2019 OHV Trail Grants Funding Approval

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congressional districts, one member appointed from the state at large and one member that represents the GOCO Board. The Committee also serves as Colorado’s State Recreational Trail Advisory Committee as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be eligible for RTP funds. To be in compliance with federal RTP funding eligibility rules, committee membership must include trail users and there must be representation of both off- road motorized recreational trail users and non-motorized recreational trail interests.

The Committee oversees CPW’s annual trail grant application reviews, scoring and ranking processes and submits its recommendations for grant funding strategies to the Commission for their review, consideration and final approval. Appendix A lists the current Committee members.

The 2018 OHV Grant Application and Review Process

OHV grant applications are sent out by e-mail, ground mail, and are posted on the CPW’s Trails Program website each year. Trail grant opportunities are publicized annually through press releases, newsletters, the state website, and e-mail information networks. Technical assistance for grant preparation is provided by CPW Trails Program staff to potential applicants. The submission deadline for OHV grant applications is the first business day of December each year.

The Commission, through its Policy A-104, has authorized a subcommittee structure to assist the Committee in formulating its grant recommendations. Subcommittee members are appointed to the Grant Review and Ranking Subcommittees for the purpose of reviewing and ranking grant applications and compiling funding recommendations for the Committee’s consideration. To solicit public comment, all grant applications are posted on the CPW Trails Program’s website and every public comment is evaluated as part of a subcommittee’s grant review and ranking process.

CPW’s trail grant application review and ranking process follows a four-tiered review and approval protocol. All grant applications are first reviewed by CPW field biologists and regional staff. This process allows CPW to flag potential wildlife issues prior to the review by the subcommittees. While concerns may be flagged during this review, CPW’s field staff attempts to resolve these concerns prior to the subcommittee’s review.

Applications are then evaluated by the OHV Grant Review and Ranking Subcommittee to score and rank the OHV competitive grant applications in order of their recommended funding priority. The ranked applications are then passed to the Committee to evaluate the applications in ranked order and recommend funding strategies to the Commission. The Commission provides the final funding approval for the projects. This process invites public review and comment at four separate stages; upon submission, before the subcommittees, before the State Trails Committee and before the Commission. To solicit public comment, proposed project descriptions are posted on the CPW Trails Program’s website and all public comment is evaluated as part of the grant selection process.

Overview of the OHV Subcommittee’s Trail Grant Review and Ranking Process

The OHV Grant Review and Ranking Subcommittee features sixteen (16) scoring members:

Eight (8) members, including the subcommittee chairperson, are representatives affiliated with OHV recreational interests. The chairperson nominates the seven (7) subcommittee members who are affiliated with OHV recreation;

Three (3) subcommittee members are representatives of non-motorized recreational interests of which one is a non-motorized delegate from the Committee. The non- motorized delegate from the Committee nominates the two (2) subcommittee members who are affiliated with non-motorized recreation;

One (1) subcommittee member represents multiple-use trail recreational interests and is nominated by the CPW director; and,

 Four (4) CPW regional trail coordinators.

All nominees to the subcommittee, with the exception of the trail coordinators, are approved by the Committee and are subject to three-year term limits with the option of being reappointed to one additional three-year term. State and federal agencies are represented on an ex-officio basis by Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and CPW Trails Program staff. Appendix B lists the OHV subcommittee members and their affiliations.

The OHV Good Management Program grants are considered first by the subcommittee. Each Good Management grant application is evaluated on its own merit. Public comment is received by the subcommittee on both the Good Management grant applications and the overall OHV Good Management program. The subcommittee then recommends programmatic funding for all of the Good Management crews which are submitted for the Committee’s and the Commission’s consideration.

Following the resolution of the Good Management Grants and overall program funding recommendation, the subcommittee then evaluates the competitive OHV grant applications. Those applications are evaluated, scored and ranked against each other. Grant scores are the average of each of the subcommittee member scores submitted. Public input is solicited as part of that grant review process and all comments are distributed to the scoring subcommittee members prior to the review, ranking and funding recommendation process. Applicants that submit competitive OHV grant applications are invited to make a presentation to the subcommittee. Applicants made presentations to OHV Grant Review and Ranking Subcommittee on March 1-2, 2018.

The ranked OHV competitive grant applications have been evaluated and approved by the Committee and are presented to the Commission with its recommendation to approve.

2018-2019 Motorized (OHV) Trail Grant Application Summary

Applications for 62 eligible projects were received prior to the December 1st deadline; the total funding request for 2018-2019 was $5,354,508. Twenty-one of the 62 grant applications sought continued funding under the Good OHV Management Program and three applicants, Divide Maintenance Trail Crew, Royal Gorge OHV Crew and Dillion Ranger District

Maintenance/Patrol Crew were seeking Good Management Program approval. Application Summaries are attached as Appendix E.

Funding

For the 2018-2019 Motorized (OHV) trails grant cycle, program staff estimate the total amount available for funding to be $4,276,860, from the following funding sources:

Source of Funding Dollars Available

Off-Highway Vehicle Registration (OHV) $4,000,000

Recreational Trails Program – Estimated (RTP) $276,860

Total $4,276,860

DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY

OHV applicants presented project details before the OHV Subcommittee at the annual presentations meeting, held March 1-2, 2018. Total funding requests were as follows:

Grant Category Number of Grants Requested Funding

Good OHV Management Grants 21 $1,817,816 OHV Project Grants 41 $3,536,692 Total OHV Grants 62 $5,354,508

All OHV Grant Applications received for the 2018-2019 OHV grant cycle were posted on the Parks and Wildlife’s website for public review and comment. The web address is: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/TrailsGrantsOHVApps.aspx

Public comments addressing OHV projects and the Good Management grant applications had to be submitted in writing by the close of business day on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Comments submitted by email were directed to the following web email address: [email protected]

Pursuant to Policy A-104, the Committee members serving on the OHV Subcommittee are:

• OHV Subcommittee Chair and Committee OHV designee – Dustin Wilkinson • State Trails Committee Non-motorized Trails designee – Christian Meyer

Scores from the subcommittee process had to be submitted to the Trails Program offices or staff in Littleton by the end of business day on Friday, March 9th, 2018 to be eligible for inclusion in the final grant application review and ranking process. Appendix C is a

spreadsheet summarizing the OHV Grant Application requests and recommended funding. The 2018-2019 OHV Competitive Trail Grant Reviewer Scores are included in Appendix D.

Considering the Trails’ Program’s Strategic Plan, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the Committee recommends priority funding of:

Grant Category Number of Grants Proposed Funding

Good OHV Management Grants 23 $1,926,950 OHV Project Grants 30 $2,346,910 Total Grants 51 $4,276,860

DIVISION RECOMMENDATION:

The State Recreational Trails Committee and CPW staff have provided the attached 2018-2019 OHV Trail Grants recommended funding list for consideration and approval by the Commission and suggest that minor adjustments of project funding levels be permitted at the discretion of the CPW’s Director or his designated representative. Any additional project money that is received shall be rolled over into the 2019-2020 grant cycle.

If you have any questions on this information, or anything else related to the trails program, feel free to give me a call prior to the Commission meeting. Thank you.

Appendix A

State Recreation Trails Committee Members

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT/REPRESENTATION Jill Ozarski District 1 Email: [email protected] 1st Term Expiration 06/30/2021 Non-Motorized Representative Christian Meyer District 2 Email: [email protected] OHV Subcommittee Non-Motorized 2nd Term Expiration 06/30/2021 Non-Motorized Representative Dustin Wilkinson District 3 Email: [email protected] OHV Sub-Committee Chair 2nd Term Expiration 06/30/2020 Motorized/Diversified Representative Scott Jones District 4 Email: [email protected] Non-Motorized Sub-Committee Chair 1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2020 Motorized/Diversified Representative Bill Koerner District 5 E-mail: [email protected] STC Committee Vice Chair 2nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2021 Non-motorized Vacant District 6

Wally Piccone District7 E-mail: [email protected] Non-Motorized Sub-Committee Chair 1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2021 Non-Motorized Representative Janelle Kukuk At Large E-mail: [email protected] STC Committee Chair Snowmobile Representative Snowmobile Subcommittee Chair 1st Term Expiration 06/30/2020 Motorized/Diversified Representative Linda Jean Strand GOCO Representative Email: [email protected] Non-Motorized Sub-Committee Chair 1st Term Expiration: N/A

Appendix B

2018-2019 OHV Trail Grant Application Reviewers

OHV Subcommittee Members Dustin Wilkinson OHV Subcommittee Chair and State Trails OHV Trails Rep. Committee Member

John Marriott OHV Subcommittee Member Diversified Trails Rep. Christian Meyer OHV Subcommittee Member – State Trails Non-motorized STC Rep. Committee Member Ralph Files OHV Subcommittee Member Non-motorized Rep.

