Due to recent funding cuts, the SBNFA is in danger of losing itsnationally-recognized OHV Volunteer Patrol program, & needsto quickly raise $50,000 to save it! This program is instrumentalin keeping your trails open by educating and interacting withOHV users. This is a program of OHV'ers for OHV'ers, and itneeds your support to stay alive!
A TROUBLING TREND
4 million Californians enjoy some form of OHV activity,generating annual revenue of more than $3 Billion for thestate's economy. In the last two decades, acreage available to GreenSticker vehicles has shrunk 48% in deserts alone, whileOHV registrations have increased 108% creating a direneed for OHV Patrol in our forest. The economical impact of OHV is phenomenal with43,000 jobs affected in California alone.
300 Volunteers Strong
Since its inception in 1992, The SBNFA OHVVolunteer Patrol Program has led by example.Within the ranks of our 300 volunteers are skilledmotorcyclists, ATV riders, and 4x4ers who have thededication and love for their sport to protect it. Underthe supervision of the OHV Volunteer Coordinator, in2006, our volunteers:
Donated over 25,000 hours of time to theprogram & the San Bernardino National Forest Patrolled over 92,450 miles of trails Picked up over 6,000 pounds of trash Attended 25 special programs and events
WHAT DOES THE OHV TEAM OFFER YOUR FOREST?
We Protect by:
Looking out for illegal campfires in remote areas
Removing hazardous rocks & downed trees
Cleaning/reopening drainage structures
Promoting responsible OHV useWe Preserve by:
Discouraging off-route travel
Eliminate off-route vehicle tracks
Installing/repairing OHV signs Picking up & disposing of "junk" found on the trails
Maintaining OHV roads and trails
Correcting or reporting erosion problems
Installing or repairing barriers to prevent off-route travel
We Promote awareness by:
Making public contact with OHV'ers.
Sound testing OHV's and informing the public
Advising recreationists to "stay on the trails"
Distribute OHV Regulation/Map handouts
Educating the public on registration stickers requirements
Educating the public on spark arresters
OUR VOLUNTEERSNEED YOUR HELP!
To coordinate the efforts of our 300 volunteers, the SBNFAemploys a full-time Volunteer Coordinator. This person isresponsible for meeting with representatives of the forest todiscuss forest priorities, and taking these priorities back to theVolunteer Program and forming a plan to make things happen.Without a full-time staff member & the needed management toperform the tasks of the job, the OHV Volunteer Patrol Programwill cease to exist. Without your help, the OHV Volunteer PatrolProgram will cease to exist. However, with your support theOHV Volunteer Patrol program can continue with its good work.To fund this program, the SBNFA needs to raise $50,000.00by April 15th. If everyone who enjoys the OHV opportunity inthe San Bernardino kicks in, this can be achieved. Forexample, if just 2000 visitors donate $25 to the program, thegoal is achieved. $25.00: that's less than dinner and a moviefor one night, and it ensures your ability to continue to enjoyrecreating on your beloved public lands. Every dollardonated to this cause goes directly back into the program andis only used to pay for staffing and costs of materials, period.Your contribution is tax-deductible, so you have nothing tolose. Please review the contribution form on the back andmake your donation today. If you don't, the OHV opportunityyou enjoy might not be there tomorrow.OHVProgram