Pacific Legal Foundation
URGENT:
Please go to Pacific Legal Foundation’s website and click on “like”. Also click on “share” on their website to post it on your Facebook page. We need to show as many hits to their website as possible.
It is critical to show our support for the Tahoe case, and demonstrate to Pacific Legal Foundation that the public is interested in having PLF involved in similar cases in the future, such as the Plumas NF litigation.
This is the single most important thing you can do right now to help the Plumas NF Litigation move forward.
SAC Legal Defense Fund
We also need donations for SAC's Legal Defense Fund. Lawsuits are incredibly expensive and we still need to raise more funding.
Access to our public lands is one of the most important issues of our time. The restrictions put in place by the Travel Management Plan are not only devastating to the financial well being of rural communities that rely on income from recreation, but also restricts us, our families and generations to come from all forms of recreation we have historically enjoyed and the values we learn from nature.
We must all fight to preserve access to our forests now.
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Please go to Pacific Legal Foundation’s website and click on “like”. Also click on “share” on their website to post it on your Facebook page. We need to show as many hits to their website as possible.
It is critical to show our support for the Tahoe case, and demonstrate to Pacific Legal Foundation that the public is interested in having PLF involved in similar cases in the future, such as the Plumas NF litigation.
This is the single most important thing you can do right now to help the Plumas NF Litigation move forward.
SAC Legal Defense Fund
We also need donations for SAC's Legal Defense Fund. Lawsuits are incredibly expensive and we still need to raise more funding.
Access to our public lands is one of the most important issues of our time. The restrictions put in place by the Travel Management Plan are not only devastating to the financial well being of rural communities that rely on income from recreation, but also restricts us, our families and generations to come from all forms of recreation we have historically enjoyed and the values we learn from nature.
We must all fight to preserve access to our forests now.
$100 Donation $50 Donation Specify Other Amount
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Butte Co. Board of Supervisors
There was standing room only at the Butte Co. Board of Supervisors meeting May 21. On the agenda was discussion regarding the Plumas NF Travel Management Plan.
In February 2012, Butte County asked SAC to delay filing the lawsuit while the County tried to negotiate with the Forest Service. The negotiations, which lasted over a year, have not resolved any of the issues. Two months ago a letter was sent by Butte and Plumas Counties to Randy Moore, Regional Forester, asking for a meeting to discuss the issues but they have not received a response. Citizens of Butte Co., representatives from SAC and CORVA, as well as other interested parties asked the Supervisors to vote to move forward with litigation without further delay. The Board listened to all the speakers, then met in closed session to discuss the subject. However, there was no decision announced after the closed session meeting.
Plumas County and CORVA remain supportive of the lawsuit, which will be filed as soon as Butte Co. makes a decision.
Click here to view a video of the meeting. The section pertaining to Plumas NF Travel Management begins at about 1:25 on the video.
Click here to read an article about the meeting in the Oroville Mercury Register.
It's not too late to voice your opinion to the Butte Co. Supervisors. Click here to send the Supervisors an email in support of litigating the Plumas NF Travel Management Plan.
In February 2012, Butte County asked SAC to delay filing the lawsuit while the County tried to negotiate with the Forest Service. The negotiations, which lasted over a year, have not resolved any of the issues. Two months ago a letter was sent by Butte and Plumas Counties to Randy Moore, Regional Forester, asking for a meeting to discuss the issues but they have not received a response. Citizens of Butte Co., representatives from SAC and CORVA, as well as other interested parties asked the Supervisors to vote to move forward with litigation without further delay. The Board listened to all the speakers, then met in closed session to discuss the subject. However, there was no decision announced after the closed session meeting.
Plumas County and CORVA remain supportive of the lawsuit, which will be filed as soon as Butte Co. makes a decision.
Click here to view a video of the meeting. The section pertaining to Plumas NF Travel Management begins at about 1:25 on the video.
Click here to read an article about the meeting in the Oroville Mercury Register.
It's not too late to voice your opinion to the Butte Co. Supervisors. Click here to send the Supervisors an email in support of litigating the Plumas NF Travel Management Plan.
Plumas Co. Search & Rescue Poker Run
The 3rd annual Search & Rescue ATV Poker Run will be held July 20.
Bring your motorcycle, quad, or side by side for a fun ride and prizes. The route will be from 4-Corners on the Mt Hough Road, up to Argentine and back.
Support Search and Rescue and have a great ride in the forest.
For more information, maps, and registration go to: http://plumassar.org/activities.html
Mt Hough/South Parks Trails
Public Comments
MiPublic comments on the Mt Hough/South Park Trails Project Environmental Analysis were submitted to the Forest Service.
Click here to read a copy of the Environmental Analysis and the Proposed Action.
Click here for a larger copy of the map.
SAC submitted comments on behalf of all our members, whether motorized or non-motorized.
Ranger Michael Donald has worked hard with SAC and with the non-motorized community to develop this project. However there are several issues that still need to be considered including but not limited to equestrian use, trails for hikers only, and the important motorized trails that were dropped from the project.
All public comments were sent to Ranger Michael Donald by the May 10 deadline, and we expect him to make a decision soon. We will keep you posted.
Click here to read a copy of the Environmental Analysis and the Proposed Action.
