BRC Action Alert For The Great State Of Colorado – News – Dirt Rider Magazine

The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO) and the BlueRibbon Coalition will host an important informational meeting on Colorado’s Roadless Area Review Task Force. Please spread the word!What’s going on: The bipartisan Roadless Areas Review Task Force—as directed by Colorado State Legislature—will hold its first public hearing in Delta, CO to gather public comments on the future of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The task force will make a recommendation to Governor Owens as to potential changes to how “roadless areas” are managed.Here’s how you can help: “Get the word out!” The media is expected to attend this hearing and we want you as responsible Off Road Recreationists to be heard. The meeting takes place next week Wednesday evening and we urge you to attend. Your comments suggesting the need for multiple use management in Colorado’s National Forests will provide the ammunition for the Task Force to make responsible recommendations to Governor Owens.Your hosts—Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO) and the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC): That evening, these two OHV powerhouses will share the stage during the barbeque for all our fellow motorized supporters. COHVCO’s Chairman, Dennis Larratt and BlueRibbon’s Brian Hawthorne will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Additional COHVCO directors will be on hand to help rally all the supporters and help organize the effort.How important is your attendance: The Wilderness Supporters will be shipping in there people by the bus loads! These radical anti-recreation activists are planning to bring one clear message to the Task Force: Roadless Areas should be designated as Wilderness! That is why it is vital you and your friends attend this important meeting. A handful of motorized supporters will not get this job done! Attending early or on time will be of great significance. Below you will find the information needed to attend.If you can’t attend you can still help: As most of you know, keeping our existing trails open for our privilege to ride has been a constant battle. Now we have the opportunity to expand our trail systems in Colorado in a big way. If you’re unable to attend, getting the word out to every single contact you have is paramount in this effort. If you have contacts in and around the Grand Junction, Montrose or Delta areas we urge you to share this information with them. Recreationists living outside the area will find the drive worth the effort.Who: Multiple Use Supporters, Sponsored by COHVCO and the BRCWhat: BBQ / HearingWhen: November 2nd, 6:00pmWhere: Bill Heddles Recreation Center
530 Gunnison River Drive
Delta, CO 81416You may also submit comments at: www.roadless.net/getinvolved_files/page0002.htm