Cypress, CA (9/23/2009) -Yamaha
Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its successful
OHV Access Initiative, continues to support
landmark programs directed by the country’s
most prominent outdoor recreation organizations
which are leading national efforts to promote
safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open
riding areas nationwide.
A total of more than $100,000 in funds are
being contributed through separate Yamaha OHV
GRANTs to Tread Lightly!, the Blue Ribbon Coalition,
the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) and
the National OHV Conservation Council (NOHVCC).
“The OHV Access Initiative has made fantastic
strides from the grassroots perspective creating
and maintaining responsible riding opportunities
for local OHV communities,” said Mike
Martinez, Yamaha’s general manager of
ATV and Side-by-Side Operations. “Yamaha’s
ability to also support these national projects,
combined with our on-the-ground work through
dealers and regional staff, continue to elevate
the effectiveness of the OHV Access Initiative.
The programs we’re supporting through
the national organizations address issues that
impact OHV enthusiasts from coast to coast.”
| The
Yamaha OHV Access Initiative’s National
Partners For 2009 |
Tread Lightly! – Funding
the development of a template for recreational
maps for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau
of Land Management properties and the Respected
Access Campaign.
ORBA – Funding the organization’s
efforts to assist in crafting legislation to
protect OHV recreation in the California desert.
NOHVCC – Funding the
organization’s popular land management
workshops webinars and compendium video modules.
Blue Ribbon Coalition –
Funding efforts to support the implementation
of the new federal travel management policy
on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
properties.
“We are grateful to Yamaha for creating
the OHV Access Initiative as a resource to help
protect public lands for safe and responsible
motorized recreational use,” said Lori
McCullough, executive director of the nonprofit
Tread Lightly!. “Educating OHV enthusiasts
on best practices for land stewardship is essential
to maintaining and, hopefully, expanding sustainable
riding opportunities for everyone to enjoy.”
