(Save The Dezert) OHMVR field trip & meeting May 24-25

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OHMVR field trip & meeting May 24-25

 

The California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Commission

will tour Johnson Valley OHV Area on May 24, 2011.

 

They will then meet on May 25, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at:

 

DoubleTree Hotel, Big Bear Room

Ontario Airport

222 North Vineyard Avenue

Ontario, CA 91764

 

Full agenda for May 25:

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1140/files/may-2011_commission_mtg_agenda.pdf

 

 

Important reports will be made in the morning, including Special Recreation Permits.

 

Public Comment Period is at 11 a.m. earliest. Commission will take public comment on items which are not listed on the agenda.

 

At 1 p.m., Commission will consider, & may take action on, a presentation from the Marine Corps regarding the proposed expansion of the training range at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, in 29 Palms.

 

 

 

OHMVR Commission was created by the Legislature in 1982. In 2008, SB-742 revised the Commission's duties and responsibilities to be more advisory in nature & in line with those of the Ca. State Parks & Recreation Commission. OHMVR Commission has responsibility for approval of general plans, receive public comments about the program, & review plans for new & expanded recreation areas applying for grant funds.

 

Commission membership is intended to represent a broad range of groups including OHV recreation enthusiasts, biological or soil scientists, rural landowners, law enforcement, environmental protection organizations, & non-motorized recreation interests.

 

Current Commissioners are:

Gary Willard Woodside, Ca Appointed 5/06 Term Expires 1/13

Brad Franklin Chino Hills, Ca Appointed 7/08 Term Expires 1/12

Eric Lueder San Rafael, Ca Appointed 5/08 Term Expires 1/12

Kane Silverberg Santa Cruz, Ca Appointed 7/08 Term Expires 1/12

Paul Slavik Huntington Beach, Ca Appointed 7/08 Term Expires 1/12

Stan Van Velsor San Francisco, Ca Appointed 3/09 Term Expires 1/13

Diana Pérez Santa Maria, Ca Appointed 2/11 Term Expires 1/12

Breene Kerr Los Altos Hills, Ca Appointed 2/11 Term Expires 1/14

one position vacant

 

The Commission wants to hear the views of the OHV Community & others about what is happening in riding areas. Commissioners welcome your thoughts on ways to improve OHV recreation, where you feel grant money should be spent, or any problems you may see, along with suggestions for solving them.

 

If you cannot attend, submit your written comments to:

OHMVR Commission

PO Box 942896 - Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Tel: (916) 324-5801

Fax: (916) 324-0271

E-Mail: OHVCommission@parks.ca.gov or OHVInfo@parks.ca.gov

URL:http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/

 

Inquiries to:

OHMVR Division at 1725 23rd Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, Ca 95816

Tel: (916) 324-4442

 

 

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Thanks Everyone-