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Thanks to a generous grant from the Fox Factory Trail Trust program and the support of the Alabama State Parks Division, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council will host a Great Trails Workshop at Buck’s Pocket State Park in Grove Oak, Alabama. This workshop will focus on the development of sustainable OHV trails and trail partnerships. Limited slots for participants remain!  Register today if you wish to attend! When: December 7-8, …

Please see information about an OHV employment opportunity from Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa below: About Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee, engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and …

NOHVCC staff travelled to Carson City on October 15 to celebrate the Grand (re)Opening of the Prison Hill OHV Recreation Area.  As many of you will recall, NOHVCC has been working with Partners from Carson City, RecConnect, and local OHV clubs and enthusiasts for several years to help provide managed, sustainable OHV recreation at the site.  In attendance was Gregg Berggren, Trails Coordinator, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space.  …

From our partners at American Trails: Legacy Trails Grant Program Synopsis American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing that applications are now being accepted by the Legacy Trails Grant Program through December 15, 2022. The goal of the program is to support projects that restore, protect, and maintain watersheds on our national forests and grasslands. American Trails is administering this grant program, funded by …

Many long-time members of the NOHVCC family will already be aware of Americans For Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA). Representatives from ARRA routinely participate in NOHVCC’s Annual Conferences, and ARRA was heavily engaged in many recent battles on Capitol Hill in support of safe and responsible OHV recreation (RTP reauthorization, lead ban, ROV standards, potential Wilderness and National Monument designations, etc.). Newcomers to NOHVCC (or those who changed email addresses or …

This article is the third in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to …

This article is the first in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to …

From our partners at American Trails: Legacy Trails Grant Program This webinar will outline a new and exciting trails funding opportunity and is intended to help members of the trail community to understand if this funding program is right for their needs. Synopsis American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing the Legacy Trails Grant Program. This program is funded up to $1.5M per year …

Polaris Industries has signed on to be an Extreme Terrain sponsor of the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, August 18-20.  The Extreme Terrain level is the highest level of sponsorship indicating the strong support that Polaris has for NOHVCC and our Partners and guests who will participate in the Conference. Click here to Register for the Conference. NOHVCC Executive Director, Duane Taylor said, “Polaris has been a steadfast …