This is great news for OHV, as this allows more OHV’ers to respond to the DEIR/GP.
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RIM FIRE DISASTER “Why A Spark Arrestor Is Needed On Public Lands”
Dear District 36 Members,
As fire season is upon us, I want to remind you that you absolutely MUST have a clean, working SPARK ARRESTOR on your motorcycle when you ride on public lands. This year is shaping up to be a very bad fire season, and we as the OHV community must be conscious of this danger as we ride on public lands.
The devastation of our natural resources, including those on the USFS and BLM areas where we ride and recreate, by a fire of this magnitude is shown at the link below (the Rim Fire was NOT started by an OHV user). Please take a minute to view this, and then share with as many of your friends that ride you can.
For those of you that have been to the Stanislaus NF know what I am saying here, let along the destruction to our favorite trails and riding area. If you see somebody without a spark arrestor, get on their case. That person can possibly ruin the environment where we recreate and take our families.
Thanks for reading this, and viewing this short film. It WILL open your eyes. Upon opening the
Link, read the short paragraph about groups coming together in collaborative manner.
It is forging relationships among those that were enemies at one time. Jerry Fouts, D36 President, was part of the YSS process, along with Mike Demaso from Merced Dirt Riders Motorcycle Club
Special Thanks to Don Amador, BRC & Quiet Warrior Racing, and partner of District 36 and D36 LAO for sending this along after receiving from the RAC (Recreational Advisory Committee).
Dave Pickett
Legislative Action Office, Director
District 36 Motorcycle Sports Committee
209-295-1207 Office
916-705-1545 Cell
RIGHTS*RIDING*RACING
49er Family Enduro Postponed
The Polka Dot’s Motorcycle club regrets to report that the 49er Youth / Family Enduro, scheduled for this Saturday May 9, 2015, has been postponed.
The postponement was decided on and directed to the club by the U.S. Forest Service as the result of rain yesterday, last night and again predicted for Friday. Due to very strict Forest Service rules applied to organized meets there is a 72 hour “drying out” period after it rains a certain amount.
The “Dot’s” are very disappointed at this development (rained out in the middle of an extended drought) and will notify us as soon as they decide on a reschedule date, if possible.
The District 36 News Team
49er Family Enduro This Saturday!
Coming this Saturday, May 9th is the 2015 49er Youth/ Family Enduro 2, Round 2 of the 2015 District 36 – SRT Championship Youth / Family Enduro Series, hosted by the Polka Dot’s MC.
This is always a favorite Family Enduro and fun meet so you don’t want to miss it!
Date: May 9, 2015
Place: Gold Note Ridge OHV
Key Time: 9:00 am
Mothers Day Special: MOM’s ENTRY ONLY $25!!
(with another paid entry)
Entries still available at the meet!
See flyer for details and an entry form.
The District 36 News Team
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Show Your Support For Reopening Clear Creek!
The below action alert was recently received by us from Don Amador of the BlueRibbon Coalition. The Distrct 36 LAO Office has worked along side the BRC in the ongoing battle to reopen Clear Creek, one of the premier riding areas in the United States. We urge you to join us in sending, via email or fax, letters of support to the legislators that have taken action to reopen Clear Creek. Review the BRC Action Alert below for details on how you can show your support!
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| NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION! SEND SUPPORT LETTERS FOR H.R. 1838 – LET’S RE-OPEN CLEAR CREEK! Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, On April 16, California Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-21), Sam Farr (CA-21), and Jeff Denham (CA-10) introduced H.R. 1838, the Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act, to direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reopen the 75,000 acre Clear Creek Management Area in San Benito and Fresno counties for recreational use, including access for off-road vehicles. Additionally, the legislation would protect approximately 21,000 acres of BLM land adjacent to Clear Creek as the Joaquin Rocks Wilderness. BRC is asking OHV recreationists, businesses, conservation groups, environmental organizations, clubs, and local government to express your strong support for H.R. 1838. Dirt Rider Magazine once listed Clear Creek as one of the top ten OHV riding areas in the country. The congressional representatives listed below should be commended for their hard work in crafting this comprehensive bi-partisan legislation. BILL SPONSORS |
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| The Honorable Sam Farr United States House of Representatives 1126 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Email: alec.arago@mail.house.gov Fax: (831) 424-7099 |
The Honorable David G. Valadao United States House of Representatives 1004 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Email: Cassie.Welch@mail.house.gov Fax: (202) 225-3196 |
The Honorable Jeff Denham United States House of Representatives 1730 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Email: Chris.DelBeccaro@mail.house.gov Fax: (202) 225-3402 |
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Your letter will help show the bill’s sponsors just how much you appreciate their work to re-open Clear Creek. Please take a few minutes and send in a support letter today. BRC requests that you send your letter via email or fax since mail delivery to Washington D.C. can be delayed for an extended period of time. Thanks in advance for your support of this effort. Don Amador |
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Carnegie SVRA EIR Draft Is Open For Comments!
CARNEGIE SVRA DRAFT EIR IS OUT!