Click here for a larger copy of the map.
SAC submitted comments on behalf of all our members, whether motorized or non-motorized.
Ranger Michael Donald has worked hard with SAC and with the non-motorized community to develop this project. However there are several issues that still need to be considered including but not limited to equestrian use, trails for hikers only, and the important motorized trails that were dropped from the project.
All public comments were sent to Ranger Michael Donald by the May 10 deadline, and we expect him to make a decision soon. We will keep you posted.
Snowmobile Use Restrictions
A judge in Idaho ruled that the Forest Service must write a new rule for Travel Management for snowmobiles within 180 days. It is likely that this will apply to all national forests in the nation.
Click on these links to read about the ruling:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-powder-struggle-judge-rules-for-backcountry-skiers-usfs-must-address-snowmobiles/2013/04/01/94af49ea-9aef-11e2-9219-51eb8387e8f1_story.html
http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_22917255/judge-sides-backcountry-skiers-use-lawsuit
Copy of the Court Decision
California-Nevada Snowmobile Assoc. Mission Statement
Link to California-Nevada Snowmobile Assoc. website - Join CNSA and save your sport
State OHV Grant Application Comments
SAC wrote comments on the California OHV Grants that have been applied for by the Plumas National Forest. The public comment period ended April 1.
Click here to read SAC's comment letter.
Apparently, the Forest Service is not happy with our comments and they said they wanted to schedule a meeting with SAC to discuss details. However, we were never contacted to discuss our comments.
We are confident that our comment letter is factual and we welcome open and honest discussion with the Forest Service. We are prepared to withdraw any comments if they are shown to be inaccurate, but we don't expect this to be the case.
California OHV grant funding is declining each year, and California State Parks OHV Divison has asked SAC and other user groups to make comments because they don't have the time or manpower to investigate how the funds are applied for and spent. It is important that all grant funds are spent wisely and honestly. The OHV community across California complimented SAC on our comment letter which we believe is accurate.
March 19, 2013, SAC filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get documents that disclose how the PNF has spent their grant funds for the past two years. By law, the Forest Service has 20 days to respond to a FOIA request but as of May 27, 2013 we still have not received a response to that request. We have been trying to get this information from the PNF for over two years. We will keep you informed on these issues.
Click here to read SAC's comment letter.
Apparently, the Forest Service is not happy with our comments and they said they wanted to schedule a meeting with SAC to discuss details. However, we were never contacted to discuss our comments.
We are confident that our comment letter is factual and we welcome open and honest discussion with the Forest Service. We are prepared to withdraw any comments if they are shown to be inaccurate, but we don't expect this to be the case.
California OHV grant funding is declining each year, and California State Parks OHV Divison has asked SAC and other user groups to make comments because they don't have the time or manpower to investigate how the funds are applied for and spent. It is important that all grant funds are spent wisely and honestly. The OHV community across California complimented SAC on our comment letter which we believe is accurate.
March 19, 2013, SAC filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get documents that disclose how the PNF has spent their grant funds for the past two years. By law, the Forest Service has 20 days to respond to a FOIA request but as of May 27, 2013 we still have not received a response to that request. We have been trying to get this information from the PNF for over two years. We will keep you informed on these issues.
Lake Davis Winter/Summer Recreation Project
According to Lisa Sedlacek, Team Leader for the Lake Davis project, this project has been on hold for a few months, but district staff were expected to resume work in January. SAC was told several alternatives would be developed and be presented to the public by spring.
SAC asked Lisa for an update in early May and she said the project is no longer a district priority, but they will have work completed on the project by the State OHV Division deadline of 2014.
For more information, go to the Projects page.
SAC asked Lisa for an update in early May and she said the project is no longer a district priority, but they will have work completed on the project by the State OHV Division deadline of 2014.
For more information, go to the Projects page.
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Thank you for your support!
Click to see a list of donors
Click to see a list of SAC members
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 for us. 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 who 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 Co. and Butte Co. Boards of Supervisors voted to join SAC in this lawsuit against the Plumas National Forest because the counties recognize the need to protect their residents, encourage tourism, enhance the local economy, and preserve access to the forest.
This year, the Plumas NF will begin Subpart A of Travel Management which will be a plan for closing many of the main roads.
This next step in road closures makes our lawsuit more urgent.
Please send a donation today.
The Plumas Co. and Butte Co. Boards of Supervisors voted to join SAC in this lawsuit against the Plumas National Forest because the counties recognize the need to protect their residents, encourage tourism, enhance the local economy, and preserve access to the forest.
This year, the Plumas NF will begin Subpart A of Travel Management which will be a plan for closing many of the main roads.
This next step in road closures makes our lawsuit more urgent.
Please send a donation today.
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SAC and Partners Receive Grant
for Trail Maintenance
Sierra Access Coalition, along with partners Ironman Dual Sport, Paradise Ridge Riders, and Plumas Dirt Riders were approved for a RAC grant The grant is for $14,450, which would fund on-the-ground work on single-track trails on the Feather River District.
However, the government sequestration has affect the grant funds and it is unknown if the grant funds will be available.
For more information, go to the Projects page.
However, the government sequestration has affect the grant funds and it is unknown if the grant funds will be available.
For more information, go to the Projects page.