Category Archives: National Forests

National Forests, Off Roading, State Parks

San Bernardino National Forest OHV Grant Application Comments Period Open!

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

The Forest Service is soliciting public comments for the 2012-2013 Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Applications.

From the Press Release yesterday:

“The Forest Service announced today that San Bernardino National Forest recreation managers will be seeking public comments on their proposals for the 2012/2013 State of California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program. According to state requirements, public comments can be submitted from Tuesday, March 5 through Monday, April 1, 2013.

A two-step application process is used by the State to allow public comment and feedback before final submittal. The preliminary application was due March 4, 2013. This will open a public review and comment period and will follow with final applications due May 6, 2013. The State is using an Internet-based “On-Line Grant Application” process as the means to apply for State funding.”

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Conservation, National Forests, State Parks

Public Meetings for the Merced River and Tuolumne Meadows Plans Announced

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

Yosemite National Park has released two Wild and Scenic River Draft Comprehensive Management Plans and Environmental Impact Statements for the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers, respectively, for public review and comment.

The public comment period for the Tuolumne River Plan is open through March 18, 2013. A copy of the plan as well as a complete description of alternatives is available HERE.

The public comment period for the Merced River Plan is open through Thursday, April 18, 2013. A copy of the plan as well as a complete description of alternatives is available HERE.

From the press release:

“… A series of webinars and public meetings have been scheduled. Webinars are geared towards specific topics of each draft plan and are an opportunity for the public to prepare for public meetings. They will provide a brief overview of key topics, followed by an interactive question and answer session. To participate in one of the webinars, please visit http://yose.webex.com. Each webinar will be recorded and available for download from this same website afterward.

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Conservation, National Forests, State Parks

Tioga Road In Yosemite National Park To Be Rehabilitated

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

Yosemite National Park has signed off on the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Tioga Road.

The National Park Service had posted a public scoping for the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Plan in 2010. The Environmental Assessment was released for public view in August 2011, with comments accepted through September of 2011. The park received 12 public comment letters during that period.

The scope of the project was to rehabilitate, restore and resurface approximately 41 miles of Tioga Road. From the press release:

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