COMMENTS OPEN FOR 45 DAYS ONLY.
Act Now – Comments CLOSE on June 8, 2015
Dear District 36 Members, Family and Friends,
Please review the following important Press Release. IF you care about Carnegie SVRA, please take the time to review this document, and make comments from you and your family. This is a HUGE step in the process of getting Carnegie expanded and open, so please engage in the process.
District 36 acknowledges that the release timing of this document is in the middle of prime riding season, but we must be diligent on putting in comments. Yes, nobody likes the process or the politics – but if you don’t, folks that hate OHV will be making their comments against OPENING this facility for more opportunity.
Note;
The Gen Plan is 251 pages
The DEIS is 313 pages
Appendix A – 711 pages
Appendix B – 5 pages
Appendix C – 19 pages
Appendix D – 82 pages
Just this is 1,132 pages….
We will try to prepare Talking Points as soon as possible.
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT !
District 36 LAO Program – Dave Pickett
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Press Release…..
CARNEGIE SVRA PRELIMINARY GENERAL PLAN AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The Preliminary General Plan and associated draft environmental impact report (Draft EIR) for Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) are being circulated for public review and comment for a period of 45 days, beginning April 23, 2015. These documents, and the Notice of Availability, may be viewed online at http://www.CarnegieGeneralPlan.com/document-library.
Written comments should be submitted no later than June 8, 2015, to the following address:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
c/o AECOM, attn. Carnegie SVRA General Plan
2020 L Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
Comments can be submitted electronically at http://www.CarnegieGeneralPlan.com/DEIR-comments, or by e-mail atcarnegiedeircomments@gmail.com.
Hard copies of the Preliminary General Plan and Draft EIR may be reviewed at the following locations during normal business hours:
Carnegie SVRA Carnegie SVRA Sector Office
18600 W. Corral Hollow Road 15751 Tesla Road
Tracy, CA 95376 Livermore, CA 94550
Tracy Public Library Livermore Public Library
20 East Eaton Avenue 1188 South Livermore Avenue
Tracy, CA 95376 Livermore, CA 94550
California Department of Parks and Recreation
OHMVR Division Headquarters
1725 23rd Street, Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95816
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION: This notice will be published in the Tracy Press on Friday, April 24, 2015, and in The Independent on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act
Great news, the Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act was reintroduced today by Congressman Sam Farr (D Salinas), Congressman David Valadao (R Coalinga) and Congressman Jeff Denham (R Modesto). HR 1838 would be a great victory for all OHV activity. The Bill would also provide an area adjacent to the Clear Creek area as wilderness. This compromise will greatly enhance the possibility of non-partisan support that should help in the passage of this historic bill. Please contact your Federal representative to express your support.
Sawmill Enduro and Crosscut Poker Run Comming This Weekend
North Bay Motorcycle Club is running their Sawmill Enduro, Round 1 of the 2015 District 36 – SRT Championship Enduro Series this weekend. This is the opening round for the 2015 Enduro series and it’s been reported that they have a great course for us.
Date: April 19, 2015
Place: COW MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA IN LAKEPORT, CA (South Fork Scotts Creek)
Key Time: 8am
(Riders meeting 7am)
See flyer for details and an entry form (sign-up still available at the meet)
And don’t forget the club is also putting on a fun ride for the family on Saturday the 18th (youth under 12 must ride with an adult). A warm up ride but an easy ride for the entire family. There will be optional “Hero” trails (A rider trials) if you want to test your skills. This is a poker run with no time schedule to keep and prizes for the best poker hands (hands collected at checks on the ride). They will also be supplying lunch when you get back to camp.
A fun weekend for the whole family and time to start collecting your series points!
The District 36 News Team
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Shasta Dam GP Travel Alert
If you’re going to the Shasta Dam GP this weekend, April 11 & 12 please note that the Exits to Shasta Dam will be closed.
Caltrans is closing the main Shasta Dam Exits from I-5 freeway for maintenance until Monday 4-13-2015. Follow Detour Signs or take the PINE GROVE exit just south of the Shasta Dam exit, go west to Lake Blvd. then right (north) to Shasta Dam.
With the rain this week and sunshine all weekend we’re looking forward to perfect conditions for this race so come out for some picturesque camping, good times with family and friends and some really great racing!
The District 36 News Team
Shasta Dam GP This Weekend
The Redding Dirt Rider’s 2015 Shasta Dam Gran Prix, Round 7 of the 2015 District 36 – SRT Championship Cross Country Series presented by Works Connection and Round 7 of the 2015 District 36 – Motion Pro Championship Youth Cross Country Series presented by Racer Decal, and Round 4 of the West Kenda SRT National Championship Hare Scrambles hosted by the Redding Dirt Riders is running this weekend.
Dates: April 11-12, 2015
Place: Shasta Chappie OHV
Time: Saturday Youth Day first race: 8:30 am / Sunday Adult Day first race: 8:30 am
Let’s go Racing!
The District 36 News Team
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