AOHVA is concerned that Albertans’ continued enjoyment of the province’s open landscape is in jeopardy.
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STAND UP and be heard. DO the survey. MAKE a difference. SAVE our Backcountry.
BIGHORN COUNTRY PROPOSAL JEOPARDIZES PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS
The Alberta Government recently released a proposal to convert the Bighorn Public Lands into a series of new Provincial Parks and a massive new Public Land Use Zone, as anticipated, further reducing OHV use and open camping from the Castle on up the eastern slopes to Drayton Valley.
The government’s Public Consultation process includes another on-line survey.
While people may be tired of these surveys, THIS IS the most important one to date. Unlike the surveys for Castle Parks and Livingstone/Porcupine Hills PLUZ that only asked for input after the plans were determined – THIS IS NOT DONE YET!
DO the survey. SEND a letter. ATTEND an Info Session. MAKE a difference. SAVE our Backcountry.
On-line Survey: Bighorn Country Proposal (Alberta Environment and Parks)
Attend a Bighorn Country Public Engagement Session
Refer to These Questions for the Information Sessions
COMPLETE THE ON-LINE LETTER BELOW.
STAND UP AND DEFEND THE BIGHORN
The Alberta Government recently released a proposal to convert the Bighorn Public Lands into a series of new Provincial Parks and a massive new Public Land Use Zone, as anticipated, further reducing OHV use and open camping from the Castle on up the eastern slopes to Drayton Valley.
Why would the NDP government take these steps?
- It is certainly NOT to create a beautiful recreation area for Albertans to enjoy – because the opportunity for people to visit the area and partake in responsible recreation is available to everyone today.
- It certainly is NOT to improve water quality – because the water leaving the North Saskatchewan watershed is some of the highest quality available in Alberta today.
- It certainly is NOT to curtail the impacts of resource development – because regulations are in place today with Alberta industry working to some of the highest sustainable resource development standards in the world.
Perhaps it is to satisfy the demands of foreign funded organizations who are mandated to shut down Alberta’s backcountry.
Bring some common sense to the situation.
SEND a letter. MAKE a difference. SAVE our Backcountry.
COMPLETE THE ON-LINE LETTER BELOW.
RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL RIDING
Outdoor pursuits, including OHV riding are considered a way of life for many Albertans. The vast majority of OHV riders consider it a privilege to be able to ride their OHVs and enjoy Alberta’s natural landscape.
SAFETY AND EDUCATION
In every jurisdiction where OHV activities occur, it is groups like AOHVA and our member clubs who lead the way to promote safe, responsible and respectable vehicle use.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Over the past 30 years, AOHVA members invested millions of dollars and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to build trails for motorized recreation in Alberta.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ADVOCACY
The Government of Alberta is currently enacting the biggest change to land use in the province in 30 years. AOHVA is working to preserve and protect OHV access.
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Read More...AOHVA Makes Formal Submission to Southwest Alberta Recreation Management Plan (SARAG)
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Read More...ACESS submits proposal for Castle Draft Management Plan
The Alberta Committee for Eastern Slopes Stewardship (ACESS) has prepared this proposal for a model of open camping within the Castle Parks area.
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The NDP Government is currently enacting the biggest change to land use in the province in 30 years. With that in mind, AOHVA took the opportunity to provide the government with some important insight and information.
Read More...Alberta introduces OHV Helmet Law May 15, 2017
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The Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association (AOHVA) supports the United Conservatives' conservation plan for environmental stewardship. Great to have their endorsement. If you have not already, check out the proposal at:
www.albertastrongandfree.ca/united-conservatives-announce-common-sense-conservation-plan-for-envi...
AOHVA agrees with Jason Kenney that…
“Albertans across our province value our great outdoors and rightfully want to see it conserved and protected for their children and grandchildren. Our Common Sense Conservation Plan will take a balanced approach to environmental stewardship, recognizing that recreation, economic use and conservation can and should support each other.”
United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney, March 14, 2019
AOHVA and our members look forward to collaborating on the Common Sense Conservation Plan to achieve a Sustainable Recreation Trail System in Alberta.
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