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Inyo NF Travel Management Meetings Set

jstewart@4x4wire.com (USFS Press Release) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:41:50 +0000

BISHOP, Calif., May 10, 2012 – The Forest Service will be hosting two public meetings in the end of May to update the public on the implementation of the 2009 Motorized Travel Management decision for the Inyo National Forest. The meetings will be held on:
-- Tuesday May 29 – Mammoth Lakes, Forest Service Auditorium, 2500 Highway 203, 6:30-8:00 pm

-- Thursday May 31 – Bishop, Inyo National Forest Supervisor’s Office Conference Rm., 351 Pacu Lane (behind the DMV), 6:30-8:00 pm

NEPA - The Basics

jstewart@4x4wire.com (John Stewart) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:09:33 +0000

NEPA - The Basics

by: John Stewart
Natural Resources Consultant
California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assures that federal agencies will consider the impact of an action on the human environment before decisions are made and the action is taken. It requires that NEPA documents concentrate on issues that are significant to the action in question. The NEPA process is intended to help public officials make better decisions based on an understanding of environmental consequences, and take actions that protect, restore, and enhance the human environment.

Standing is ....

jstewart@4x4wire.com (John Stewart) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:44:28 +0000

The topic of the day is travel management (aka route designation). Many people are voicing complaints about the pending loss of their favorite trail and are threatening to file a lawsuit.

Keep in mind, to file a lawsuit, you must have “standing” and prove that you are “harmed” by the decision. So, just what is “standing” and what is “harm”?

You, the recreationist, have an opportunity to participate in the discussions and make our opinions known to the planning team about routes (roads and trails) that need to be considered for developing the alternatives to the Proposed Action. Participation establishes “standing”.

RUGGED RIDGE HALF DOORS – A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE JEEP® WRANGLER

jstewart@4x4wire.com (Rugged Ridge Press Release) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:39:37 +0000

Replacement Doors Offer Unrestricted Open-Air Driving Capability

Suwanee, Ga. (May 1, 2012) – Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® accessories, today announced the availability of Half Doors for 2007-2012 Jeep® Wrangler JK two and four-door models.

Rugged Ridge Half Doors enable Jeep® owners to add a new level of enjoyment to their vehicle by providing an open-air driving experience unachievable with the standard full-size doors. Off-road enthusiasts benefit even further, with added visibility, making spotting obstacles on the trail a much easier task. Additionally, Half Doors can be paired with optional Rugged Ridge Upper Soft Doors to fully protect your Jeep® from the elements.

Rugged Ridge Half Doors are engineered to be a direct bolt-on replacement for all 2007-2012 Jeep® Wranglers and are compatible with both factory and Rugged Ridge’s replacement mirrors. Constructed from high quality UV-resistant, impact-resistant ABS thermoplastic over a reinforced internal steel frame, Rugged Ridge’s new doors are lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand the harshest conditions of off-roading. The doors are manufactured in a striking matte black finish, but can be painted to one’s preference.

ARRA Newsletter - May 2012

jstewart@4x4wire.com (Larry Smith) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:30:58 +0000

Recreational Trails Program
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The legislative process to reauthorize our nation's transportation programs, including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), continues to take many interesting twists and turns. While the Senate passed a two-year reauthorization bill, the House of Representatives has only been able to pass short-term extensions each lasting only a few months. Both legislative bodies have now decided to appoint conferees so that a conference committee could meet to hammer out what everyone hopes will be a compromise measure that can eventually pass both chambers. The current short-term extension expires on June 30th, so it appears the goal is to try and finalize the compromise bill by that deadline.

Come out and play at Hi Desert Roundup

jstewart@4x4wire.com (Dave and Val Henry) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:27:28 +0000

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer. For the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs (CA4WDC), it is also the time for the 41st Annual Hi Desert Round Up (HDR). This year’s event will be held at the new location on Anderson Dry Lake in north Johnson Valley. HDR is a family event with guided trail rides on Saturday to locations in the Cougar Buttes and the world famous Hammer Trails.

Save Johnson Valley Fight Heats Up

jstewart@4x4wire.com (CA4WDC) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:47:06 +0000

With the pending release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Marine Corps expansion into the Johnson Valley OHV Area, recreation advocates are making plans to take the fight to save Johnson Valley to Congress. Representatives from the California Motorized Recreation Council traveled to Washington, DC in search of a lobbying firm to assist with legislative contacts.