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Thirtymile Travel Management Update

Nov 22, 2021

Categories: Action Alert | ATV | BLM | Dirt Bike | Dispersed Camping | Oregon | River Raft/Kayak/Canoe | SXS
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We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

Why you should submit here, even if you already have elsewhere!

We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.

We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

The Bureau of Land Management, Prineville Central Oregon FO is updating the Travel Management Plan for the Thirtymile Acquisition Area.

From what we, at BRC understand, this area was previously a private ranch. Because it was acquired by the BLM, the agency has the responsibility to provide access for as many users possible. An alternative that considers opening all routes should be considered under NEPA. The tax revenue from this land will no longer be generated therefore, the BLM must balance that loss through the economic revenue that is generated through recreation.

Alternative 4 proposes the most open routes available for OHV use. Alternative 2 closes all areas but one to OHV’s. There is currently only one open legal route to OHV’s. The BLM needs to address the concerns of motorized users in all area and we are fighting for every inch in the Thirtymile area as well.

Another area of concern is the boat launch that is currently open to users. The BLM is considering closing this launch on the river and there will be no access to to launch boats in the future, completely restricting water use in this area along the river. We need you to make your voice heard by Nov. 24th, 2021.

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