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APPLICATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR 2027 HIKE THE HILL
The BCHC State Board of Directors decided to financially support a BCHC member to participate in the annual Hike the Hill trek to Washington, D.C. The selected BCHC member will coordinate with BCHA representatives regarding the event.
If you are interested in this opportunity, see DOCUMENTS & FORMS, Public Lands section for Requirements and the Application Form.
Upcoming Newsletter Deadlines
Quarterly deadlines for submission of articles and photos to the BCHC Editor
$250 GRANTS FOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The ExtremeTerrain Clean Trail Grant Program provides $250 grants and support to eligible off-road clubs, outdoor organizations, and community groups for local trail maintenance and conservation projects. For more information see https://www.extremeterrain.com/clean-trail-initiative-program.html
Public Lands Action Items
Public Lands Action Items
(1) TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST E BIKE COMMENTS (Action needed)
The USDA Forest Service Tahoe National Forest is at the beginning stages of planning an environmental analysis for the Tahoe National Forest E-Bike Trail Designation Project. A legal notice to prepare an environmental assessment is anticipated to be published September 6, 2024.
The Forest Service proposes to de
Forest Service Reorganization Announced
BCHA Director for Public Lands & Recreation Randy Rasmussen recently announced a major reorganization of the United States Forest Service.
The following changes are being made:
The Forest Service will phase out the nine Regional Offices over the next year and implementation activities will take into consideration the ongoing fire season. The Forest Service will maintain a reduced state office i