Ken Helgeson OHV Subcommittee Member Non-motorized Rep. Mike Bordogna OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Jason Elliott OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Brian Levingston OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Jim Chambers OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Jeremy Shoning OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Lloyd Liebetrau OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep. Matt Adams OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep.

Josh Stoudt Colorado Parks and Wildlife SW Region Motorized Trail Coordinator Randy Engle Colorado Parks and Wildlife NW Region Motorized Trail Coordinator Ben Plankis Colorado Parks and Wildlife NE Region Motorized Trail Coordinator Rob Seel Colorado Parks and Wildlife SW Region Motorized Trail Coordinator

Subcommittee Ex-Officios Margaret Taylor CPW Ex-officio Mark Leslie CPW Ex-officio Jack Placchi BLM Ex-officio Jason Robertson USFS Ex-officio

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trails Program Managers Tom Metsa Colorado Parks and Wildlife Nick Dellaca Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Appendix C 2018-2019 OHV Competitive Grant Applications Scores

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1 Trail Maintenance & Support 88 82 71 91 75 80 79 85 91 68 85 84 91.5 90 88 91 83.72 84.77 2 Colorado OHV Workshop/Saw Training 94 77 80 74 82 80 84 80 75 90 85 68 89.5 79 81 93 81.97 81.97 Northwest Colorado Trail Improvement 3 2019-2020 83 68 81 70 87 90 89 60 93 45 85 72 70 75 60 83 75.69 77.73

4 Italian Connector Trail Reconstruction 85 84 66 90 82 85 75 85 99 95 85 86 76.5 75 66 79 82.09 82.09 5 Big Bend OHV Tracks 2019 80 88 76 84 75 80 78 85 100 95 75 81 86 78 83 94 83.63 82.53 6 Dozer 19 Project 85 78 74 73 72 80 74 65 89 64 85 75 74 79 77 85 76.81 76.81 7 Calico Trail Project 2019 89 75 80 77 83 85 89 75 92 100 85 80 79.5 73 70 90 82.66 81.50

8 San Carlos OHV Trail Grant 2018-2019 67 66 76 86 83 65 77 70 94 96 70 85 88 75 82 87 79.19 79.19 Dillon RD 2019 Maintenance/Patrol Crew - 9 Good Management Request GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM 0.00 0.00 10 Tenderfoot Mountain Trail System 2019 71 71 80 65 85 65 80 85 100 98 70 81 88.5 83 83 92 81.09 81.09 11 San Juan County Trail Support 61 58 65 60 65 55 70 60 67 25 60 58 61 52 60 72 59.31 61.60 12 Rimrocker Trail Missing Link 80 79 82 91 80 80 90 90 90 89 75 73 94.5 88 87 96 85.28 85.28 BLM Statewide Law Enforcement 2018 - 13 Fast Track 35 60 82 58 74 50 44 65 76 43 50 37 66 52 64 75 58.19 58.19 14 BLM Statewide Law Enforcement 2019 35 60 82 58 74 50 44 65 76 46 50 37 66 52 64 75 58.38 58.38 15 SPRD OHV Trail Crew 2019 70 70 76 64 72 50 81 75 95 68 60 75 83.5 64 74 85 72.66 72.68 FY 2019 Columbine RD Equipment 16 Replacement 65 57 81 63 80 50 62 55 79 79 60 38 86.5 71 78 79 67.72 69.70 17 Motorized Trail Improvement Project 84 68 74 78 84 75 80 75 85 92 70 83 87 73 75 88 79.44 79.44 18 Routt Dozer Ops Grant 2019 79 74 65 56 64 75 46 75 82 29 75 60 67 71 63 66 65.44 67.87 19 Divide RD OHV Crew - 2019 (Projects) 83 80 74 86 82 75 82 80 84 83 65 82 87 75 74 91 80.19 81.20 20 Canon City Area Trail Maintenance 71 78 82 76 75 65 77 70 93 82 60 71 84.5 78 82 90 77.16 77.16 OHV Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 21 2019 82 90 78 91 80 70 82 80 83 70 80 81 90 90 81 85 82.06 82.06

22 Front Range OHV Management 73 80 83 83 82 70 82 75 90 79 80 85 82.5 86 81 84 80.97 81.70 23 Hartman Rocks OHV Facilities 75 78 80 80 84 70 82 75 99 68 70 83 91 79 84 79 79.81 78.53 2 Person OHV Trail Maintenance Crew 24 2019 83 84 76 85 79 75 75 85 100 81 80 85 90.5 76 81 91 82.91 81.77 25 Tres Rios OHV Crew - 2019 75 71 77 83 80 80 78 85 83 96 75 68 78 74 82 82 79.19 78.07 26 Trail Crew, Rehabilitation & Patrol 78 84 79 70 88 75 82 85 100 85 75 83 81 78 88 86 82.31 81.13 2019 Divide Trail Maintenance Crew - 27 Good Management Request GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM GM 0.00 0.00 28 CCRD OHV Crew - 2019 73 84 82 84 79 70 74 85 83 84 70 75 82 75 75 89 79.00 79.00 29 Travel Management Signage -2019 74 91 80 90 84 60 87 90 99 20 65 77 94.5 80 90 95 79.78 83.77 Stay The Trail Education & Stewardship 30 Alliance - 2019 81 84 70 90 85 65 84 90 99 41 70 77 94 70 90 91 80.06 82.67 Royal Gorge OHV Crew - 2019 - Good 31 Management Request 69 71 75 81 84 70 76 65 77 79 60 68 83.5 78 80 91 75.47 75.47 32 Grand Valley Hammer Ops - 2019 70 88 77 83 75 70 80 85 95 19 75 80 82 92 74 83 76.75 80.60 Dominguez-Escalante & McInnis Canyons 33 NCAs Trail Crew 2019 76 86 76 88 85 70 76 85 99 88 80 71 87 83 83 88 82.56 81.47 34 GJFO Equipment Ops 83 91 78 91 86 85 76 85 97 83 85 82 85 89 76 90 85.13 84.33

35 GJFO & NCA Motorcycles 81 83 74 90 84 85 79 80 100 89 80 75 90.5 78 82 90 83.78 82.70 36 2019 RRMMC Trail Maintenance 75 80 77 81 82 75 80 80 84 91 65 77 79 69 79 78 78.25 78.29

37 Italian Creek FS 759 Rehabilitation 53 66 63 73 76 R 85 85 94 99 55 64 71 82 71 83 74.67 74.67 38 2018 OHV LE Program - FS 41 65 82 68 71 50 45 65 88 38 50 59 70.5 52 70 82 62.28 62.28

39 Wolf/Bear Creek Rainbow Trail Project 72 68 78 83 80 75 78 80 91 91 60 82 76.5 71 78 93 78.53 79.77 40 Ouray Ranger District- Detailed LEO 52 67 82 91 70 50 45 60 86 32 50 71 68 63 61 74 63.88 66.00

41 Grand Valley Dozer Ops - 2019 81 90 78 84 76 75 76 80 96 60 80 76 88 92 89 91 82.00 83.47 R = Member recusal = Granted Good Management Status = Outliers Appendix D 2018-2019 OHV Grant Applications 1

Grant Amount Project Name Project Sponsor Total Cost

App # Requested OHV SCORE Funding Subcommittee Subcommittee Recommended Recommended

Not Scored GM-01 Eagle Zoned OHV Crew 2019 USFS - Eagle/Holy Cross RD $ 110,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-02 OHV Flat Tops Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Blanco RD $ 106,963 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-03 Good Management Trail Crew #15 - Dolores USFS - Dolores RD $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-04 Statewide OHV Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Sulphur RD $ 170,000 $ 170,000 $ 170,000 Not Scored GM-05 Grand Lake Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Sulphur RD $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not CPW - Arkansas Headwaters Scored GM-06 A Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 2019 Recreation Area $ 38,700 $ 38,700 $ 38,700 Not Scored GM-06 B Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Salida RD $ 46,300 $ 46,300 $ 46,300 Not Scored GM-07 OHV Gunnison Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Gunnison RD $ 103,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-08 OHV Pikes Peak Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Pikes Peak RD $ 180,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-09 OHV Uncompahgre Trail Crew 2019 BLM - Uncompahgre FO $ 133,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-10 OHV San Carlos GM Trail Crew 2019 USFS - San Carlos RD $ 105,657 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-11 BLM Gunnison OHV Trail Crew 2019 BLM - Gunnison FO $ 178,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not FY 2019 Colmbine Good Management Scored GM-12 Project USFS - Columbine RD $ 91,075 $ 63,600 $ 56,950 Not Scored GM-13 Grand Valley OHV Crew 2019 USFS - Grand Valley RD $ 103,995 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-14 OHV Ouray Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Ouray RD $ 157,318 $ 86,716 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-15 State Forest OHV Trails FY 2019 CPW - State Forest State Park $ 81,500 $ 47,500 $ 42,500 Not Scored GM-16 Colorado River Valley OHV Crew 2019 BLM - Colorado River Valley FO $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-17 Good OHV Mgt Rampart Trail Crew 2019 USFS - South Platte RD $ 90,375 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-18 GJFO Good Management Grant - 2019 BLM - Grand Junction FO $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-19 OHV BLM Kremmling Trail Crew 2019 BLM - Kremmling FO $ 122,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-20 Parks District Motorized Trails 2019 USFS - Parks RD $ 101,404 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Scored GM-21 OHV Routt Trail Crew 2019 USFS - Hahns Peak/Bears Ears RD $ 100,000 $ 90,000 $ 85,000 Not 2019 Divide Trail Maintenance Crew - Good Scored 27 Management Request USFS - Divide RD $ 134,619 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Not Dillon RD 2019 Maintenance/Patrol Crew - Scored 9 Good Management Request USFS - Dillon RD $ 51,480 $ 42,680 $ 42,500

totals row $ 2,587,386 $ 1,945,496 $ 1,926,950 Appendix D 2018-2019 OHV Grant Applications 2

