Moderator's Note:    BLM Website Closed for Business  Once again, the Bureau of Land Management has   been forced to close down its website.  This   means that information normally available to the   American public such as public meetings notices,   trail condition reports, and campground   availability, will not be readily available.  No   word yet as to when the website will be up and   running, but the agency tells us that they are   working to fix the problems.    Meanwhile, if you have a question about using BLM   lands for recreational activities, the only   recourse you have is to call the closest BLM   office.      *********************  Nevada United Four Wheelers Association and Blue   Ribbon Coalition invite you to the 5th   Anniversary of the Reopening of the Jarbidge Road   July 2, 3, 4, 2005    --    Registration Forms are available at:  http:\\www.nufwa.org    --    Shovels, Stars, Stripes, and the Jarbidge Road    	In Jarbidge, Nevada these three things   add up to citizens rights and the Fourth of July.   This July 4th is the 5th Anniversary of the   re-opening of the Jarbidge Road.  The Nevada   United Four Wheelers Association, Blue Ribbon   Coalition, and Northern Nevada A.B.A.T.E. are   gathering to show support to the People of Elko   County, who have been defending the public's   right to travel on county roads, and to keep the   government from closing these roads.  The   celebration begins on July 2 with an opportunity   to be in the Basque Festival yearly Parade and   their all day festivities in Elko.  July 3rd is   the Parade and B-B-Q in the historic town of   Jarbidge.  Visitors will most importantly, have   the opportunity to drive up the road that was   once closed.  If you want to leave your mark,   since we always leave trails clean, volunteers   are restoring the giant shovel your name can   forever be on the Jarbidge shovel for a $5   donation.    	If you are not familiar with the Jarbidge   Shovel Brigade and the events behind this   important event it all began when the floods of   1995 washed out the dirt road to the Campgrounds   along South Canyon Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe   National Forrest.  It was accepted that this   county road needed repair, however, so did many   other county roads.  The County of Elko agreed to   let the Forrest Service make the repairs.  The   County and Forrest had shared maintenance of the   road in other wash-outs over the years.  South   Canyon Road is the only access into this scenic   area of Northern Nevada.    	Two years later the Forrest Service had   not made the repairs so the county made plans to   repair the road themselves.  The battle began.   The county and USFS went to court and embarked on   a long journey of legal fees.  It was argued that   the bull trout would be "disturbed" if the road   was repaired now that so much time had passed.   In addition to this, the Forrest Service   contracted to have debris and rock piled onto the   road for a 900-foot stretch to ensure that the   county could not repair the road.  The county was   then sent the bill!  A Nevada judge ruled that   the county had the right to remove the debris and   repair "their" county road,  However, the legal   debate continued and county workers were  even   threatened with arrest when they tried to repair   the road.    	Citizens in Elko County banded together   to demand the county be allowed to re-open their   road.  Support came in by the "Shovel".   Elko   County Commissioners began to receive shovels   from across the United States. Jarbidge received   over eleven thousand shovels in 2000.    	Volunteers came cross-country to spend   their 4th of July 2000  "shovel in hand" with the   citizens of Elko County and the Jarbidge Shovel   Brigade.  People came to assist the community in   removing the debris and the six-ton rock, now   known as, Liberty Rock.         This was a true   triumph of "The People".   The courageous people   that opened the Jarbidge Road with shovels on   July 4, 2000 will be honored this year.  If you   haven't been to the town of Jarbidge, Elko or the   Cowboy Country of Nevada, you have missed one of   the most beautiful places in Nevada.  If you have   been there, it is time to come back.  So come and   spend your 4th of July with a shovel, your   mechanized recreational vehicle, and the proud   community of Jarbidge Nevada.  I hope to you   there!      *********************  Nevada (Carson City)    April 29, 2005    Carson City is currently creating their   recreational trails plan and we the PNMTA need   your help to identify trails in Carson City. This   plan will be presented to BLM as Carson City's   wishes. If you can help (by marking out trails)   Call me at 691-8134. Speak now or forever hold   your piece. All trails must be marked prior to   May 9th when we will be meeting at the Envision   Carson City meeting at The Carson City Community   Center at 6:30pm in the Theater. See public   notice below.  We have very little info so far so   step up.    Thanks    Brian Doyal    ----    The next public workshop for the Envision Carson   City Master Plan update process will be held May   9, 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center Theater,   851 East William Street. The workshop will   include a presentation by city planners followed   by an opportunity for participants to   individually comment on and express their   preferences for land use alternatives.    The three general land use scenarios presented   previously in the process—compact urban   development, mixed-use activity centers and urban   expansion—will be developed in more detail for   this workshop. Specific areas that would likely   be susceptible to change under the various   scenarios will be highlighted to assist the   public in understanding the potential impacts of   the different scenarios.    *********************  California    RELIVE THE EARLY WEST IN YOUR SPORT UTILITY   VEHICLE DURING THE 11TH ANNUAL LASSEN-APPLEGATE   EMIGRANT TRAIL RIDE    Friday, July 15 through Monday, July 18, 2005          SACRAMENTO (April 25, 2005) - Painted   Canyon, Rabbit Creek Hole Springs, and the Black   Rock Desert will all come to life for sport   utility vehicle (SUV) and other four-wheel drive   owners signing up to retrace the early pioneer   Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail, Friday, July 15   through Monday, July 18.          