NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance, or PWORA, is asking for public input for potential OHV grants proposals to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, or OHMVR, Division for areas on the Mendocino National Forest that were impacted by the 2018 Ranch fire.

PWORA is considering applying for the following grants; a restoration grant to replace barriers on St. John’s Mountain; and a ground operations grant to construct drainage improvements on the Mason Connector Trail.

The OHMVR Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program supports well-managed off-highway vehicle recreation in California by distributing more than $35 million annually collected from gas tax, entrance fees and OHV sticker registrations.

Cities, counties, districts, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, federally recognized Native American tribes and nonprofit entities can apply for funds to develop, maintain and restore trails; provide law enforcement; and offer safety and training for riders.

The public is invited to send comments and ideas to PWORA Grant Administrator Eric Lueder to provide ideas for projects and opportunities that could be incorporated into the grant applications.

Send comments to Eric Lueder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Preliminary grant applications will be submitted to the OHMVR Division by March 2. The public will then be able to comment on the preliminary applications from March 3 to May 4. Final applications must be submitted by June 1.

For more information about the state grant process and requirements, visit the OHMVR Division website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

PWORA is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to protect and restore sustainable OHV recreation from the devastating effects of intense wildfires and other natural disasters.

PWORA will collaborate with a diverse array of multi-interest strategic partners to mobilize volunteers and deploy resources to mitigate post-disaster impacts to recreation areas.

For more information, visit www.pwora.org .