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Happy Holidays from the TPA
As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to thank you for your incredible support and dedication throughout the year. Together, we’ve made progress in preserving and creating trails, strengthening...
Rampart Timber Comments Draft EA - Lower North-South Vegetation Plan
Ryan Nehl, Forest and Grassland Supervisorc/o Amber Wyndham2840 Kachina DrivePueblo, CO 81008 RE: Lower North-South Vegetation Plan Dear Ms. Wyndham: Please accept this correspondence as the input of the Organizations...
2024 Fall Newsletter - November
Hello, Trails Preservation Alliance Supporters! As our peak riding season wraps up and the holidays approach, it’s hard to believe 2024 is nearly behind us! We hope you had an...
Shoutout for Jerry Abboud: The Father of Colorado's OHV Program
Scott Jones presents Jerry Abboud lifetime achievement award Chapter 9 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recent publication At Home in Nature prominently features Jerry Abboud, hailed as the “Father of...
UPDATE: USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments
Attached is the letter from Lisa Northrop, Associate Deputy Chief, Business Operations at US Department of Agriculture in response to our letter: USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments USDA...
South Sand Wash OHV Area Recreation Area Management Plan
Little Snake Field OfficeAttention: South Sand Wash Open OHV Area Recreation Area Management Plan455 Emerson St.Craig, CO 81625 RE: South Sand Wash OHV Area RAMP Dear Sirs: Please accept this...
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Comments
Michelle Kerns, SuperintendentGlen Canyon National Recreation AreaP.O. Box 1507Page, AZ 86040 RE: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles (NPS-2024-0005-0001) Dear Superintendent Kerns: Please accept this correspondence from the above...
Scott Bright Elected to the Colorado State Senate
Congratulations Scott! The Trails Preservation Alliance is thrilled to announce that our President, Scott Bright, has been elected to the Colorado State Senate! Congratulations, Scott! This is not only a...
Only 8% of the Trails in Colorado are Open to Motorcycles
At 2,273 miles, only 8% of the trails in Colorado are open to motorcycles. We want to see that mileage increase! Colorado’s population is greater than ever and still growing,...
Bears Ears National Monument RMP Protest
BLM DirectorAttention: Protest Coordinator (HQ210)Denver Federal Center, Building 40 (Door W-4)Lakewood, CO 80215 RE: Bears Ears National Monument RMP (DOI-BLM-UT-Y020-2022-0030-RMP-EIS) Also see:July 1, 2024 Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management...
2024 Gunnison Public Lands Initiative (GORP 2024) Preliminary Thoughts
Senator Michael Bennett261 Russell BuildingWashington DC 20510 Senator John HickenlooperSR 374 Russell BuildingWashington DC 20510 RE: Preliminary thoughts on GORP 2024 Dear Senator Bennett and Senator Hickenlooper: Please accept this...
New Resource: Interactive Club Map
At the 2024 Partner Club Meeting, there was broad agreement that a map showing the regions each affiliated club manages would be a valuable resource. We’re excited to announce that...
Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP Comments
Bureau of Land ManagementRichfield Field Office150 East 900 NorthRichfield, UT 84701 RE: Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP (DOI-BLM-UT-C020-2018-0006-EA) Also see:June 10 2024: Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP Comments...
CPW Draft Outdoor Strategy Comments
Colorado Parks and WildlifeAtt: Jody KennedyVia email only RE: Preliminary Thoughts on Outdoor Strategy Dear Jody: The Organizations would like to supplement our original comments on the SCORP and Outdoor...
2024 Colorado 600 - Another Successful Event!
The 2024 Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium was a huge success! While the rides are always a highlight, what really makes this event special are the daily discussions where we...
Ned Suesse welcomed back to the TPA Board of Directors
The TPA welcomed the return of Ned Suesse to help lead the organization into the future. Ned first joined the TPA Board of Directors in 2017 and served as President...
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Proposed RMP Protest
BLM DirectorAttention: Protest Coordinator (HQ210)Denver Federal Center, Building 40 (Door W-4)Lakewood, CO 80215 RE: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument RMP (DOI-BLM-UT-P010-2022-0006-RMP-EIS) Dear BLM Director: Please accept this protest from the above...
USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments
Update: 11/18/2024Response from Lisa Northrop, Associate Deputy Chief, Business Operations at US Department of Agriculture US Forest ServiceAtt: Randy Moore, Chief201 14th Street SWWashington DC 20250-1124 RE: Seasonal hiring...
2024 Sweepstakes Winners Announced!
Hello Everyone! The 2024 TPA Moto Adventure Sweepstakes has come to an end! From all of us at the TPA – Thank You! We couldn’t do this without your donations,...
USFS Old Growth Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Revision Comments
US Forest ServiceAtt: Director Ecosystem Management201 14th Street SW- mailstop 1108Washington DC 20250-1124 Submitted via portal only. RE: Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) Direction for Old Growth Forest conditions...
Don Riggle Announces Retirement
TPA Friends and Supporters, After 44 plus years of working to save our sport in Colorado, my time has arrived to retire and let others continue the mission. The Trails...
2024 Colorado Gold Rush Raises $6K for the TPA!
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at the Trails Preservation Alliance to Merve Davies and the incredible Gold Rush riders and supporters. For the 28th year, riders gathered...
San Rafael Swell TMP Addendum to Supplementary Comments from RwR TPA CORE
Bureau of Land ManagementPrice Field Office125 South 600 WestMonticello, Utah 84501 RE: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2019-0019-EA) Also See: March 3, 2021 Comments BLM Scoping Document in the...
San Rafael Swell TMP Supplementary Comments from RwR TPA CORE
Bureau of Land ManagementPrice Field Office125 South 600 WestMonticello, Utah 84501 RE: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2019-0019-EA) Dear SRS TMP Project Manager: These comments on the BLM’s Draft...
San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan Comments
BLM Price Field Office,125 South 600 WestPrice, UT 84501 Via Portal Only Re: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the request of the...
Proposed Dolores River National Monument Comments
Senator Michael Bennet261 Russell Senate BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510 Senator John Hickenlooper374 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert1713 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 Regional Forester Troy HeitheckerU.S....
Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan Comments
Bureau of Land ManagementMonticello Field Office365 North Main StreetMonticello, Utah 84535 RE: Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-Y020-2022-0030-RMP-EIS) Also see:October 31, 2022: Bears Ears National Monument Comments from...
COHVCO 2024 Legislative Report
COHVCO 2024 End of Session Report There were 710 bills introduced this session, larger than the average of about 550. Many environmental; clean air and clean water bills were...
Dolores River Travel Management Plan Comments
Bureau of Land ManagementMoab Field Office82 East DogwoodMoab, Utah 84532 RE: Dolores River Travel Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-Y010-2024-0029-EA) Dear Dolores TMP Project Manager: Please accept this correspondence from the above organizations...
2024 Gold Rush Ride - 28th Annual!
Sunday August 4th – Saturday August 9th, 2024 COME RIDE WITH US! We want to share a very special event with you in case you’re looking for a fun ride...
Rio Grande Winter Scoping Comments
Rio Grande National ForestAtt: Winter Planning TeamSubmitted Via Portal only Re: Winter Suitability/OSV Planning Dear Planning Team Members; Please accept this correspondence as the input of the motorized community with...
Greater Sage-Grouse Draft RMP Amendment & DEIS Comments
BLM Utah State OfficeATTN: HQ GRSG RMPA440 West 200 South #500Salt Lake City, UT 84101 RE: Greater Sage-Grouse Draft RMP Amendment & DEIS Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as...
Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP Comments
Bureau of Land ManagementRichfield Field Office150 East 900 NorthRichfield, UT 84701 RE: Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP (DOI-BLM-UT-C020-2018-0006-EA) Dear BLM Planning Team: Please accept this correspondence from the above...
Bears Ears Proposal RMP revision
BLM Monticello Field OfficeATTN: Monument Planning365 North MainMonticello, UT 84535 RE: Bears Ears Proposal RMP revision Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the support of the above Organizations for...
