| Working to preserve forest access for the public |
Our Mission The Sierra Access Coalition (SAC) is a group composed of individuals, user groups, and local businesses that work to protect forest access for the public. This group is working primarily on the Plumas NF and in other areas in northern California. Our mission statement is to preserve environmentally-sound routes for public use. The Forest Service designated which roads and trails may be used by motorized vehicles in the forest (cars, pickups, motorcycles, quads, etc.) Routes that were not designated in this process are now closed to ALL motorized vehicles. |
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LINKS
| Our Mission Statement |
Plumas NF email links:
Corky Lazzarino, Quincy, Executive Director
Duff duPont, Quincy
Sher Schwartz, Indian Falls, Chairman of Fundraising
Duff duPont, Quincy
Sher Schwartz, Indian Falls, Chairman of Fundraising
SAC Steering Committee email links:
| What You Can Do To Help |
Editorials and Letters From Our Members
Bulldog
Click here for a copy of a letter from several congressmen (including Herger and McClintock) sent to the Chief of the Forest Service
voicing concerns over the Travel Management process on the Plumas, Lassen, and other National Forests in California. Thank You
to Sylvia Milligan of Recreation Outdoors Coalition for her hard work and a trip to Washington D.C. to voice the opinions of local
people.
voicing concerns over the Travel Management process on the Plumas, Lassen, and other National Forests in California. Thank You
to Sylvia Milligan of Recreation Outdoors Coalition for her hard work and a trip to Washington D.C. to voice the opinions of local
people.
The California Highway Patrol also supports this point of view. Read the CHP letter
The California Off Road Vehicle Assoc. is working hard to preserve access to public lands and is
working closely with SAC. We would not be able to do this lawsuit without Amy Granat of CORVA.
It's very important that we support their group so we have a strong, unified voice statewide.
Visit the CORVA website and become a member for only $30
working closely with SAC. We would not be able to do this lawsuit without Amy Granat of CORVA.
It's very important that we support their group so we have a strong, unified voice statewide.
Visit the CORVA website and become a member for only $30
Congressmen Herger and McClintock sent a letter to Harris Sherman, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at
the USDA on 4/16/10. The letter is regarding Level 3 roads, which generally are the "main" graveled roads in the forest. The Plumas
NF, as well as other forests in California, are proposing restricting green sticker vehicles from using these main roads.
Congressmen Herger and McClintock say this is "simply unaccepable". Read the Congressmen's letter
the USDA on 4/16/10. The letter is regarding Level 3 roads, which generally are the "main" graveled roads in the forest. The Plumas
NF, as well as other forests in California, are proposing restricting green sticker vehicles from using these main roads.
Congressmen Herger and McClintock say this is "simply unaccepable". Read the Congressmen's letter
The Plumas Travel Management Plan Record of Decision was signed by Alice Carlton August 31 but
wasn't released to the public until early November 2010. A modified Alternative 5 has been chosen.
View SAC's summary of the decision and what it means to the public.
See a map of the designated routes. (3.52 MB)
Link to the Record of Decision and the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Read the Forest Service's summary of the decision on their website.
wasn't released to the public until early November 2010. A modified Alternative 5 has been chosen.
View SAC's summary of the decision and what it means to the public.
See a map of the designated routes. (3.52 MB)
Link to the Record of Decision and the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Read the Forest Service's summary of the decision on their website.
PLUMAS NF TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN DECISION INFORMATION
Deb Bumpus, Beckwourth District Ranger
Mike Donald, Mt. Hough District Ranger
Karen Hayden, Feather River District Ranger
Mike Donald, Mt. Hough District Ranger
Karen Hayden, Feather River District Ranger
to read an editorial written by Corky Lazzarino in the 11/17/10 issue of the Plumas County newspapers ("Where I Stand")
to read an editorial written by Mike Lazzarino in the 2/18/09 issue of the Plumas County newspapers ("Where I Stand".)
SAC LEGAL DEFENSE FUND - DONATIONS NEEDED NOW!
SAC filed an appeal to the Plumas NF Travel Management Plan decision which was denied, and
SAC members have overwhelmingly said they want to take the Forest Service to court. We have
retained an attorney and expect to file our lawsuit in February. Thank you to those who have sent
donations. We need more funding for this lawsuit. The more money we can raise, the stronger our
case will be. This is our chance to make a difference, and stand up for our rights, but SAC can't do
this without your support. This lawsuit has potential to affect all the forests in California. Read
this summary of the issues.
Donations can be made through this website using
Paypal or Credit Cards
or by mail at P.O. Box 944, Quincy CA 95971
The names of all donors are published on our . 100% of your donation will go
directly into SAC's Legal Defense Fund. SAC is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and your
donations will be used only for legal expenses to litigate the Plumas Travel Management Plan. Our
volunteers pay for their own travel and other expenses.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so your donation is tax deductible.
SAC filed an appeal to the Plumas NF Travel Management Plan decision which was denied, and
SAC members have overwhelmingly said they want to take the Forest Service to court. We have
retained an attorney and expect to file our lawsuit in February. Thank you to those who have sent
donations. We need more funding for this lawsuit. The more money we can raise, the stronger our
case will be. This is our chance to make a difference, and stand up for our rights, but SAC can't do
this without your support. This lawsuit has potential to affect all the forests in California. Read
this summary of the issues.