Grant Amount Project Name Project Sponsor Total Cost

App # Requested OHV SCORE Funding Subcommittee Subcommittee Recommended Recommended

85.28 12 Rimrocker Trail Missing Link Montrose County $ 429,314 $ 214,657 $ 194,657

84.77 1 Trail Maintenance & Support Western Slope ATV Association $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000

84.33 34 GJFO Equipment Ops BLM - Grand Junction FO $ 60,000 $ 40,000 $ 40, 000 Stay The Trail Education & 83.77 29 Travel Management Signage -2019 Stewardship Alliance $ 175,000 $ 120,000 $ 90,000

83.47 41 Grand Valley Dozer Ops - 2019 USFS - Grand Valley RD $ 130,640 $ 109,417 $ 109,417

82.70 35 GJFO & NCA Motorcycles BLM - Grand Junction FO $ 15,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Stay The Trail Education & Stewardship Stay The Trail Education & 82.67 30 Alliance - 2019 Stewardship Alliance $ 324,350 $ 247,540 $ 207,540 CPW - Arkansas Headwaters 82.53 5 Big Bend OHV Tracks 2019 Recreation Area $ 31,916 $ 9,250 $ 9,250

82.09 4 Italian Connector Trail Reconstruction USFS - Gunnison RD $ 78,000 $ 59,500 $ 59,500

82.06 21 OHV Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 2019 USFS - Ouray RD $ 211,777 $ 124,598 $ 115,000

81.97 2 Colorado OHV Workshop/Saw Training COHVCO Trails Partnership $ 84,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000

81.77 24 2 Person OHV Trail Maintenance Crew 2019 USFS - Pagosa RD $ 53,820 $ 43,620 $ 43,620

81.70 22 Front Range OHV Management USFS - Pikes Peak RD $ 383,160 $ 145,660 $ 145,660

81.50 7 Calico Trail Project 2019 USFS - Dolores RD $ 273,334 $ 176,000 $ 176,000 Dominguez-Escalante & McInnis Canyons BLM - McInnis Canyons & 81.47 33 NCAs Trail Crew 2019 Dominguez-Escalante NCAs $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000

81.20 19 Divide RD OHV Crew - 2019 (Projects) USFS - Divide RD $ 99,988 $ 98,840 $ 98,840

81.13 26 Trail Crew, Rehabilitation & Patrol USFS - South Platte RD $ 115,600 $ 107,100 $ 107,100

81.09 10 Tenderfoot Mountain Trail System 2019 USFS - Dillon RD $ 85,864 $ 78,100 $ 78,100

80.60 32 Grand Valley Hammer Ops - 2019 USFS - Grand Valley RD $ 107,774 $ 97,825 $ 50,000 Southwest Conservation Corps - 79.77 39 Wolf/Bear Creek Rainbow Trail Project Los Valles $ 112,670 $ 80,400 $ 80,400

79.44 17 Motorized Trail Improvement Project USFS - Conejos RD $ 172,958 $ 107,200 $ 65,000 San Carlos OHV Trail Grant 2018-2019 - 79.19 8 Project USFS - San Carlos RD $ 67,565 $ 61,595 $ 61,595

79.00 28 CCRD OHV Crew - 2019 USFS - Clear Creek RD $ 138,656 $ 88,681 $ 75,000 Gunnison Valley OHV Alliance of 78.53 23 Hartman Rocks OHV Facilities Trailriders (GOATS) $ 138,500 $ 92,620 $ 67,620 Rampart Range Motorized 78.29 36 2019 RRMMC Trail Maintenance Management Committee $ 220,000 $ 210,000 $ 160,000 Appendix D 2018-2019 OHV Grant Applications 3

Grant Amount Project Name Project Sponsor Total Cost

App # Requested OHV SCORE Funding Subcommittee Subcommittee Recommended Recommended

78.07 25 Tres Rios OHV Crew - 2019 BLM - Tres Rios FO $ 41,874 $ 24,210 $ 24,210 Northwest Colorado Trail Improvement 2019- Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders & 77.73 3 2020 Wagon Wheel OHV Club, Inc $ 185,417 $ 89,209 $ 89,209 Rampart Range Motorized 77.16 20 Canon City Area Trail Maintenance Management Committee $ 97,423 $ 76,595 $ 14,192

76.81 6 Dozer 19 Project USFS - Dolores RD $ 132,998 $ 112,998 $ - Royal Gorge OHV Crew - 2019 - Good 75.47 31 Management Request BLM - Royal Gorge FO $ 51,500 $ 47,500 $ - Gunnison OHV Alliance of Trailriders 74.67 37 Italian Creek FS 759 Rehabilitation (GOATS) $ 92,500 $ 76,500 $ -

72.68 15 SPRD OHV Trail Crew 2019 USFS - South Park RD $ 144,876 $ 89,171 $ - FY 2019 Columbine RD Equipment 69.70 16 Replacement USFS - Columbine RD $ 43,000 $ 35,000 $ -

67.87 18 Routt Dozer Ops Grant 2019 Timberline Trailriders, Inc. $ 61,600 $ 47,600 $ -

66.00 40 Ouray Ranger District- Detailed LEO USFS - Ouray RD $ 77,510 $ 28,876 $ - USFS - Rocky Mountain Region, 62.28 38 2018 OHV LE Program - FS Law Enforcement & Investigation $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ -

61.60 11 San Juan County Trail Support San Juan County $ 134,279 $ 58,750 $ -

58.38 14 BLM Statewide Law Enforcement 2019 BLM - Colorado State Office $ 187,745 $ 75,000 $ - BLM Statewide Law Enforcement 2018 -Fast 58.19 13 Track BLM - Colorado State Office $ 187,745 $ 75,000 $ -

totals row $ 5,143,353 $ 3,409,012 $ 2,346,910

Competitive Grant & GM USFS Combined Totals $ 7,730,739 $ 5,354,508 $ 4,273,860 BLM County/ Town Good Management - Total Amount Requested $ 1,945,496 CSP Competitive Grants - Total Amount Requested $ 3,409,012 NP Accumulative Total $ 5,354,508

OHV Grant Funding Allocation $ 4,273,860

Good Management OHV Grants Funded Total $ 1,926,950 Recommended Competetive OHV Grants Funded Total $ 2,346,910 2018-2019 OHV Projects Funded Total $ 4,273,860 Appendix E

2018-2019 OHV GRANT SUMMARIES OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Trail Maintenance & Support Applicant Name: Western Slope ATV Association (OHV Application # 01) Contact Name: Steve Chapel

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 15,000 $ 15,000

Scope of Work Funding will be used for materials, supplies, tools, equipment and equipment repairs to support trail maintenance activities performed by WSATVA. In addition to trail supplies, educational materials, including maps and signage, will be purchased. Examples of items to be purchased include lumber, paint, ratchet straps, picks, shovels, trailer parts & accessories, pipe, cable, rock, gravel, concrete, wire, hardware, reflective tape, steel, batteries (of various sizes for tools, radios, GPS & more) and for miscellaneous tools & equipment needed such as drills, saws, trail cams, drill bits, levels, wrenches, saw blades, chain saws and spare chains, rebar, fencing materials, decals, welding supplies, brush cutters, fire extinguishers, tarps, steel, generator parts and accessories, Jack Hammer parts & accessories, sledges, come-a-longs, winches, gloves, reflective tape, adhesives, hard hats and propane, just to name a few. It could include replacement of two-way radios & accessories if needed. It will also include equipment repair to trailers or trail dozer or smaller items like generators, jack hammers etc. Grant funds will also be used to purchase Chain saw protective clothing and provide branded trail crew shirts to those members participating at work projects. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa County; Uncompahgre Plateau, Grand Mesa National Forest; BLM – Grand Junction Field Office Public Lands Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Grand Valley Ranger District; BLM – Grand Junction Field Office; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • Supply & Equipment Grant – $80,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 84.77

