At the OHMVR Commission meeting on Friday, August 18th, a report from the Department of Parks and Recreation was given by a Parks Representative. In that report, it was clearly stated that Parks, working with Governor Brown's office, have determined that many of the environmental components currently in SB249 are redundant, unnecessary and costly, and are not supported by the administration as written. They have also determined that these onerous and duplicative components of the bill would not improve environmental conditions on the ground. 

This is very good news, but a good part of the battle still lies ahead. The united OHV Community had already submitted a comprehensive letter  to Parks representatives and the Governor's office stating the same conclusions. It seems that we have been heard, and some components of the bill may change and improve. It's a step in the right direction, but only a step. Keep the pressure on your local representatives. This is how we got to this far - because of the hard work of all your OHV advocates in conjunction with the great grassroots advocacy from the entire OHV community.