Trail_Fanatic
05-08-2008, 03:09 PM
A brief report of last night's meeting:
* The April 10th revision of the ORV Plan is expected to be approved by the NRC today (probably already has)
* Director's Order establishing 24" trails for cycle use only is expected to be approved by the NRC today (probably already has).
* CCC attended a National Association of Professional Trail Builders Association conference in Las Vegas to study new equipment- they reported that they, surprisingly to them, didn't see anything that would work any better than what Michigan is already using.
* Glenn Moll reported that ORV Damages of $22,071 to a private property owner in Luce County. That's TRIPLE the actual cost of restoration, PLUS the cost of obtaining the estimate, PLUS court costs!
* Huron Side MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) is now available - if it's not on the map, it's no longer legal to drive it, regardless of barriers or indications on the ground.
* Safety Education was discussed - GLFWDA commented that the current program offers zero educational opportunities for the full sized 4x4 ORV enthusiast and that, to be proactive, we offer our own 4WD Awareness Classes and would gratefully welcome an opportunity to work with the Department to figure out a way to address this current need.
* New ORV Trail and Route Maps are expected to be completed and available at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...070---,00.html by Memorial Day weekend.
* Long Range Financial Planning is expected to begin soon (Thank you to GLFWDA Treasurer and Land Use Committee member Paul Hittie for representing 4x4 on the Planning Subcommittee)
* NOHVCC Will be having a meeting September 26th in Mackinaw in conjunction with a CCC event at the Black Lake <50" scramble area
* The April 10th revision of the ORV Plan is expected to be approved by the NRC today (probably already has)
* Director's Order establishing 24" trails for cycle use only is expected to be approved by the NRC today (probably already has).
* CCC attended a National Association of Professional Trail Builders Association conference in Las Vegas to study new equipment- they reported that they, surprisingly to them, didn't see anything that would work any better than what Michigan is already using.
* Glenn Moll reported that ORV Damages of $22,071 to a private property owner in Luce County. That's TRIPLE the actual cost of restoration, PLUS the cost of obtaining the estimate, PLUS court costs!
* Huron Side MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) is now available - if it's not on the map, it's no longer legal to drive it, regardless of barriers or indications on the ground.
* Safety Education was discussed - GLFWDA commented that the current program offers zero educational opportunities for the full sized 4x4 ORV enthusiast and that, to be proactive, we offer our own 4WD Awareness Classes and would gratefully welcome an opportunity to work with the Department to figure out a way to address this current need.
* New ORV Trail and Route Maps are expected to be completed and available at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...070---,00.html by Memorial Day weekend.
* Long Range Financial Planning is expected to begin soon (Thank you to GLFWDA Treasurer and Land Use Committee member Paul Hittie for representing 4x4 on the Planning Subcommittee)
* NOHVCC Will be having a meeting September 26th in Mackinaw in conjunction with a CCC event at the Black Lake <50" scramble area