BRC ALERT:Salmon-Challis Natl Forest Travel Plan Meeting

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BLUERIBBON COALITION PACIFIC NW REGIONAL ACTION ALERT!

Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,

Attention Idaho Recreationists!

As you know, the FS published a new rule requiring the agency to formally designate a system of roads, trails and areas where motorized vehicle use would be allowed. Forest Service regulations and other laws require the agency to conduct a planning process in collaboration with the public to help design the designated system.

The Salmon-Challis National Forest will host a series of public meetings for the Salmon-Cobalt, North Fork, Leadore and Middle Fork Ranger Districts to start developing proposals on their Travel Management Plan. These upcoming meetings will continue the route designation process that has been underway since May 2006. Please see list of meeting dates and locations below.

OHV enthusiasts need to attend in order to ensure the anti-access groups do not dominate this process as it moves forward. During this round of meetings participants are asked to submit comments on specific issues, concerns, risks and opportunities that are important for the forest and specific recommendations for changes to the OHV route system. The FS plans to release their Proposed Action to the public in early April.

For more information contact Karen Gallogly, Travel Planning Team Leader at (208) 756-5103 or email to kgallogly@fs.fed.us.

Travel Management Workshop Schedule

Wednesday, February 7, 2007 North Fork Ranger District 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
North Folk Fire Station

Thursday, February 8, 2007 Middle Fork Ranger District 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Challis Forest Service Office

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and
Public Lands Center in Salmon 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Thursday, February 15, 2007 Leadore Ranger District 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Leadore Ranger District Office


PLEASE IF YOU RECREATE IN THE SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST GET INVOLVED NOW!

As always, if you have any questions please give us a call.

Thanks in advance for your support!
Brian Hawthorne
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102