A BOLD NEW LOOK!

The new NOHVCC newsletter showcases the struggles, successes, personalities and opportunities offered by the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

     Welcome to the first edition of the newly re-vamped NOHVCC News. We hope you like our new look and will take the time to glance at upcoming issues for any news items that may be of interest to you or your organization. Find out what's in store... Read more>>

COLORADO WORKSHOP A HUGE SUCCESS

Mapping out their off-highway future

        Nearly 100 land managers, field specialists and OHV enthusiasts met recently to discuss issues and learn new techniques as they mapped out the future of off-highway recreation in the Rocky Mountain State in this collaboration between NOHVCC and the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition... Read more>>

NOHVCC BACKS A NATIONAL SOUND LIMIT OF 96dB(A)
Battling one of the biggest problems facing riders today

        Motorcycle and ATV industry and advocacy groups recently met for a "Sound Summit" where solutions to the noise problem which we all face were hashed out. In the end NOHVCC backed a 96dB(A) national sound limit for public ride areas and volunteered to help get the ball rolling on the project...  Read more>>

HELP YOUR FRIENDS "RIDE STRAIGHT"

And don't forget your "beer goggles"
        The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) offers a new program that demonstrates to street and off-highway motorcycle and ATV riders the effects of alcohol on their riding abilities. Perhaps your club or organization could use it... Read more>>

HELP SAVE OUR RIDE AREAS!

The quick, easy and free path to our politicians ear

        Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) has made the process of writing our legislators as easy as ever. Find out how to do it... Read more>>

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NOHVCC AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Drop your pals a note!

Roger Pattison- 8/1

Roy Garrett- 8/10

Steve Schaeffer- 8/30

Russ Ehnes- 8/29

Mona Ehnes- 8/30

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ATTENTION MEDIA

All publications, club newsletters and internet sites are free to publish any of the content found in this issue of  NOHVCC News as well any of the previously written material which is available at www.nohvcc.org

We also offer full feature articles on a variety of off-highway topics. For more info, contact the

NOHVCC News Editor at stevecasper@msn.com

Thanks! Media who have supported NOHVCC recently.

Magazines: Dirt Wheels, ATV Action, Dirt Rider, ATV Rider, DualSport, Honda Red Rider, REV, 4x4 & Off-Road, BlueRibbon, National Turkey Federation, All-Terrain Vehicle

Web sites: Speed TV, ATV Connection

Television: ATV Magazine Television

Newsletters: Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan

If your media outlet has helped us out but is not listed, give the NOHVCC News editor a holler!

What year did the Recreational Trails Fund (RTP) first get the green light?

(see answer below)

The NOHVCC Adventure Trail had lots of traffic during the immensely popular Michigan Rites of Spring event. Many of the young riders had just completed their morning  CCC training courses and came a bit over-prepared for the "rigors" of the Adventure Trail.

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If you have a story idea for NOHVCC News, contact the Editor at        stevecasper@msn.com

It all began in 1991 with the passage of the Symms Act (named after Idaho Senator Steve Symms). Since then, off-highway trail systems have literally received millions of dollars in funding for building and maintaining trails, all of which are derived from gas taxes.