NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 18, 2020
Contact: Don Amador, President, damador@pwora.org
Phone: 925.783.1834
PWORA Seeking Comments for OHV Grant Applications
OAKLEY, CA (Feb. 18) –
The Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA) is asking for public
input for potential OHV grants proposals to the California State Parks
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division for areas on the Mendocino
National Forest that were impacted by the 2018 Ranch Fire.
PWORA is
considering applying for the following grants; a restoration grant to replace
barriers on St. John’s Mountain; and a ground
operations grant to construct drainage improvements on the Mason Connector Trail.
The OHMVR
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program supports well-managed off-highway
vehicle recreation in California by distributing more than $35 million annually
collected from gas tax, entrance fees and OHV sticker registrations. Cities,
counties, districts, federal and state agencies, educational institutions,
federally recognized Native American Tribes and non-profit entities can apply
for funds to develop, maintain and restore trails; provide law enforcement; and
offer safety and training for riders.
The public is
invited send comments and ideas to the PWORA Grant Administrator, Eric Lueder,
to provide ideas for projects and opportunities that could be incorporated into
the grant applications.
Send comments Eric Lueder at: elueder@pwora.org
Preliminary
grant applications will be submitted to the OHMVR Division by March 2. The
public will then be able to comment on the preliminary applications from March
3 to May 4. Final applications must be submitted by June 1. For more
information about the state grant process and requirements, visit the OHMVR
Division website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.
PWORA is a
national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to protect and restore
sustainable OHV recreation from the devastating effects of intense wildfires
and other natural disasters. PWORA will collaborate with a diverse array of
multi-interest strategic partners to mobilize volunteers and deploy resources
to mitigate post-disaster impacts to recreation areas. Website: www.pwora.org
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