NOHVCC Newsletter

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

	NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OHV PROGRAM MANAGERS AND NOHVCC ANNUAL CONFERENCES WRAP UP IN WEST VIRGINIA Nearly 200 land managers, agency personnel, and NOHVCC state representatives converge for a week of riding, training, networking, planning, awards, and seminars. Bob Hammond, Ken Meyers, Brian Sears and Jack Terrell are inducted into the NOHVCC Hall of Fame. Photo Highlights of the 2007 Conferences * Pre-Conference Trail Rides at Hatfield/McCoy * The NAOPM and NOHVCC Conferences * Awards * Funny Photos
	LAST CHANCE TO MAKE NOMINATIONS FOR COALITION FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS AWARDS The deadline for nominations for the Coalition for Recreational Trails 2007 achievement awards is April 20. The awards recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and will be presented in Washington, D.C. during Great Outdoors Week 2007 (June 11-15). Award categories will include: construction and design; maintenance and rehabilitation; education and communication initiatives; accessibility enhancement; multiple-use management or “corridor sharing”; environment/wildlife compatibility; and use of youth conservation/service corps. Link to nomination information>>
	NEW TRAIL SYSTEM OPENS AT HATFIELD/McCOY The Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreational Authority recently held a free-ride weekend to unveil their new Indian Ridge Trail System, which will start at the Ashland Trail Head and then wind throughout the hills of McDowell County in southern West Virginia. The Indian Ridge system adds 55 new miles of trail to the more than 500 miles already in operation...Read more>>
	CAREER OPPORTUNITY; OHV PROGRAM CONSULTANT FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Full-time position based in St. Paul would oversee programs throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes... Read more>>
	PLAN 2007 WORKSHOPS IN YOUR AREA NOW! DATES ARE OPEN FOR OHV ASSOCIATION, OHV MANAGEMENT, AND USFS ROUTE DESIGNATION WORKSHOPS The NOHVCC will be finalizing much of their 2007 workshop calendar throughout the winter. Contact them now at 800-348-6487 or trailhead@nohvcc.org to discuss any proposals for the coming year.

NOHVCC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ATV Fair, Minneapolis, MN

May 4-5

NOHVCC WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Wisconsin Off-Highway Vehicle Organization Development Workshop, Portage, WI Press Release and Registration	April 14
Montana National Forest OHV Route Designation Workshop (West), Missoula, MT Press Release and Registration USFS Agenda Public Agenda	USFS Personnel April 19-20 Public April 21-22
Colorado National Forests (Gunnison and Pike/San Isabel) OHV Route Designation Workshop, Colorado Springs, CO Press Release and Registration USFS Agenda Public Agenda	USFS Personnel April 26-27 Public April 28-29
Montana National Forest OHV Route Designation Workshop (East), Billings, MT Press Release and Registration USFS Agenda Public Agenda	USFS Personnel May 10-11 Public May 12-13
Wisconsin Chequamegon-Nicolete National Forest OHV Route Designation Workshop, Wausau, WI Press Release and Registration	USFS Personnel July 12-13 Public July 14-15

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