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Colorado OHV Workshop/Saw Training Applicant Name: COHVCO Trails Partnership (OHV Application # 02) Contact Name: Jerry Abboud

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 84,000 $ 75,000

Scope of Work COHVCO will host two, 2 day educational workshops for the purpose of improving working relationships to increase partnerships and resources among the US Forest Service, BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, local government, and stakeholders, primarily anticipating that at least one workshop will be based on NOHVCC curriculum. The workshops’ goal is to bring government, OHV enthusiasts and interested parties together to develop a rapport, and exchange/ import ideas about law, education, and implementation of travel management. The specific issues to be addressed in the second workshop could include another NOHVCC based program or discuss the following topics: • Education of the federal land managers, local government, law enforcement and users as to the significant changes to recreational opportunities from recent statutory changes made by the Colorado General Assembly; • Specific roles of the US Forest Service, Parks &Wildlife, BLM, law enforcement and local government in providing motorized recreational opportunities in relation to newly adopted statutory changes; • Understanding of the role of the OHV recreationists in providing stewardship of the land and resources particularly through the relationships between land managers and other stakeholders; • Evaluation of “on the ground” signs; • Review and evaluation of law enforcement program and impacts to this program from recent statutory changes; • Evaluation of statutory changes that may require changes to be made by the General Assembly; • Identification of those actions and methods that can provide active management of motorized recreation that conserves the environment and enhances the recreational experience; and • Trails awards for good management and volunteer services. Event planning and conference expenses including food and beverage, meeting space and program budget are based on technical information and equipment rented or purchased provided through hired professional consultants, service providers, trainer/ field technicians & instructors. If time and funding permits after completion of the two OHV workshops, COHVCO will partner with USFS or explore developing a stand-alone chainsaw training class that would provide chainsaw certifications accepted by USFS and other land mangers. These are several days in length and if leveraging USFS opportunities, COHVCO will support volunteers at this event by assisting in travel and lodging costs. Location • Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS, BLM, CPW, Volunteers Prior Year Grants • Colorado OHV Workshop – 2018 - $75,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.97

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 84,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Northwest Colorado Trail Improvements 2019-2020 Applicant Name: Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders (YVOHVT) (OHV Application # 03) & Wagon Wheel OHV Club, Inc. (WWOHVC) Contact Name: Linda Watson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 185,417 $ 89,209

Scope of Work YVOHVT and WWOHVC have acquired equipment and tools to perform long overdue maintenance through stabilization, reconstruction, rerouting and rehabilitation of trails and sections which have resource and safety issues. Funding from this grant will improve and insure future riding opportunities while protecting resources in the project area. Activities to be completed are individual trail maintenance and improvement projects currently identified, and additional projects determined during the project period by our four partner federal agencies. Presently fifteen trails have been specifically identified to be worked on. Two new miles of trails will be constructed in southwestern Moffat County to create a loop in the extensive new Wagon Wheel Trails West system. Overall, less than 5 miles of new construction, less than 5 miles of reroute, and more than 45 miles of maintenance and improvements are anticipated to be worked on during this project implementation. Majority of needed materials will be provided by our federal partners. Work on the trails will be performed by certified operators to the standards required by the agencies. The work will be performed by members of both clubs, including the 5 members who are certified dozer operators plus employees of the above mentioned agencies. One member is certified as well on tractor/loader/backhoe. Additional members will receive training to become certified as dozer operators in 2018. Grant funds will be used for personnel, equipment, including an ATV dump trailer, and minimal materials. Location • Craig, Meeker; Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt Counties; Medicine Bow-Routt National - Forest Bears Ears District (RNFBED); White River National Forest - Blanco Ranger District (WRNFBD); BLM - Little Snake Field Office (LSFO) primarily South Sand Wash Basin Open OHV Management Area; BLM - White River Field Office (WRFO); Wagon Wheel Trails West System. Partner Information • Major Partners: BLM - White River Field Office; USFS - Bears Ears & Blanco Ranger Districts; Rio Blanco County; Town of Meeker; Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grants, Wagon Wheel OHV Club member & rider donators; YVOHVT & WWOHVC Club volunteers Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 77.73

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 185,417 $ 89,209 $ 89,209 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Italian Connector Trail Reconstruction Applicant Name: USFS – Gunnison Ranger District (OHV Application # 04) Contact Name: Greg Austin

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 78,000 $ 59,500

Scope of Work The project will provide heavy reconstruction and heavy maintenance to Italian Connector Trail #648. Specifically, the work will include realignments of steep trail sections, tread reconstruction, drainage installation/repair, turnpike construction, switchback construction/reconstruction and trail armoring techniques where needed. There are several prolonged steep trail sections that are unsustainable and need to be replaced. Obliteration and restoration of old abandoned trail sections and multiple unnecessary trail braiding areas will also be performed. Non-system routes and trail braiding will be restored using log or rock check dams and trench backfill techniques. All of the work will meet or exceed Forest Service trail specifications and will probably occur over portions of the 2019 and/or 2020 summer field seasons. The project will be done by USFS trail crew personnel and volunteers. Grant funds will be used towards supplies, equipment or repairs, and for crew salary and field per diem accomplishing work on the ground. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The project will be acknowledged in a number of ways. On a daily basis “Trail Work Ahead” signs will be placed above and below the working trail crews that will be working on the Italian Connector Trail Reconstruction project. The signs include the blue and white Colorado Parks and Wildlife “Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work” sticker as part of the sign. The signs state that the project is being funded by the Colorado State OHV Registration Fund. Also, the sticker will be prominent on some of the equipment used by the Italian Connector trail crew such as the motorized power carriers that are used by crews. The sticker is also prominently displayed by the Ranger District’s Good Management trail crew. The trail crew members at times will also be wearing the CPW provided OHV Trail Crew shirts that give acknowledgement to the Colorado OHV Registration Program. The project will also most likely get mentioned or covered in the local newspapers as previous Gunnison Ranger District grant projects have been featured. Credit to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife “OHV Registration Dollars at Work” is also featured at some of the Ranger District’s informational kiosks. The State’s annual brochure covering funded projects would also acknowledge the project and the State OHV Grant Program. Lastly, as we partner with college volunteer groups or organizations, acknowledgement of the funding program will be promoted. This promotion will educate users and volunteers on the importance of OHV Registration and how much the funding supports great trails. Location • Gunnison; Gunnison County; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests; Italian Connector Trail #648. Partner Information • Major Partners: Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Gunnison Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • Carbon Trail Restoration Phase II - $32,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 82.09

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 78,000 $ 59,500 $ 59,500 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Big Bend OHV Tracks 2019 Applicant Name: CPW – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (OHV Application # 05) Contact Name: Glenn Cottone

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 31,916 $ 9,250

Scope of Work AHRA staff and volunteers will provide year round maintenance of the tracks with hand crews and heavy equipment. Hand tools will be provided to volunteers to maintain the track on a day to day basis. Work will consist of adding and compacting material to jumps, improving track surface conditions, and closing off non-system trails. Funding will also help to provide for: fuel, parts, maintenance and service for the park’s heavy equipment that is used for maintaining the tracks; fill-dirt and parking lot material to maintain the track jumps and for parking lot maintenance, and for hand tools. Location • Salida; Chaffee County; Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands in the Upper Arkansas River Valley; Big Bend Recreation Site. Partner Information • Major Partners: BLM, Volunteers Prior Year Grants • Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 2018 - $45,560 • Big Bend OHV Tracks 2018 - $8,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 82.53

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 31,916 $ 9,250 $ 9,250 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Dozer 19 Project Applicant Name: USFS – Dolores Ranger District (OHV Application # 06) Contact Name: Tom Rice

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 132,998 $ 112,998

Scope of Work The Dozer 19 project is a collaborative trail program partnering the San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District and the Pagosa Ranger Districts’ trails program. The Dolores District will purchase a trail dozer and hire two seasonal employees to address trail maintenance needs on popular OHV trails. In addition, the availability of heavy equipment helps support the efforts of our Trail Crew and other district projects that are supported by other CPW OHV grants. In order to accomplish maintenance in an efficient manner, Dolores District staff will conduct new trail construction, minor reroutes, and annual and heavy maintenance tasks using a trail dozer, a mini-ex (limited use) and a dozer operator and a swamper. Specific accomplishments include: cleaning water diversion structures (water bars, rolling dips, ditches and culverts); clearing deadfall; trail reconstruction (rebuilding drainage structures, crib walls and turnpikes); reopening/reconstruction of closed timber routes and signing trails to standard. Staff would also be responsible for visitor contacts. Funding will also be used for project supplies and materials, fuel and dozer maintenance. Location • Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Dolores, Rico, Telluride; Montezuma, Archuleta, La Plata Counties; San Juan National Forest; Dolores District - Aspen Loop, Aspen Spur, Golconda and Morrison Trail Network, and Rico West Dolores OHV trails in the Ground Hog and Black Mesa areas, Pagosa District - Turkey Springs/Devil Mountain ATV Loop Network, and sections of routes in the Devil Mountain, Middle Mountain, Chris Mountain 7, Mule Mountain and East Monument Road landscapes. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Pagosa Ranger District Prior Year Grants • OHV Dolores Trail Crew #14 - $85,000 • B.C. Rim Trail Project - $70,000 • Mini Ex Dozer Crew - $64,998

