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Washington WDFW Rule Could Close OHV Access on 1M Acres

Washington WDFW Rule Could Close OHV Access on 1M Acres

A new WDFW rule proposal would reverse the current open-unless-closed policy on more than one million acres of state-managed land, effectively closing every unsigned route with no realistic path to reopening them. The cost to rural communities, volunteers, and emergency responders will be significant. Contact WDFW now and demand they keep these lands accessible.

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Minnesota SF 1245 Could Close 4.2 Million Acres to OHV Access

Minnesota SF 1245 Could Close 4.2 Million Acres to OHV Access

A fast-moving bill in the Minnesota Legislature could close 4.2 million acres of state forest to snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorized vehicles, dismantling one of the country’s best trail networks through litigation, petitions, and sweeping restrictions. SF 1245 is not just an OHV issue; it puts every user’s access at risk. Contact Minnesota legislators now and tell them to oppose SF 1245 today.

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Proposed Closure Threatens Access to Yankee Boy Basin Road in Ouray County Colorado

Proposed Closure Threatens Access to Yankee Boy Basin Road in Ouray County Colorado

Ouray County Commission has raised resource concerns without input from motorized recreation groups which could lead to a closure of the popular Yankee Boy Basin Road in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Contact the Ouray County Commissioners and urge them to pursue mitigation solutions that protect the landscape while keeping this iconic access route open to the public.

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Carnegie SVRA Draft EIS Could Further Restrict OHV Access – Comment Now To Protect Access

Carnegie SVRA Draft EIS Could Further Restrict OHV Access – Comment Now To Protect Access

California State Parks’ Draft EIS for Carnegie SVRA proposes converting significant open riding terrain into trails-only areas, adding new closures, and expanding buffer zones in a park specifically created for motorized recreation. BlueRibbon Coalition is concerned these changes shift management away from the SVRA’s core mission and reduce riding opportunities which are funded by OHV users. Riders are encouraged to submit comments supporting the No Action Alternative by March 10, 2026.

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Defend Access to Tongass National Forest: Comment on the USFS Plan Revision

Defend Access to Tongass National Forest: Comment on the USFS Plan Revision

The U.S. Forest Service is considering major updates to the Tongass National Forest plan that could further restrict motorized access, road maintenance, and multiple-use opportunities across nearly 17 million acres. BlueRibbon Coalition is concerned that expanded high-protection land use designations and road decommissioning policies threaten recreation access and the economic stability of Southeast Alaska communities. Submit your comments before March 20, 2026, and urge the Forest Service to prioritize balanced, smart management that protects both the Tongass and the public’s right to access and enjoy it.

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Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan

Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan

A recent federal court ruling will close more than 2,200 miles of designated OHV routes in the Mojave Desert via an expansive judicial interpretation of BLM’s minimization criteria. FLPMA requires the Bureau of Land Management to balance multiple-use recreation while preventing unnecessary degradation, yet the current application turns minimization into a default closure mandate that overrides Congress’s intent. BlueRibbon Coalition is calling on the Department of the Interior to immediately rescind or revise this framework—contact your representatives via the form below and tell them to support balanced public land management.

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Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert

Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert

A federal judge has ordered the closure of 2,200 miles of legally designated OHV routes and vast swaths of the Mojave Desert—imposing land-use policy from the bench without Congress, community input, or accountability. This precedent puts all public land access at risk. Tell the Department of Justice to step in now and stop judicial overreach before these closures spread nationwide.

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