Tuesday, January 2, 2018

CA OHV Grant Workshops - Jan. 8-12 - Fiscal Support/Partnership is Force Multiplier




CA OHV Grant Supported Trail Management - Eldorado NF


QWR believes that maybe the single most important factor in modern OHV recreation is the use of diverse partnerships as a synergistic force multiplier when it comes to the management of motorized use on designated roads, trails, and riding areas.

Plumas County Sheriff - Supported with CA OHV LE Grant

Grant opportunities often act as an important fiscal support mechanism for local and federal agencies that are faced with increased demands for high quality OHV recreation while at the same time dealing with decreasing or stagnant recreation budgets.

A good example of key grant partnerships is the CA OHV Grants Program where it is hosting its annual OHV Grant Workshops next week in Northern and Southern California.

LINK TO CA OHMVR GRANT WORKSHOPS

SOUTH

Dates:   Monday, January 8, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Where:
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
801 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 323-1900

NORTH

Dates:   Thursday, January 11, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018
Where:
Lions Gate Hotel
3410 Westover Street
North Highlands, CA 95652
Phone: (866) 258-5651

According to the CA OHMVR website, the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (Grants Program) provides for well managed off-highway vehicle recreation in the State of California by providing financial assistance to cities, counties, districts, federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, federally recognized Native American Tribes, and nonprofit entities.

Wetland Restoration Project - Mendocino NF

The Grants Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, administration, operation, enforcement, restoration, and conservation of trails, trailheads, areas, and other facilities associated with the use of off-highway motor vehicles, and programs involving off-highway motor vehicle safety or education.

CA OHV Grant Funds at Work - BLM's Chappie Shasta OHV Area


QWR encourages current and potential new grant applicants to consider attending the aforementioned workshops.  There will be some important updates for grant applicants.  QWR looks forward to seeing many of the CA OHV grant participants at the workshop in Sacramento.