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 76.81

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 132,998 $ 112,998 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is. Consider possible ownership to Club – San Juan Trail Riders.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Calico Trail Project - 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Dolores Ranger District (OHV Application # 07) Contact Name: Tom Rice

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 273,334 $ 176,000

Scope of Work Grant funds will be used to hire two Student Conservation Crew (SCC) trail crews and a trail building contractor for the Calico Trail Project. The project will focus on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the northern four miles of the Calico Trail. The portion of the Calico trail identified for maintenance is located at, or very near, tree line. This particular section consists of wet meadows, erodible soils and steep slopes that require additional trail hardening and trail structures. The trail crews will concentrate on installing 100’ of sod block; complete 8-10 minor re-routes around wet meadows; install 8- 12 culverts to more effectively deal with runoff; construct 200’ feet of turn pikes; harden 400’-600’ feet of rutted and trenched sections of trail with rock; reinforce 1-2 dozen drainage features; and reconstruct as many as 6 switchbacks. A trail building contractor would be hired to construct over 240’ feet of boardwalk in a wet meadow. San Juan Trail Riders, a local motorized partner, will continue their volunteer trail clearing efforts. CPW’s OHV program will be recognized by placing “Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work” stickers on trail system signs. Location • Rico, Telluride, Dolores; Dolores County; San Juan National Forest; Calico Trail Partner Information • Major Partners: Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC), San Juan Trail Riders Prior Year Grants • OHV Dolores Trail Crew #14 - $85,000 • B.C. Rim Trail Project - $70,000 • Mini Ex Dozer Crew - $64,998

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.50

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 273,334 $ 176,000 $ 176,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information San Carlos OHV Trail Grant 2018-2019 Project Applicant Name: USFS – San Carlos Ranger District (OHV Application # 08) Contact Name: Jeffer Wingate

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 67,565 $ 61,595

Scope of Work This project is designed to supplement the San Carlos Good Management grant by adding two weeks work with Mile High Youth Corps, and two weeks of trails machine reconstruction contracting. Priorities for this grant fall into several categories. Trails will be maintained to Forest Service standards and will be properly signed. Drainage structures will be built and maintained to reduce soil erosion and stream siltation. Wildlife habitat will be preserved by decommissioning unauthorized routes that impact wetlands and big game migration routes. Education and compliance are an integral part of our OHV program. Info kiosks are kept updated with timely notices and regulatory information. Public contacts are made by Forest Protection Officers to explain trail etiquette and the need for OHV registration. With assistance from the Mile High Youth Corps and trails contractors, the San Carlos OHV trail crew will maintain over 70 miles of trail and restore/reconstruct another 6 miles of trail. Volunteers will assist with this project. Machine reconstruction of a portion of the Rainbow Trail, 48 miles of which is on the San Carlos Ranger District, will continue. Funding will also be used to purchase 2 motorcycles and chainsaws. Location • Canon City; Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano Counties; San Isabel National Forest; Rainbow Trail working from the Duckett Trailhead Partner Information • Major Partners: Arrowhead Trails, LLC; Mile High Youth Corps; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV San Carlos GM Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • OHV San Carlos 2017-2018 Trail Project - $67,866

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 79.19

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 67,565 $ 61,595 $ 61,595 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Dillon RD 2019 Maintenance/Patrol Crew Applicant Name: USFS – Dillon Ranger District (OHV Application # 09) Contact Name: Cindy Ebbert

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 51,480 $ 42,680

Scope of Work The project will fund two seasonal Forestry Technicians as an OHV maintenance/patrol crew. They will contact all OHV enthusiasts encountered. Duties will include: • Clearing routes of downfall (logs). • Closure and rehabilitation of illegal user-created routes. • Improvement of existing drainage structures. • Litter pick up. • Construction of vehicle barriers • Distribution of Motor Vehicle Use Maps, Colorado OHV Opportunities Map, and DRD Recreation Opportunity Guides. • Education about “Stay the Trail” and responsible recreation. • Spark arrester/sound inspection • OHV registration education and compliance. • Collect use data. Grant funding will be used for crew salary, benefits, uniforms, travel, training, and personal protective equipment. Training will include Forest Protection Officer training and chainsaw certification training (if needed). Grant funds will also be used to purchase travel management signs, hardware, and posts, and for motorcycle maintenance/fuel, tool replacement, mini-excavator maintenance/fuel, and a Forest pickup truck for the crew. Location • Dillon; Summit County; White River National Forest; Golden Horseshoe / Pennsylvania / Indiana; Swan River Drainage; Deer Creek/Webster Pass/Peru Creek; Spring Creek / Green Mtn. Reservoir; and Tenderfoot Mountain / Straight Creek / Keystone Gulch areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: Friends of Dillon Ranger District; Summit County Off-Road Riders Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding*

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 51,480 $ 42,680 $ 42,500 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS *Accepted into the Good Management program starting this grant year (2018-2019). 4th Tier Funding - $42,500

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Tenderfoot Mountain Trail System 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Dillon Ranger District (OHV Application # 10) Contact Name: Cindy Ebbert

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 85,864 $ 78,100

Scope of Work A 3-person seasonal trail crew will continue to work on a network of approximately 21 miles of single-track motorcycle trail and 5 miles of OHV roads in the Tenderfoot Mountain area. Additionally, a Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) crew will perform trail construction under the direction of the construction crew leader. The trail crew, a RMYC crew, and volunteers will continue to perform much of the hand work to complete the trails. These combined resources will accomplish the construction of 4.5 miles of single-track trail. The District mini-excavator will be used to assist with construction as well as maintenance of OHV roads in the system. Grant funds will be used for: crew salary, training, PPE, and benefits; purchasing structure construction materials and signs; funding a Forest pickup truck, a mini-excavator, fuel and annual maintenance; hand tools and chainsaws will be replaced as needed, and fuel and annual maintenance for chainsaws will be funded. Location • Dillon; Summit County; White River National Forest; Tenderfoot Mountain Trail System Partner Information • Major Partners: Rocky Mountain Youth Corp; Friends of Dillon Ranger District; Summit County Off-Road Riders Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.09

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 85,864 $ 78,100 $ 78,100 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information San Juan County Trail Support Applicant Name: San Juan County (OHV Application # 11) Contact Name: William Tookey

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 134,279 $ 58,750

Scope of Work This project primarily provides financial assistance for maintenance and snow removal of the backcountry trails and roads opened to OHV use throughout San Juan County. This assistance for opening the roads in the spring and maintaining the trails will allow the county to continue to open the backcountry passes as soon as practical and to keep them opened throughout the season. Additionally, funding will be used to construct “Safety Responsibility” signs at five major trailheads to advise all users to use caution and to be safe, and to print 10,000 copies of our OHV Map and Brochure to be widely distributed to OHV riders. Program Funding Acknowledgement – The County will provide press releases to acknowledge the award and the completion of the project using OHV funding. The brochures and signage would include an acknowledgement that funding was provided by the OHV State Trails Fund. Additionally, the county will attach the “OHV Registration Dollars at Work” stickers to the equipment that is being used to complete the project. Location • Silverton; San Juan County; Primarily on Eureka to Animas Forks, Engineer Pass, Cinnamon Pass, Minnie Gulch, Maggie Gulch, Cunningham Gulch, Stony Pass, Picayune Gulch, Placer Gulch, California Gulch, Corkscrew Gulch, Hurricane Pass, South Mineral, Ophir Pass and Black Bear Pass. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 61.60

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 134,279 $ 58,750 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is. PWC may have final decision due to county ordinance review.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Rimrocker Trail Missing Link Applicant Name: Montrose County (OHV Application # 12) Contact Name: Jon Waschbusch

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 429,314 $ 214,657

Scope of Work Construction of approximately 1.4 miles of new OHV trail, parallel to State Highway 141, will be performed to allow OHV users a safe and legal way to cross Highway 141 and access the Montrose County bridge over the Dolores River located on “R13 Road”. The project design also includes 3 crossings of the highway. Construction of this 1.4 mile OHV trail will make the entire 160 mile Rimrocker Trail legal for OHV use. Grant funding will be used for labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work. Program Funding Acknowledgement – Montrose County will acknowledge the OHV Grant Program via inclusion of the Colorado Registration Dollars at Work logo in the following locations: Rimrocker Trail website www.rimrockertrail.org, permanently affixed metal signs located at the proposed Shavano Gateway Recreation Area located at the eastern terminus of the trail, both ends of the proposed OHV frontage trail, inclusion on the official Rimrocker Trail maps which are distributed by the thousands throughout western Colorado and Moab. Montrose County will also include the logo and mention of the OHV Grant Program in any press releases, ribbon cuttings and media associated with the OHV frontage route. Location • Nucla; Montrose County; Montrose County, Weimer Ranches LLLP, BLM – Uncompahgre Field Office; Rimrocker Trail Partner Information • Major Partners: BLM – Uncompahgre Field Office; Weimer Ranches LLLP; CDOT Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 85.28