According to Warner Anderson, trail boss and   historian for this famous trip hosted by the   California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs,   participants will travel over many of the same   roads and trails traveled by more than 8,000   early pioneers in 1,500 covered wagons during the   1849 to 1852 gold rush period.          Anderson said the journey is approximately   250 miles long and is especially designed for   families.  The trip begins in Lovelock, Nevada   and concludes in Surprise Valley, California,   located near Cedarville in northern Modoc County.          "Whether you are history buff, life myself,   or just want to take your family out into the   backcountry and enjoy some beautiful scenery,   great food and wonderful camaraderie, we will   have it all for you," Anderson said.          This outdoor adventure follows the same   route discovered by Peter Lassen in 1849.   Anderson estimates that one-third of the 1849   gold rush emigrants used this particular trail.          This year's trail ride guests will gather at   the Ramada Inn/Sturgeon's Casino in Lovelock for   a wine and cheese get-together at 7:30 p.m. on   Friday evening, July 15.  At that time, Anderson   will provide his guests with an overview of this   trip and each vehicle owner will receive maps and   excerpts from the book entitled "Emigrant Trails   West."          After breakfast on Saturday, the group will   begin its journey across the Humboldt River, past   a pioneer cemetery, through Rabbit Hole Springs   and camping that evening will be at Double Hot   Springs.  Sunday's itinerary will include stops   at the site where Peter Lassen was murdered,   Soldier Meadow Ranch, High Rock Canyon and   finally to Stevens Camp for the evening.  Stevens   Camp, discovered by Captain John Fremont during   his exploration of the West, offers toilets,   spring water and possible hot showers.          On Monday, the final day of the trip, the   group will climb over the 49er Pass, where   participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a   panoramic view looking east from atop a high   mountain ridge.          Cost for the trip is $250 per adult and $125   for children age 12 and under.  The cost includes   all meals from breakfast on Saturday through   lunch on Monday.  In addition to bringing their   own tent and sleeping bags, participants are also   encouraged to bring a citizens band (CB) radio,   camera, folding chairs, trail snacks,   refreshments and drinking water.          The Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride is   fully insured and operates under a permit from   the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  Proceeds   from the event help support the California   Association of Four Wheel Drive Club's   Conservation & Education Foundation.          The trip is limited to 25 vehicles on a   first-registered, first-served basis.  Interested   participants are encouraged to register no later   than June 17.  To reserve space for this trip or   for more information, contact Ron or Carole Vance   at (775) 246-4099 or vance@intercomm.com; Dennis   Porter at (775) 577-9157 or   dlporter2@mindspring.com; Warner Anderson at   (775) 629-9232 or wana7448@sbcglobal.net.      *********************  Texas    Texas Motorized Trails Coalition (TMTC) is   sponsoring a volunteer Leader and Land Steward   Workshop starting on Thursday night June 23   through Sunday June 26 in the greater Dallas area.    Full details about the conference (location, meal   arrangements etc...) can be obtained from Paul  Beidelman 972 864 0718 (home), 972 989 1523   (cell) or email at: mudpie45@comcast.net.      *********************  Forest Service - UFWDA    NATIONAL OHV COLLABORATION SUMMIT    San Diego, CA (April 13, 2005):  The U.S. Forest   Service sponsored a National OHV Collaboration   Summit at the Bahia Hotel and Resort in San   Diego, California on April 11-13, 2005.  United   Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) joined   representatives of other recreation and   environmental groups and land management   officials from local, state, and federal agencies   to review collaboration case studies and   participate in discussion groups.    The conference featured a speech by Dale   Bosworth, Chief, U.S. Forest Service.  During his   speech, Bosworth stated, "We believe that   off-highway vehicles are a legitimate use in the   right place.  That includes many places on   national forest land.  But it's a use that's got   to be managed if we want to keep it."  He further   stated that the Four Threats-fire and fuels,   invasive species, loss of open space, and   unmanaged outdoor recreation are long-term   concerns that urgently need to be addressed.    Bosworth noted that the collaborative summit was   the first of its kind hosted by the Forest   Service and stated that collaborative efforts are   needed to meet the challenges of the future.  He   closed by stating, " It's up to all of us here to   come together in a truly collaborative spirit,   knowing how high the stakes are.  Future   generations will depend on us to rise to the   occasion and find sustainable solutions on the   ground."    John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs   for UFWDA stated, "As this collaborative process   moves forward, we look forward to working with   the agency to ensure the new national OHV rules   and the route designation process provides for   the variety of recreation experience our members   desire on forest lands."    Discussion groups and presentations featured a   range of topics providing participants an   opportunity to exchange views and learn new   strategies for working together with shared goals   and values.    UFWDA (www.ufwda.org) is an international   association representing over 15,000 members   involved with motorized recreation.      --  John Stewart  Director, Environmental Affairs  United Four Wheel Drive Associations, http://www.ufwda.org  Natural Resource Consultant  California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, http://www.ca4wdc.com  Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com  Moderator, MUIRNet - Multiple Use Information Resource Network    To SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE to MUIRNet, send email to john@muirnet.net.