Managers seeking OHV comments

Written by Santa Maria Times

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Recreation managers at Los Padres National Forest are seeking public comments on project proposals for the California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program, the U.S. Forest Service announced. The public comment period begins March 8 and runs through April 4.

A two-step application process is required to allow public comment and feedback before final submittal. May 2 is the deadline for final applications.

Los Padres has submitted applications for two projects. The first includes ground operations, planning, restoration and education and safety. The second grant is for law enforcement activities. The preliminary application is available at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

Hard copies are available by calling Jeff Bensen at 961-5744.

An open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Lucia Ranger District Office, 1616 N. Carlotti Drive in Santa Maria.

Source: http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/local/article_5590fd92-39ff-11e0-8532-001cc4c03286.html

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