BLM Seeks Comments on 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposals

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to comment on proposals it has submitted for the 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Proposal. The proposals are available on the internet at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov for review and comment March 3 through April 6, 2015.

Approximately 35 projects throughout the state have been proposed including OHV rules enforcement, facility development, restoration work and other activities. The proposals are funded through the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program sponsored by the State of California which provides financial assistance to cities, counties, districts, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, federally recognized Tribes and nonprofit entities.

Participating office contacts for the California BLM offices include:

Arcata Field Office Bruce Cann (707) 825-2322 bcann@blm.gov
Redding Field Office Sky Zaffarano (530) 224-2126 szaffara@blm.gov
Eagle Lake Field Office Marisa Williams (530) 252-5303 mbwillia@blm.gov
Surprise Field Office Daniel Ryan (530) 279-2719 dryan@blm.gov
Bishop Field Office Richard D. Williams (760) 872-5033 rdwillia@blm.gov
Bakersfield Field Office Harrison Friedman (661) 391-6186
hfriedman@blm.gov

Ukiah Field Office Sarah Mathews (707) 468-4051 samathews@blm.gov
Ridgecrest Field Office Dana Stephenson (760) 384-5442 dstephenson@blm.gov
Palm Springs Field Office Cheryl Nabahe (760) 833-7111 cnabahe@blm.gov
El Centro Field Office Neil Hamada (760) 337-4451 nhamada@blm.gov
Barstow Field Office Katrina Symons (760) 252-6004 ksymons@blm.gov
Needles Field Office David Roan (760) 326-7033 droan@blm.gov

For detailed instructions on how to access the proposals and submit comments, visit www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

Further information can be obtained from Jane Arteaga at (916) 978-4654 or by email at jarteaga@blm.gov


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.