[Kittrell]

has responded in an official capacity. Please guys, pick up your phones, or simply send an email. This CANNOT happen.

OHV Funds For State Parks Use

Senators and Representatives,

As you know the Colorado State Parks OHV Registration Program is of great importance to all OHV enthusiasts. The benefits afforded by this program are vital in keeping our trails open, clean, and maintained. I have copied these benefits verbatim from the Sate Parks website as a reminder. This funding makes it possible for current and future generations to enjoy a big part of what makes Colorado a great State. Taking money from this great program to dump into the general fund is ludicrous and unacceptable. This grant program is for the benefit of all off highway vehicle enthusiasts. Reallocating the funds into the state park funds in NO WAY benefits these individuals. How can the program be expected to operate on such little capital? I implore you to look elsewhere for your funds. Leave this money where it is really needed, the OHV community demands it. Please do not dismantle our most prized means of recreation.


Where the money goes: Benefits of the OHV Registration Program

The Colorado OHV Registration Program fees fund trail maintenance, construction, trailheads, parking areas, trail signs, maps, and land acquisition. It also enables law enforcement personnel to identify and return stolen vehicles, encourages safe and responsible OHV use, and promotes respect for public lands.
Many different groups benefit from OHV registration, including:

* OHV owners and operators;
* Towns and counties that want to attract OHV recreators to enhance their local economies; and
* The general public; educated OHV enthusiasts are more conscientious and better stewards of the land.

Registration funds also enable local, state and federal land managers to better manage our natural resources.
Annually, this direct benefit to enthusiasts funds $1.5 million in trail opportunities and improvements.



Sincerely,


DJ Kittrell
North American XJ Association
-National Board of Directors
--Colorado Board of Directors