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Sierra National Forest Motorized Travel Management DEIS Available Soon
The Sierra National Forest, located in east central California, will be releasing their Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on May 1, 2009, for public review and comment.
The Motorized Travel Management Project is part of a national effort to designate transportation systems on each national forest in the country. The goal is to develop a sustainable network of roads and trails that provide opportunities for access and recreation while protecting natural and cultural resources.
Beginning the week of April 27, 2009, the Forest Service (FS) will begin mailing out copies of the document to those who requested them. Beginning May 1, 2009, copies will also be available at Sierra National Forest offices, on the Forest’s website http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/projects/ohv/index.shtml, at the public workshops or by emailing a request to [email protected] with “Document Request” in the subject line.
The document can be requested on a CD or Printed Copy (limited amounts available). Please make sure to include a mailing address where you want the document sent.
Below is the schedule of public workshops the Sierra National Forest will be hosting. Meetings may also be arranged for groups, clubs or organizations to provide an overview of the document. Please send a request to [email protected] and specify “Meeting Request” in the subject line.
Sierra National Forest Public Meeting ScheduleTravel ManagementDraft Environmental Impact Statement
Informational Meetings
DateLocationTimePurposeTuesday
May 5
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B
Oakhurst, CA
4:30-6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Wednesday
May 6
Madera Community College
Room AV-1-114 A
30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA 93638
4:30 -6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Thursday
May 7
Visalia Convention Center
Charter Oak Room #D
303 E. Acequia Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
4:30-6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Monday
May 11
Mariposa County Government Center
Board of Supervisors Chambers
5100 Bullion Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
4:30-6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Tuesday
May 12
Foothill Middle School
Multi-Purpose Room
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
4:30-6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Wednesday
May 13
Clovis Veterans Memorial Bldg
Independence Room
808 4th Street
Clovis, CA 93612
4:30-6pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Open House
Presentation on the DEIS
Workshop
Drop-In Sessions
DateLocationTimePurposeTuesday
May 26
Bass Lake Ranger Station
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Wednesday
May 27
High Sierra Ranger Station
29688 Auberry Road
Prather, CA
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Thursday
May 28
Supervisor’s Office
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Saturday
May 30
Bass Lake Ranger Station
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
10am – 3pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 10am-3pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Tuesday
June 9
Bass Lake Ranger Station
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Wednesday
June 10
High Sierra Ranger Station
29688 Auberry Road
Prather, CA
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Thursday
June 11
High Sierra Ranger Station
29688 Auberry Road
Prather, CA
4-8pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 4&8 pm to ask questions about the DEIS
Saturday
June 13
High Sierra Ranger Station
29688 Auberry Road
Prather, CA
10am – 3pm
Public is invited to drop-in
anytime between 10am-3pm to ask questions about the DEIS
JUST REMEMBER, PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
