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.

NPS Finalizes Rules Governing Yellowstone & Grand Teton Winter Use
The National Park Service has published Final Rules governing winter visitation and certain recreational use during the 2009-2010 and the 2010-2011 seasons in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
Posted: November 20, 2009

Ochoco National Forest Proposes OHV Trail Environmental Impact Statement
The Ochoco National Forest in Oregon has published a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the effects of changing the existing motorized trail system to create and designate a new system of roads, trails and areas open to motorized vehicles. 
Posted: November 20, 2009

USFWS Proposes Critical Habitat for Arroyo Toad in Southern California
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has published a proposed rule to designate an additional 97,415 acres of lands in southern California as critical habitat for the arroyo toad.
Posted: October 14, 2009 

BLM Finalizes Supplementary Rules for Public Lands within Jurisdiction of Lake Havasu Field Office
BLM’s Lake Havasu Field Office has published a notice issuing final supplementary rules for 1.3 million acres of public lands in Arizona and California.
Posted: September 25, 2009

Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania Cancels ATV Trail Expansion Project
The Bradford Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest has published a withdrawal of a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Willow Creek ATV Trail Expansion project, which would add 23 to 43 miles of new trail.
Posted: July 16, 2009

BLM Issues New Rules Governing OHV Use in Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area in Arizona
BLM has published final supplementary rules for the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area located in Graham County, Arizona, which is managed by the Gila District and Safford Field Office.
Posted: July 9, 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

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

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