NOHVCC Vision, Values, Mission and Objectives


Vision

OHV recreation is a nationally accepted outdoor activity and quality opportunities are readily available to all who wish to participate responsibly.
 

Values

We value OHV Recreation as a means to provide:

• Quality family and social time;

• Healthy, physical outdoor activity for a broad range of ages, physical abilities and interests;

• Experiences that promote a responsible life style;

• Enjoyment of and appreciation for natural and cultural resources; and

• Relief from the pressures of daily life.

Mission

NOHVCC, as a national body of OHV recreation enthusiasts, develops and provides a wide spectrum of programs, materials and information, or “tools”, to individuals, clubs, associations and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.

Mission Objectives

• Help establish new OHV clubs and state associations where they don’t exist;

• Strengthen existing clubs and state associations by providing information, training and services to help them be more effective;

• Improve and promote responsible OHV recreation management and resource protection by working in partnership with private and public land managers and recreation planners;

• Provide and promote best management practices for OHV recreation planning, development and management to policy makers;

• Promote a positive OHV recreation image to all publics;

• Build a better understanding of responsible OHV recreation among all publics;

• Build recognition and acceptance that OHV recreation is a positive activity and promotes a responsible life style;

• Provide broad-based, ongoing educational opportunities for OHV recreationists, recreation planners and decision-makers;

• Provide and promote educational, safety, ethics, environmental and character-building programs for all OHV recreationists including youth; and

• Emphasize the benefits of responsible recreation behavior and raise awareness of the impacts from irresponsible recreation activity.