Anyone in the NOHVCC community understands just how important the Ehnes family has been to our organization and off-highway vehicle recreation generally.  Russ Ehnes served as Executive Director of NOHVCC for nearly 20 years and his mother, Mona, served as Executive Assistant.  Russ’ father, Vic, a long-time motorcycle enthusiast, was ever present during their tenure and was vitally important to the growth and success of NOHVCC.  Unfortunately, Russ announced the

2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference participants will know that Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) served as title sponsor of this year’s Mobile Workshop held outside of Knoxville, TN.  Now, your organization has an opportunity to avail itself of grant funding for critical OHV education and projects.  OAI operates on a quarterly schedule and is currently accepting applications for its latest round of awards.  Submission deadline is December 15, 2022. From the

From our partners at American Trails: Legacy Trails Grant Program Synopsis American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing that applications are now being accepted by the Legacy Trails Grant Program through December 15, 2022. The goal of the program is to support projects that restore, protect, and maintain watersheds on our national forests and grasslands. American Trails is administering this grant program, funded by

Many long-time members of the NOHVCC family will already be aware of Americans For Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA). Representatives from ARRA routinely participate in NOHVCC’s Annual Conferences, and ARRA was heavily engaged in many recent battles on Capitol Hill in support of safe and responsible OHV recreation (RTP reauthorization, lead ban, ROV standards, potential Wilderness and National Monument designations, etc.). Newcomers to NOHVCC (or those who changed email addresses or

NOHVCC has touted the successes of the Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance a few times in this space.  To learn more read: Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA) Hosts First Ever Recovery Event! and: Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance Continues Great Work – Update On PWORA Activities Now PWORA is seeking a President – please see the full press release from PWORA below: The Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA) is

This article is the third in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to

Please see below announcement from Washington State Department of Natural Resources: Recreation Technician, Natural Resource Technician 3 Recruitment #2022-9-7581/8503 Full-time, Project, Represented positions Anticipated Project employment is October 2022-October 2023 Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battle Ground, WA Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you someone who loves the outdoors, and is passionate about recreation opportunities in Southwest Washington State? Do you have previous trail building experience?

This article is the second in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to

This article is the first in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to

From our partners at American Trails: Legacy Trails Grant Program This webinar will outline a new and exciting trails funding opportunity and is intended to help members of the trail community to understand if this funding program is right for their needs. Synopsis American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing the Legacy Trails Grant Program. This program is funded up to $1.5M per year