Public Comments Jones Park Master Plan Draft El Paso County
El Paso County Parks & Community Service DepartmentEl Paso County2002 Creek Crossing StreetColorado Springs, CO 80905 SUBJECT: Public Comments, Jones Park Master Plan draft, El Paso County Please accept these...
Recreational Trails Program Waiver
Federal Highways AdministrationVia Portal @ http://www.regulations.gov,Docket: DOT-OST-2023-0037 & DOT-OST- 2023-0040 RE: Notice of Proposed Waiver of Buy America Requirements for De Minimis Costs, Small Grants, and Minor Components, Docket #...
The TPA is thrilled with the addition of Rene Waters to the Board of Directors
Rene brings extensive business leadership, having owned and managed companies in trucking, real estate development, construction, and concrete manufacturing, along with serving on community bank and holding company boards. A...
BLM Draft Environmental Impact Statement Solar Energy Comments
Bureau of Land ManagementVia Planning Portal ONLY Re: DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, DOI-BLM-HQ-3000-2023-0001-RMP-EIS Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the input of the...
2022-23 COHVCO Report - Economic Contribution of Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation in Colorado
Overview: The 2022-2023 fiscal year report by Abt Global, LLC, commissioned by the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, highlights the significant economic impact of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation in Colorado....
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Wolverine reintroduction in Colorado
Senator Perry Will200 East Colfax RM 346Denver, CO 80203 Senator Dylan Roberts200 East Colfax RM 346Denver, CO 80203 Representative McLachlan200 East Colfax RM 307Denver CO 80203 Representative Mauroa200 East Colfax,...
2023 Annual Report Available!
We’re thrilled to announce that the TPA 2023 Annual Report is ready for your perusal! Your steadfast support has been instrumental in advancing our mission, and we extend our heartfelt...
2024 SCORP Development Effort
Colorado Parks and WildlifeAttn: Jody KennedyVia Email at jody.kennedy@state.co.us RE: 2024 SCORP Development Effort Dear Ms. Kennedy: Please accept these comments from the Trail Preservation Alliance regarding the development of...
Concerns Regarding CPW Commissioner Confirmations
Members of the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources CommitteeVia Email Only Re: Concerns regarding CPW Commissioner Confirmations Dear Committee Members: Please accept this correspondence as the statement of the significant...
Big Game Corridors Comments
BLM Colorado State OfficeAttn: Big Game Corridor Amendment/EISDenver Federal Center, Building 40Lakewood, CO, 80225 Re: Draft RMP Amendment and EIS for Big Game Habitat Conservation for Oil and Gas...
Old Growth Forest Conditions Comments
US Forest Service Att: Director Ecosystem Management 201 14th Street SW- mailstop 1108 Washington DC 20250-1124 Submitted via portal only RE: LRMP Direction for old growth forest conditions across the...
Proposed Wolverine Listing and Updated Assessment Comments
Public Comment Processing Att: FWS-R6-ES-2023-2016 US Fish and Wildlife Service MS PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE: Proposed Wolverine Listing and Updated Assessment, Docket No. FWS–R6–ES–2023–0216 Dear...
Save the Date: 2024 Colorado 600!
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2024 Colorado 600, a four-day ride and trail awareness symposium through the breathtaking mountains of Southwestern Colorado. This annual event is an excellent...
20240122 Proposed Temporary BLM Closures Comments
Dept of Interior Director- BLM (HQ-630) Room 5646 1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240 RE: Proposed Temporary closures and restriction orders, RIN: 1004-AE89 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence...
Comments on BLM Proposed Temporary Closures and Restriction Orders
Dept of Interior Director- BLM (HQ-630) Room 5646 1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240 RE: Proposed Temporary closures and restriction orders RIN: 1004-AE89 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence...
Three Peaks Travel Management Environmental Assessment
Three Peaks Travel Management Environmental Assessment Dear Planning Team Members: Please accept this correspondence as input on the Three Peaks Travel Management Environmental Assessment. Our Organizations have been involved in...
2023 Ride With Respect Year in Review
Reprinted with permission Ride With Respect Year in Review 2023 www.ridewithrespect.org 2023 was another eventful year for Ride with Respect (RwR). While continuing to promote responsible recreation practices and assist...