The South Dakota Off Highway Vehicle Coalition is a recreational organization that advocates and promotes the responsible use and conservation of our public lands and natural resources. SDOHVC represents off highway enthusiasts, mountain bikers, ATVs, equestrian riders, 4x4s, snowmobiles, motorcyclists, hunters and other users. As a recognized, statewide coalition of recreation enthusiasts and related businesses, SDOHVC works in cooperation with land managers, legislators, educators and the public to ensure a positive future for responsible off highway recreation.
Ranger joins Hell Canyon District
A South Dakota native has returned home to serve as the Hell Canyon District Ranger for the Black Hills National Forest.
Lynn Kolund, who graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1970, began his duties at the Hell Canyon District office in Custer in March.
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South Dakota Off Highway Vehicle Coalition has a new Address
South Dakota Off Highway Vehicle Coalition
PO Box 701
Rapid City, South Dakota 57709
Please use this address for any mail correspondence.
Temporary Road Closure
Forest Service officials order emergency closure near Piedmont, Stagebarn Canyon 'Sensitive area' damaged by off-road vehicles, forest official says.
About 327 acres of the Black Hills National Forest near Piedmont have been closed to cross-country motorized travel because of damage caused by off-highway vehicles, forest supervisor Craig Bobzien announced Wednesday.
LAST CHANCE FOR COMMENTS ON THE BLACK HILL TRAVEL PLAN DEIS
The Forest Service (FS) has released their draft plans for motorized travel management on the Black Hills National Forest. Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) are coming due and this is the last chance to let the FS know about any issues you have with the new plan.
Forest service motorized travel management meeting in Edgemont
A meeting to familiarize the public with new draft plans for motorized travel management on the Black Hills National Forest will be held at the Senior Center in Edgemont from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 15.
Fall River County Commissioners requested the meeting to help inform local residents about the plans, according to a Forest Service news release. Those who attend will hear a presentation and join Forest Service personnel who will explain the proposals in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
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Comment period extended on national forest travel plan
The comment period for public comments on the Black Hills National Forest draft travel management plan has been extended to May 18.
Forest Service travel planner Tom Willems said the comment period on the draft environmental impact statement for the travel management plan is being extended at the request of various groups and individuals who have asked for more time to respond to the five possible alternatives in the draft plan.
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Badlands included in park service stimulus plans
By The Associated Press
The National Park Service plans to spend $8.9 million in economic stimulus money for work in South Dakota's Badlands.
A list from the National Park Service shows that rehabilitating the Badlands Loop Road and replacing a deteriorated boardwalk on the Cliff Shelf Trail as the only projects in the state among more than 750 nationwide to get stimulus funding through the park service.
Total spending is listed as $750 million.
Officials warn ATV riders to exercise caution in Black Hills National Forest
Officials warn ATV riders to exercise caution in Black Hills National Forest
By Journal staff
A significant snow melt combined with more than 1 inch of rain throughout the Black Hills region has U.S. Forest Service officials asking ATV and OHV users to think twice before heading out on the trails.
Frank Caroll, Black Hills National Forest planning staff officer, said recent rains have left roads and trails soft and susceptible to damage.
