Route Management
BLM intends to amend the San Juan/San Miguel Resource Management Plan (RMP) to limit OHV use to designated roads and motorized trails on lands within the Beaver Meadows-Sauls Creek Travel Management Landscape.
Posted: March 30, 2009

Seasonal Closures for Public Lands Managed by Pinedale Field Office in Wyoming
BLM has published a notice of seasonal closures for motorized vehicles on public lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office in Wyoming.
Posted: January 7, 2009