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.”
The Forest Service is submitting two grant applications. The grants cover everything from law enforcement personnel and equipment to trail maintenance and facilities management.
This is really important for the continued OHV component of the San Bernardino National Forest and the surrounding recreation areas, and I encourage everyone to go to the California State OHV Grants and Cooperative Agreements website HERE and read over the preliminary applications.
If you’d like a hard copy, you can request one from Deveree Kopp (909) 382-2831 or dkopp@fs.fed.us.
Comments must be submitted via email to BOTH the OHMVR Division and the San Bernardino National Forest. The process for submitting to the OHMVR division are a pain in the butt. You can read the instructions HERE. Good luck; they don’t make it easy! Comments to the San Bernardino National Forest should be submitted to Jody Noiron atjnoiron@fs.fed.us.
You can read the original press release HERE.