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 429,314 $ 214,657 $ 194,657 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $194,657 – less $20,000. Contingency - not considered valid for OHV program.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information BLM Statewide Law Enforcement – 2018 (Fast Track) Applicant Name: BLM – Colorado State Office (OHV Application # 13) Contact Name: John Bierk

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 187,745 $ 75,000

Scope of Work The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will continue to work in cooperation with CPW on public education, monitoring, reporting, public safety, trail assistance and enforcement of OHV regulations. The BLM will conduct law enforcement details and/or saturation patrols in key areas and times of the year where OHV management is a priority. These areas include, but are not limited to: Kremmling Field Office; North Sand Hills (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day); Gunnison Field Office; Alpine Loop (July - September); Colorado River Valley Field Office; Hubbard Mesa, Roan Plateau, Hardscrabble, Bocco Mountain - to be determined (TBD); Royal Gorge Field Office; Penrose, 4 Mile, Texas Creek (TBD); Uncompahgre Field Office; Dry Creek, Peach Valley, Flat Top, Elephant Skin (TBD). Additional OHV hot spots will also be targeted as they are identified and as grant funding allows. Grant funds will cover travel, vehicle mileage, base salary and benefits for officers detailed to Colorado from out of State to work directly on priority OHV enforcement. Goals of this project are: • Protection of OHV opportunities on public land. Education and enforcement of Federal and State regulations will reduce resource damage and prevent area closures. Increased compliance with Resource Management Plans (RMPs) and Travel Management Plans (TMPs) will also reduce litigation and preserve riding opportunities. • Safer OHV areas. Education and enforcement will reduce accidents and fatalities at OHV areas creating a satisfactory family atmosphere for OHV use. • Protection of natural, cultural, and historic resources. • Increased compliance with Federal and State OHV regulations. • Increased public awareness of designated OHV areas and opportunities for legal OHV use and improved public awareness of appropriate versus inappropriate OHV use including Tread Lightly and Stay the Trail principles. • Monitoring and reporting of trail conditions. • Visitor assistance including directions, maps, first aid and search and rescue. Data gathered and reported quarterly during the performance period will include: • Number of public contacts. • Number of enforcement actions. • Number of OHV accidents and fatalities. Location • Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 58.19

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 187,745 $ 75,000 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information BLM Statewide Law Enforcement – 2019 Applicant Name: BLM – Colorado State Office (OHV Application # 14) Contact Name: John Bierk

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 187,745 $ 75,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 58.38

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 187,745 $ 75,000 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information SPRD OHV Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – South Park Ranger District (OHV Application # 15) Contact Name: Jeff Hyatt

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 144,876 $ 89,171

Scope of Work A four person Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail Crew’s main focus will be to maintain and improve OHV system trails/roads and to deter OHV users from driving off road on sensitive resources. This will involve replacement and installation of signs, maintenance of current roads/trails as well as the rehabilitating unauthorized routes. The crew will be responsible for outreach and coordination with local agencies, volunteer groups, user clubs and associations to facilitate work projects. The crew’s other main role will be contacting visitors and locals utilizing OHVs within the SPRD. The field presence of the crew will encourage proper use of OHVs on USFS lands and will deter users creating and driving on unauthorized routes. The crew will distribute Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) to the public to educate them on legal routes as well as the numerous riding opportunities in the area. In addition, the crew will check OHV operators for state registration and required equipment to promote public safety. Program Funding Acknowledgement: Although this crew will utilize USFS uniforms regularly, they will also wear uniform t- shirts while conducting road, trail and sign maintenance. Alongside the USFS logo will be a CPW logo (Colorado Registration dollars at work) on these t-shirts. In addition, signs stating “Colorado Registration dollars at work” will be posted in select spots throughout the district. Location • Fairplay; Park County; Pike & San Isabel National Forest; South Park Ranger District including the Badger Flats and Packer Gulch areas; Sheep Mountain area system roads and single-track motorcycle trails. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • SPRD OHV Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • OHV Badger Flats Management Project - $100,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 72.68

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 144,876 $ 89,171 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information FY 2019 Columbine RD Equipment Replacement Applicant Name: USFS – Columbine Ranger District (OHV Application #16) Contact Name: Don Kelly

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 43,000 $ 35,000

Scope of Work Grant funds will be used to replace the District’s Ditch Witch SK-650 with a Ditch Witch SK-1050. The District’s current machine would be used as a trade-in to reduce the purchase price. The replacement trail machine will be utilized in maintenance and reconstruction efforts, and support the Columbine OHV Good Management Trail Crew. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The funding source will be acknowledged verbally (when interacting with trail users), and with decals placed on the machine illustrating its purchase with “Funded by State OHV Registration”. Location • Durango; La Plata, Archuleta, San Juan Counties; San Juan National Forest; Columbine Ranger District Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Columbine Trail Crew 2018 - $56,950

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 69.70

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 43,000 $ 35,000 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Motorized Trail Improvement Project Applicant Name: USFS – Conejos Ranger District (OHV Application # 17) Contact Name: Gerard Sandoval

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 172,958 $ 107,200

Scope of Work The Forest Service Recreation crew will work to repair and maintain a system of approximately 57 miles of motorized trails on the District and will work alongside an 8 person Southwest Conservation Crew (SCC), comprised of a saw crew and a regular trail crew, splitting into two work areas. The crew will continue to implement travel management plans, educate trail users and enforce regulations to promote the benefits of multiple-use, Tread Lightly and Stay on the Trail OHV practices. In addition, many maintenance projects will utilize individual volunteers, clubs, and other agencies in order to accomplish projects that are consistent with both approved travel management plans and Forest Service trail construction and maintenance standard guidelines. The crew will continue efforts to repair and install information kiosks, produce information brochures, monitor use patterns in order to make management decisions, protect resources utilizing both natural and constructed barriers, and continue positive community relationships. Rehabilitation of resource damaged areas will also be a focus of this project. All signs/trail markers will be placed in accordance with the USDA Forest Service Travel Management specifications and the trail work will be done in accordance with the USDA Forest Service Standard Trails and Specifications guide. Funding will also be used to purchase an enclosed motorcycle trailer. Program Funding Acknowledgement: By word of mouth and by placing funding acknowledgement stickers at the Trailheads. Location • La Jara; Conejos, Rio Grande Counties; Rio Grande National Forest; Alamosa Rock Creek, Silver Mountain, Big Lake (Shawcroft), Hot Creek, Saddle Creek, Lake Fork, Valdez, Roaring Gulch East, Hidden Lake, Willow Mountain, Acascosa, Empedrado Lake, Sawmill Gulch Partner Information • Major Partners: Southwest Conservation Corps Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 79.44

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 172,958 $ 107,200 $ 65,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $65,000.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Routt Dozer Ops Grant - 2019 Applicant Name: Timberline Trailriders, Inc. (OHV Application # 18) Contact Name: Rene Waters

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 61,600 $ 47,600

Scope of Work A mini excavator, trailer and supporting equipment to be used in new trail construction as well as heavy maintenance to existing trails, resulting in a more sustainable system. Funds will be used: for personnel costs for a Crew supervisor, Dozer operator and assistant; for trail materials, such as, lumber and erosion cloth; to purchase miscellaneous equipment and PPE; for maintenance, fuel and oil for the mini ex, trailer, and support vehicle; and for insurance costs. Location • Steamboat Springs; Routt County; Hahn’s Peak /Bears Ears District of the Routt National Forest. Partner Information • Major Partners: Volunteers Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 67.87

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 61,600 $ 47,600 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Divide RD OHV Crew – 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Divide Ranger District (OHV Application # 19) Contact Name: Jody Fairchild

