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May
May 15 is historic day for Johnson Valley
May 15, 2013 is a historic day for OHV users. While it may not have shook the earth like a SCORE Trophy Truck racing across the desert, it is a very important landmark in the race to save the Johnson valley OHV area. The “Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area Establishment Act,” (HR 1676) sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee, with minor changes from its original form. The only amendment was a change in the days the United States Marine Corps would be able to use the area under a permit from 42 days per year to 60 days per year.
Rep. Bishop (R-UT) commended Rep. Paul Cook for introducing the legislation. He noted that the issue was not easy to deal with and that the bill does a good job in balancing needs. He observed that the bill is as close to ideal as possible in the face of challenging issues such as addressing the needs of OHV users. On its path to becoming a law, the bill has been sent to the House Armed Services Committee, Chaired by Rep. Buck McKeon, who is a bill co-sponsor.
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Apr
We want to hear from you!
We want to make the association better than ever and we need your help! A new membership survey is now available on our main Facebook page at http://facebook.com/cal4wheel
Please take a few minutes to tell us if you are a Cal4Wheel member, or if you aren't, why you have decided not to join. This information will help us make improvements and do a better job of serving the four-wheelers in California.
When you get to the Facebook page look for the icon like the one in this article. Click on the icon to get started. And be sure to fill out the comment box. Every submission will be reviewed and, if requested, responded to.
19
Apr
Rep. Paul Cook offers alternative plan for Johnson Valley
WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Marine Corps’ proposal to expand the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California:
“The training of the U.S. Marine Corps is vital to the safety of the American people, and the exercises taking place on the Twentynine Palms base enable our Marine forces to defend our nation and its allies throughout the world. However, I can’t support the expansion plan offered by the Marine Corps, which would hand them ownership of Johnson Valley. Marine Corps ownership would prevent many public-space activities, including big public off-highway events like King of the Hammers, from taking place. Offroaders and other users of Johnson Valley make huge contributions to the economic well-being of the Morongo Valley, and losing that revenue during slow economic times would be devastating.
14
Apr
Join or renew now, save up to $60
Offer applies to new or renewing club, individual and associate members
To say thank you to all of our new and renewing members, we are offering a coupon good for $10 off all of the association events for the upcoming year -- a savings of up to $60.
When you join or renew between now and August 31 we will automatically send your coupon, so be sure to give us a valid email address to ensure fast delivery. The coupon is valid for online registrations for Molina Ghost Run, Hi Desert Round-Up, Sierra Trek, High Sierra Poker Run, Panamint Valley Days and Winter Fun Festival.
To join or renew online, go to http://cal4wheel.com/ca4wdc-membership/join-online
29
Mar
BLM releases Clear Creek proposed plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hollister Field Office will release a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement Friday for the 63,000-acre Clear Creek Management Area in southern San Benito and western Fresno Counties.
Under the proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP), off-highway vehicle use would not be authorized in the Serpentine Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). However, limited motorized entry would be allowed within the ACEC to provide access to key areas of interest for non-motorized recreation. Vehicle touring in the ACEC would be limited to a 32-mile scenic route loop. Access into the ACEC would be authorized by permit only, with vehicle touring limited to less than five days per year and pedestrian activity limited to less than 12 days per year.
28
Mar
Contact your legislators during Lobby Days
Legislators will be in home districts through April 5 and April 29-May 3
Not sure who your legislators are?Find out here
Help promote and save OHV recreation. You have two opportunities to contact your elected representatives during April when they are in their home district during Congressional Recess: from March 25th-April 5th and from April 29th-May 3rd 2013.
Every OHV enthusiasts should reach out to their elected Legislators when they are in their home offices and ask for a meeting to discuss items that are important to you. It is your chance to “tell your story” about your passion for OHV recreation.
Cal4wheel was formed in 1959 by some four-wheelers who were getting tired of their trails being closed. They also wanted to host good quality events for their fellow four-wheelers, and to provide education in safe four-wheeling practices and trail conservation.