OHV Legal Fundraising Fatigue

As part of his work for BRC, The General is often given the lead regarding fundraising for legal efforts in his district. What has always been a difficult job has now become even more troublesome given the ongoing economic crisis in the country.

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PHOTO: The General on a Designated Trail in Six Rivers NF

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First, HQ wants to thank all of you (and you know who you are) who have donated to BRC’s legal efforts in CA including Six Rivers, Eldorado 2, So Cal Roadless, Clear Creek, and CDCA WEMO-NECO.

Link to Page 16 of Current BRC Online Magazine’s Legal Update
http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/BRM_AUG-2010-Legal-Update.pdf

Second, HQ wants to encourage all riders -- who have promised to support BRC legal efforts but have not yet donated funds -- to go online and make that donation now.

HQ understands the difficult economic situation faced by many OHV families and businesses. If you are able to fulfill that commitment (a promise that TG is counting on), please go online and make that legal donation today at:

BRC Online Donations
https://www.sharetrails.org/secure/join_or_contribute/?c=1

Snail Mail Donation Form
http://www.sharetrails.org/memberforms/Contrib.pdf

HQ thanks you in advance for your review of this request. Your fiscal support – or lack thereof - for these cases will be used as a decision metric for OHV involvement in future litigation. A special salute to those who have and are continuing to make fiscal donations to our legal efforts.

Contact info for The Recreation HQ

Recreation HQ
555 Honey Lane
Oakley, CA 94561
Email: damador@cwo.com

Jan. 11 - Legal Fog Hangs Over Carnegie Crisis

The Recreation HQ has received several emails from riders who want to know what exactly is going to happen at Carnegie on the magic date of January 11, 2010.

The General has worked hard to sift through the rhetoric in order to inform Carnegie fans if the park will stay open or not until the water permit has been approved.

As some of you know, OHMVR has been ordered by the appellate court to submit its written argument on January 11, 2010. But that is where the clarity ends and the uncertainty of the park begins.

Based on my understanding of the appellate court (which is usually more moderate than a single activist judge), it can order any of the following actions:

After reviewing the state’s written argument, the court could decide to withhold any decision until after oral arguments are heard. However, the timeframe for them hearing any oral arguments could range from a few days up to several weeks or a month. What is uncertain is what the court would do regarding the park being open during the review period. It could remain open (a likely scenario) or the park could be closed.

Another option would be for the court to immediately review the argument that day and order the park to remain open or closed based on that review. Or, the court could give itself a certain timeframe (days or weeks) to review the arguments and render a decision during which time the park could remain open (a likely scenario) or the park could be closed.

Also, there are many other options as well that may or may not be just as convoluted.

The point I am trying to make is that nobody (including The General) can predict what the appellate court with do on Monday. It is very likely that the OHV community will not know the open or closed status of the park until 5 p.m. on Monday.

The General will be at meetings this next week (Mon – Thurs) so he may have limited amounts of time to post updates, but rest assured he will do his best. In the meantime, be sure and monitor the OHMVR Official Website for updates. They have worked hard to keep you informed.

Thanks for your service!

Access and Sportsmen Big Winners in Lawsuit Victory

As some of you know, BRC and other interests were involved in a recent lawsuit regarding forest access and mang. treatments.

To read BRC's News Release go to:

http://www.sharetrails.org/

Also, ck it out on Outdoor Wire where Ruffed Grouse Society champion victory

http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/tow_release.php?ID=140872

Photo credit: Del Albright