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 99,988 $ 98,840

Scope of Work This grant will fund 4 OHV trail crew members that will work on the Divide District’s motorized trails (and several of the motorized trails on the Saguache and Conejos Peak Districts) and complete maintenance projects on as many trail miles as possible. Each year, the total miles of trails maintained averages between 150 to 200 miles depending on the trail conditions. The crew will perform trail reconstruction and maintenance, signing, compliance checks, and public contacts. Grant funds will also be used to lease a mini excavator, purchase tools, trail signs, protective equipment and maintain equipment that supports the trail crew (repairs, tire replacement, tools, etc.). The completed trail work would meet the Forest Service goals of “miles of trail maintained” for 2019 accomplishments. Location Del Norte; Rio Grande, Mineral, San Juan, Hinsdale, Saguache, Alamosa Counties; Rio Grande National Forest; Divide District ATV Trails: Dry Creek, South Rock, Alamosa Rock, Bear Creek, Benino, La Garita SD, La Garita CK Cutoff, Groundhog, Middle Alder, West Alder, Cross Creek, Fern Creek, Lost Trail, Tewskberry, Castle Rock, Castle Rock Cutoff, Wolf Creek, Bennett, Burro, Munger Canyon, Fremont, Frisco-Fitton, Shady, Church Creek; Divide District Motorcycle Trails: American Gulch, Palisade, La Garita SD, Embargo, La Garita Ck, La Garita Cutoff, Cathedral, Perry Creek, West Alder, Alder Bench, Miners Ck, West Lost, Pole Ck, East Fork Middle Pole, Middle Pole Ck, Trout, West Bear, Shrader. Saguache District Motorized trails in the Mesa Mtn. /Boot Mtn. area: Bowers Peak, Miner’s Creek, and Perry Creek. Conejos Peak District: Archuleta Trail in the Chama Basin area (the only ATV trails on the District). Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Divide Light Trail Mtc GM - $85,000 • Divide RD OHV Crew 2018 - $100,496

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.20

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 99,988 $ 98,840 $ 98,840 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Canon City Area Trail Maintenance - 2019 Applicant Name: Rampart Range Motorized Management (OHV Application # 20) Committee (RRMMC) Contact Name: Jim Peasley

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 97,423 $ 76,595

Scope of Work The Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee will construct a new motorized trail to create a single warm-up / practice loop in the Texas Creek OHV area. Wildlands Restoration Volunteers will rehabilitate road/trail and install post and cable fencing. Also, the RRMMC will perform program maintenance on existing system trails, and decommission and rehabilitate non-system routes on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Royal Gorge Field Office (BLM, RGFO). The RRMMC in partnership with the BLM, RGFO and the Royal Gorge ATV Club (RGATV) will contract with a trail dozer operator and Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to perform the work outlined below. RRMMC will assist the BLM, RGFO in implementing Travel Management Plans by providing program maintenance, reconstruction and enhancements to existing motorized recreation areas on lands managed by the BLM, RGFO. This work includes the following: • Perform program maintenance on 17 miles of trail at Texas Creek. • Perform program maintenance on 12 miles of trail at Penrose Commons. • Perform program maintenance on 16 miles of trail at Seep Springs. • Decommission and rehabilitate non-system routes and trails in areas as needed. • Construct approximately 1.5 miles of new trail at Texas Creek to create a single practice loop. • Contract with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to rehabilitate 4800 feet of road/trail including; de-compact the soil, re-grade the surface, install post and cable, install erosion matting, apply seed and mulch. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The project will be acknowledged using stickers, signs, kiosks and through public contacts. The RRMMC will describe our participation in and benefits received from the OHV State Trail Grant Program at trail work parties and other organized events. When a grant is awarded, the RRMMC will publish an announcement on our web site www.rampartrange.org and on Facebook and other social media. Location • Cañon City; Fremont, Lake, Chaffee, Huerfano, Custer Counties; BLM – Royal Gorge Field Office; Texas Creek, Penrose Commons and Seep Springs motorized trail systems; Gold Belt and Arkansas River Travel Management Plan areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: Healthy Lands Initiative, BLM; BLM – CO Motorized Trail Program, Royal Gorge Field Office; Royal Gorge ATV Club; Wildland Restoration Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV RRMMC Trail Maintenance 2018 - $200,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 77.16

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 97,423 $ 76,595 $ 14,192 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $53,755 – less $22,840 (remove WRV cost). Come back next year with restoration on its own.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Ouray Ranger District (OHV Application # 21) Contact Name: Krisann Wist

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 211,777 $ 124,598

Scope of Work Two dozer operators and two swampers will maintain OHV trails on Forest Service System trails on all 5 Ranger Districts on the GMUG National Forest. In addition, the program will include OHV trail maintenance work on the Plateau section of the BLM’s Uncompahgre Field Office. The crew will be assisted by the Ouray Trail Crew and Thunder Mountain Wheelers on special projects that require more man power, equipment, and materials to fix a specific problem than for normal trail maintenance. Major goals of this program are to get quality work done on as many trail miles during a field season as possible and to increase maintenance frequency providing longer sustainability for the trails system. Funding would provide for: personnel costs, personal protection equipment; project supplies and materials, such as, tools, fuel filters, hydraulic fluids, propane, oil, grease, diesel cans, water canisters, shop towels, hand cleaner, bungees and straps, etc.; equipment maintenance and repairs; and to purchase a self dumping ATV trailer. Grant Funding is recognized through the blue and white CPW decals that are on all of our Trail Dozers, support equipment, TH signs, and travel management signs. The latest has been the OHV Crew member’s shirts provided by CPW. Public contacts always include discussion as to why recreation vehicles need to be registered and how the OHV registration funds are being used to fund and support our Trail maintenance programs. Location • Montrose; Hinsdale, Gunnison, Delta, Mesa, Ouray, and Montrose Counties; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forests; BLM area Field Office; Uncompahgre Plateau Partner Information • Major Partners: Thunder Mountain Wheelers, Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Ouray Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 2018 - $132,225

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 82.06

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 211,777 $ 124,598 $ 115,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at 115,000. Need logs monthly.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Front Range OHV Management Applicant Name: USFS – Pikes Peak Ranger District (OHV Application # 22) Contact Name: Rick Ellsworth

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 383,160 $ 145,660

Scope of Work A 4-5 person seasonal crew will perform signing, route clearing and minor maintenance on a trail system of OHV routes open to all 4X4’s, unlicensed vehicles, ATV’s and ROV’s (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles - side by sides). Crew tasks will include: • Signing & maintenance projects throughout the three OHV areas (60-100miles) • Minor trail re-routes (planning, designing and constructing) • Purchasing two new ATVs for transporting tools and supplies to work projects, and clearing trails • Extensive tree removal off routes within the Hayman Burn area and other OHV areas • Restoration, rehabilitation and closures of non-system user created routes Grant funds will also be used for: • Project tools, materials and hardware for the 363/362 trail head improvement project (loading ramp, fencing and signing) • Youth Conservation Corps. (1 week) to assist with larger scale projects • Supervision and coordination of large volunteer projects • Contracted Services: Trail Dozer for heavy maintenance/improvements and CXT trail head pumping Program Funding Acknowledgement: The crew provides acknowledgement to the state OHV program while educating the public when making contacts in the field. In addition they will also be attaching the blue and white “OHV dollars at work” stickers and signs to route markers and trailheads whenever possible to subliminally help the public understand what their OHV registration money is going towards. Location • Colorado Springs, Woodland Park; El Paso, Teller, Douglas Counties; Pike National Forest; Rainbow Falls/ Rampart area, North Divide (717 trail system), Gold Camp (Captain Jacks trail system); Single track trails to be worked on include 665, 667, 626, 668, 701, and 672. OHV trails for vehicles 50” or less to be worked on include 626, 717, 717A, 717B, 717C, 717D, 717E, 717F, 631, 633, 634 and 650. Partner Information • Major Partners: Mile High Youth Corps; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Pikes Peak Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Repairing & Improving PPRD Routes - $145,312

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.70

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 383,160 $ 145,660 $ 145,660 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Hartman Rocks OHV Facilities Applicant Name: Gunnison Valley OHV Alliance of Trailriders (OHV Application # 23) (GOATs) Contact Name: Braden Burton

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 138,500 $ 92,620

Scope of Work The GOATs, the BLM , and volunteers will work together in implementing the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Management Plan which includes improving OHV related facilities in the area by constructing the Sandy Wash Skills Loop Trails, OHV parking, dispersed camping for larger vehicles, and improving the Terrain Park. The work includes the following: 1) Improve the existing Terrain Park by widening the skills course trail up to 20 feet wide, bringing in dirt and installing track features. Track widening, spreading soil and feature construction is to be completed by volunteer heavy equipment operators. Water trucks will wet down soil and maintain the Terrain Park. 2) Construct approximately 1.5 miles of loop trails that provide skill obstacles for a variety of users. Eight to twelve trail features, with ride around options, will be built into the trail. Features will be constructed with dirt, rocks and/or logs. A Sutter 300 mini trail dozer will be used to cut the trail tread. All trail layouts will be completed by volunteers with the GOATs and BLM. Any uncompleted work will be completed by volunteers. 3) Construct parking for 6-8 large vehicles/trailers on the south side of BLM Road 3500 and parking for 10-12 large vehicles/trailers on north side of BLM Road 3500. This area will accommodate large trailers and toy haulers. A loading ramp will be constructed at the parking area. The parking areas will be cleared of vegetation, leveled and graveled. Parking area construction will be completed by heavy equipment contractors. A fence will be constructed around the parking lot by volunteers. 4) Contractors will install a CXT vault toilet at the north parking lot. 5) 8-12 dispersed campsites will be designated in this area to accommodate larger camper units. Campsite spurs and living spaces will be constructed using heavy equipment. BLM will provide site posts, metal fire rings and picnic tables; volunteers will install these site amenities. Program Funding Acknowledgement: Bulletin boards, trail signs and campsites posts will have the OHV Grant Program recognition stickers/signs. The GOATs will submit an article about the project to the local newspaper in Gunnison recognizing funding for this project. Location • Gunnison; Gunnison County; BLM - Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near McCabe’s Lane along BLM Road 3500; Sandy Wash Skills Loop Trails Partner Information • Major Partners: BLM – Gunnison Field Office; Gunnison County Public Works; Crested Butte Conservation Corps and CMBA, Gunnison Trails Youth Trail Crew, Volunteers and Volunteer Contractors Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 78.53

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 138,500 $ 92,620 $ 67,620 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $67,260 – reduce by $25,000.

