Mission statement:

The Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association is dedicated to providing safe individual and family motorized recreational opportunities in an environmentally responsible manner.

Principles:

• Respect the environment and minimize impacts.

• Respect the rights of other users.

• Participate in the decisions that affect our access and use of public lands.

• Improve public understanding by addressing issues and concerns.

• Be responsible when riding by using designated trails and minimizing impact.

• Obey the rules and other relevant legislation.

Beliefs:

• We believe that majority of motorized recreationists are responsible.

• We believe that majority of motorized recreationists respect the environment. 

• We believe that motorized recreation is a legitimate use of public lands.

• We believe that attitudes can be changed through education. 

• We believe that users must participate in the decisions on trail use and management.

• We believe trails can be shared by all users.

• We believe that the motorized recreation community provides significant economic benefit to local communities.

Values:

• We value our privilege to ride on public lands.

• We value the natural and archaeological treasures that our great outdoors hold.

• We value nature and respect its diversity.

• We value clean air, water and land.

• We place a high value on future use of trails for our children and other users.