Donations can be made through this website using
Paypal or Credit Cards
or by mail at P.O. Box 944, Quincy CA 95971
The names of all donors are published on our . 100% of your donation will go
directly into SAC's Legal Defense Fund. SAC is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and your
donations will be used only for legal expenses to litigate the Plumas Travel Management Plan. Our
volunteers pay for their own travel and other expenses.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so your donation is tax deductible.
| Plumas County Sheriff Greg Hagwood "Refuses to Enforce Federal Regulations" regarding the Plumas Travel Management Plan. Read the article published in the local newspaper |
FRIENDS OF INDEPENDENCE LAKE
Click here to read information about Independence Lake. The Nature Conservancy is
using public funds to purchase the land surrounding Independence Lake. Restrictions
are being put on that land that will prohibit vehicles, snowmobiles, motor boats, and
other access to the lake. Additional land purchases are ongoing in the Gold Lake area.
See their website at www.friendsofindependencelake.org for more information.
Click here to read information about Independence Lake. The Nature Conservancy is
using public funds to purchase the land surrounding Independence Lake. Restrictions
are being put on that land that will prohibit vehicles, snowmobiles, motor boats, and
other access to the lake. Additional land purchases are ongoing in the Gold Lake area.
See their website at www.friendsofindependencelake.org for more information.
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Donations can also be mailed to SAC, PO Box 944, Quincy CA 95971
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Donate $25 and get a free T-shirt
Donations can also be mailed to SAC, PO Box 944, Quincy CA 95971
Hurry - Sizes, styles and quantites are limited!
| 795 Lee Road, Quincy CA 95971 (530) 283-1905 Jesse Lazzarino, owner |
It’s unfortunate that we have come to the point where hard working people must give their
money to fight the very same government that has been entrusted to manage our public
lands. Extremists and special interests have become more influential than the people who
live in and depend on the forest for recreation, firewood and food. Our elderly and
disabled, and the families that have always enjoyed the forest with their children have
completely been ignored and our way of life is being destroyed in ways we have never
seen before.
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is joining SAC in this lawsuit against the
Plumas National Forest because the county recognizes the need to protect the residents
of the county, encourage tourism, enhance the local economy, and preserve access to the
forest.
This is our last chance to make a difference, and stand up for all rights, but SAC can't do
this without your funding support. Please send a donation today.
money to fight the very same government that has been entrusted to manage our public
lands. Extremists and special interests have become more influential than the people who
live in and depend on the forest for recreation, firewood and food. Our elderly and
disabled, and the families that have always enjoyed the forest with their children have
completely been ignored and our way of life is being destroyed in ways we have never
seen before.
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is joining SAC in this lawsuit against the
Plumas National Forest because the county recognizes the need to protect the residents
of the county, encourage tourism, enhance the local economy, and preserve access to the
forest.
This is our last chance to make a difference, and stand up for all rights, but SAC can't do
this without your funding support. Please send a donation today.
CONGRESSIONAL HEARING - SACRAMENTO 9/19/11
Ten witnesses testified on issues impacting National Forest Lands. Subjects included the Travel
Management Plan, timber production, grazing, local community economy, and other forest land
uses. Plumas Co. Sheriff Greg Hagwood gave an outstanding testimony.
The Natural Resource Committee's website has a video of the two-hour hearing and links to the
written testimonies. Click here for a list of the minutes of the video, if you are interested in fast
forwarding to a particular speaker's testimony.
Ten witnesses testified on issues impacting National Forest Lands. Subjects included the Travel
Management Plan, timber production, grazing, local community economy, and other forest land
uses. Plumas Co. Sheriff Greg Hagwood gave an outstanding testimony.
The Natural Resource Committee's website has a video of the two-hour hearing and links to the
written testimonies. Click here for a list of the minutes of the video, if you are interested in fast
forwarding to a particular speaker's testimony.
| HELP US FIND LOST MEMBERS Click here for a list of members whose emails are rejecting. If you know someone on the list, please ask them to contact us with their current email address. |
| SHERIFFS SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC rights and other public issues including the Travel Management Plan. Introduction by Sheriff Jon Lopey, Siskiyou County To see a shorter video of an individual County's Sheriff speaking, click below: Plumas - Sheriff Greg Hagwood Lassen - Sheriff Greg Growden Trinity - Sheriff Bruce Haney Del Norte - Sheriff Dean Wilson Shasta - Sheriff Tom Bosenko Tehama - Sheriff Dave Hencratt Siskiyou - Sheriff Jon Lopey Grant Co., Oregon - Sheriff Glenn E. Palmer Karen Budd-Falen - Wyoming Property Rights Attorney |
MT. HOUGH AND SOUTH PARK TRAILS
SAC has been working with the Forest Service to develop
a motorized trail system on Mt Hough and a non-motorized
trail system at South Park. Click here to view the map.
SAC has been working with the Forest Service to develop
a motorized trail system on Mt Hough and a non-motorized
trail system at South Park. Click here to view the map.
LAKE DAVIS WINTER-SUMMER RECREATION
The USFS is making plans for winter and summer recreation
at Lake Davis. If you have ideas for new routes, trails or
route improvements, send them to SAC. For winter
recreation, the FS wants to groom from Hwy 70 up Jackson
Cr. to the ridgetop. SAC and others prefer grooming around
Lake Davis. The option at the lake would help the economy
of the Portola area, plus it would offer a high quality
snowmobile experience. Your comments are needed!
The USFS is making plans for winter and summer recreation
at Lake Davis. If you have ideas for new routes, trails or
route improvements, send them to SAC. For winter
recreation, the FS wants to groom from Hwy 70 up Jackson
Cr. to the ridgetop. SAC and others prefer grooming around
Lake Davis. The option at the lake would help the economy
of the Portola area, plus it would offer a high quality
snowmobile experience. Your comments are needed!