IMBA California and Lake Oroville Bicyclist Organization are required
Your support is needed to reopen the shared-use trails at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
Send a message to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today. The FERC will soon make a decision on whether to approve a trail plan submitted by California Department of Water Resources. LOBO and IMBA support this bike-friendly plan.
MAKE YOUR VOICE SPEAK:
You can also send comments via postal mail. You can also send comments to:
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20426.
LAKE OROVILLE TRAILS – MORE INFORMATION
Lake Oroville is part of California State Water Project. It is owned and managed by the California Department of Water Resources. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), licenses the project. The California Department of Parks and Recreation manages recreation at state-water projects.
Opponents to bicycle access launched a letter-writing campaign to FERC asking them to ban bike traffic and alter shared-use trails. The trails are currently used by cyclists, hikers, and equestrians. There are few user conflicts.
TALKING POINTS
* Following FERC’s direction, the DWR negotiated a compromise trail plan, which is supported by equestrians as well as cyclists, hikers, and the managing agencies.
* All trails that are proposed to be multi-used under the new license have been operated successfully as shared-use during three seasons 2002 through 2004
* Most cyclists are considerate and responsible.
* Bicyclists have a negative environmental impact, according to science.
Similar to hikers
* Mountain biking tourism increases the economic viability of a community by increasing retail, restaurant and hotel sales, as well as gas and grocery sales.
* Mountain bicyclists, as well as other trail groups, can form a strong, effective voice to increase funding for recreational trails in federal, state, and local funds
* Cyclists volunteer on public land to protect the environment and preserve open space.
Contact:
Lyle Wright
Lake Oroville Bicyclist Organization
PO Box 619
Oroville, Ca. 95965
589-4322
Are there any other California trails that could be at risk? Send an e mail to Tom Ward, IMBAs CA policy adviser.
