TRPA Board Approves Forest Health Changes Lake Tahoe

Vote expands mechanized equipment use on steep slopes Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board today approved policy changes that will help increase the pace and scale of forestry work in the Lake Tahoe Region to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire. The decision expands the areas where ground-based mechanical equipment … Read more

Aventon Launches Foldable Sinch Step-Through Electric Bike

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Step-through and step up your ride Sierra Rec Magazine – February 18, 2022 – Foldable, portable, storable, powerful, comfortable, and always ready for the next adventure, Aventon’s Sinch Step-Through electric bike is the epitome of versatility meeting ruggedness. Its compact foldable design will fit in a closet and under a desk, meaning it’s almost infinitely … Read more

Interior Department Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Support State Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Recreation 

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Record funding highlights strong outdoor recreation economy, underscores importance of fishing, hunting, and shooting sports to conservation efforts WASHINGTON – Febrary 17, 2022 — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a record $1.5 billion in annual funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support state and local outdoor recreational opportunities, and wildlife and habitat conservation efforts. The WSFR Program contains two funding sources: the … Read more

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION SYSTEM RETURNS MAY 20 2022

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A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022 Yosemite National Park – February 16, 2022 – Yosemite National Park today announced it will once again return to a summer reservation travel system in the park starting May 20, 2022. A reservation will be required to … Read more

CASA DIABLO IV GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AFFECTING RECREATION ACTIVITES IN MAMMOTH

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BISHOP, Calif., February 14, 2022 – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are limiting some winter recreation access north of Shady Rest Par for public safety during the construction of a geothermal pipeline. Ormat Technologies Inc. is undergoing pipeline construction as a component of the Casa Diablo IV Geothermal … Read more

NIKWAX CONTINUES LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY, ANNOUNCING ROADMAP FOR NEXT THREE YEARS

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Seattle WA, Feb. 1, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nikwax,  the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has released its sustainability report for the next 3 years. As the leading brand in PFC-free aftercare products, Nikwax understands it has a fundamental responsibility to preserve the natural environment while preventing further … Read more