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information 2 Person OHV Trail Maintenance Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Pagosa Ranger District (OHV Application # 24) Contact Name: Tyler Albers

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 53,820 $ 43,620

Scope of Work A 2 person OHV trail crew will provide annual maintenance and reconstruction on a system of over 100 miles of motorized trails on the District, including trails in the Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan. Maintenance tasks will include heavy trail maintenance, building water diversion structures, clearing deadfall, trail reconstruction and reroutes, signing trails to standard, and working with trail partners. Additionally, the crew will also conduct visitor/user contacts, provide education and information, and assist law enforcement with trail-related issues. Grant funds will be used for personnel costs and training, as well as, signing, project materials and supplies, mini excavator/trailer rental, and fleet vehicle costs. The Forest Service will recognize the importance of our partners including CPW's OHV program by placing "Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work" stickers/signs on trail system signs and equipment used throughout the project area. The 2 Person OHV Trail Maintenance Crew will also wear hardhats and shirts with the "Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work" logo and will also use large “CAUTION” signs at their project sites with the "Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work" logo. Location • Pagosa Springs; Archuleta, Hinsdale, Mineral Counties; San Juan National Forest; Trails approved in the Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan for Pagosa Ranger District. Partner Information • Major Partners: Pagosa Trail Riders Prior Year Grants • 2 Person OHV Trail Maintenance 2018 - $54,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.77

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 53,820 $ 43,620 $ 43,620 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at 43,620. (corrected budget accepted)

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Tres Rios OHV Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM – Tres Rios Field Office (OHV Application # 25) Contact Name: Jeff Christenson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 41,874 $ 24,210

Scope of Work The OHV trail crew will continue to work on the following tasks: Data Collection and Education: • The crew will continue to set, maintain, and collect trail counter data along OHV routes in the Tres Rios Field Office and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. 4-5 more OHV specific counters will be installed. • The crew will continue to be in the field to interact with OHV enthusiasts. The crew will inform visitors as to the results of the Field Office’s Comprehensive Travel Management Planning process and transition away from seeking planning data. Signing: • The crew will continue to efforts to maintain OHV related signing in areas such as Phil’s World and Mud Springs. • Installation of route markers along OHV routes and trails will begin with the Field Office’s implementation stage of Travel Planning. Maintenance: • The crew will continue efforts to maintain OHV areas and trails: rehabilitating unauthorized routes, removing trash, cleaning restrooms, documenting major trail maintenance needs, etc. • Funds will be used for renting equipment for trail maintenance that is not achievable by hand labor. If the need for a small piece of equipment is needed (mini-ex or trail dozer), that piece of equipment will rented from a local retail source or partner with another entity which has the equipment (for instance, Purgatory Ski Area). Program Funding Acknowledgement: The crew will wear OHV crew shirts recognizing the funding by the State OHV Grant. The BLM will adhere to any and all criteria as it relates to signage and brochure publication, showing that funding is paid for by Colorado’s OHV Program. Location • Dolores, Pagosa Springs, Naturita; Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel, Montrose, La Plata Counties; Trail areas include: Dolores River Canyon, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Bull Canyon, Summit canyon, Island Mesa, Skein Mesa, Phil’s World, Mud Springs, Rock Crawler trails and open OHV play/training areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Tres Rios Crew 18 - $ 32,555

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 78.07

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 41,874 $ 24,210 $ 24,210 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Trail Crew, Rehabilitation & Patrol Applicant Name: USFS – South Platte Ranger District (OHV Application # 26) Contact Name: Scott Dollus

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 115,600 $ 107,100

Scope of Work There are three main components of this project: 1) A two person trail crew will be hired to focus on maintaining approximately 80 miles of single track trails in the area including trails 770 and 693. To maintain this system of single track requires a somewhat specialized crew above and beyond what our good OHV crew can handle. Funding will also be used for two dirt bikes and maintenance equipment for this crew to maintain this single track trail system. 2) Additionally, a second two person patrol crew will be hired to focus on visitor contacts, education, and compliance. This crew will patrol the Rampart Range Motorized Recreation area, which includes the entire trail system, 5 developed and 11 undeveloped trailheads, approximately 50 miles of level II roads open to unsilenced OHV’s, and 70+ dispersed campsites. This crew will be certified as Forest Protection Officers and allow for 7 day coverage with overlap on weekends and holidays. They will be available for visitor questions, education, the distribution of information and maps, and enforcement of the rules and regulations. 3) The continued re-routing of existing 50” trails, including trails 675, 677, 627, 690, and 649, to a more sustainable location will be performed and decommissioned trail sections will be rehabilitated. This includes the re-contouring of eroded trail segments and installation of water control features. This work would be performed by a contractor under the supervision Forest Service personnel utilizing heavy equipment. Seeding of the impacted areas would follow as well as other rehabilitation efforts such as fencing, slashing, and sign installation. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The patrol crew will be a source of information related to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) OHV program and educate users on required registrations and permits. Similar to the good OHV crew, the single track crew will be wearing jerseys displaying the cooperative efforts between the Forest Service, CPW, and responsible recreation. (Stay the Trail, Your OHV dollars at work, etc). Location • Sedalia; Douglas County; Pike National Forest; Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area; Trails include: 675, 677, 627, 690, 649, 770 Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Rampart Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • OHV Rampart Trail Construction & Rehabilitation VI - $ 173,612

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.13

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 115,600 $ 107,100 $ 107,100 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information 2019 Divide Trail Maintenance Crew Applicant Name: UFSF – Divide Ranger District (OHV Application # 27) Contact Name: Steve Brigham

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 134,619 $ 85,000

Scope of Work A 3-4 person crew will complete trail maintenance on a system of over 400 miles of open motorized trails through-out the area. The crew will: open trails; clear trees; address erosion issues, water diversions, and slides; decommission non-system routes; sign routes; install pinch points and/or gates; provide educational information related to travel management, who and how the funds for the work gets to the District, about volunteer and partnership opportunities, game retrieval policy; and perform enforcement needs. The crew will also assist in the monitoring of motorized recreation events. Acknowledgement of Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work and grant funding is done through several avenues and through-out the year, such as: identify the partnership with State OHV Registration Dollars at Work at our new travel management portal signs; continue to identify at motorized trailhead bulletin boards and kiosks work on those specific trails are accomplished through the same funds; conversations with the public our visitor information specialists are knowledgeable of the grant funds and inform the visiting public; line officer at various meetings and events acknowledges the funding sources; crew members are educated on where the funds to hire them and provide them with all the necessary equipment is received and the important role they have in relaying this in conversations with the public; social media through Rio Grande National Forest Facebook page highlighting the crew members and motorcycles were purchased with registration funds; and decals are utilized to identify the equipment and function as a conversation starter. Location • Del Norte; Rio Grande, Hinsdale, Mineral, Saguache, Alamosa, San Juan, Conejos Counties; Rio Grande National Forest; Divide RD Trails: Dry Creek, South Rock Creek and Creek Cutoff, Alamosa Rock; American Gulch, Bear Creek, Palisade, Benino, La Garita Stock Drive, Creek & Cutoffs, Salt Canyon, Embargo, Cathedral, Groundhog, Alder, West Alder, Middle Alder, Perry Creek, Miners Creek, Cross Creek, Fern Creek, Pole Creek, Lost Trail, West Lost, Trout, Tewksberry, Castle Rock, Main Beaver, Wolf Creek, West Frisco, Bennett, Burro, Munger canyon, Fremont, Frisco-Fitton, Shady, East Fork Middle Pole, Middle Pole, West Bear, Shrader, Church Creek; Conejos Peak RD Trails: Old Highway Bridge, Silver Mountain, Big Lake, Hot Creek, Saddle Creek, Lake Fork, Valdez, Roaring Gulch East, Hidden Lake, Willow Mountain, Acascosa, Hughes Trail, Archuleta, Empedrado Lake, Sawmill Gulch; Saguache RD Trails: Antora Meadows, Miners Creek, Bowers Peak. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Statewide OHV Crew, Boot Hill Motorcycle Club; Silverthreaders, Back Country Horsemen, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Shady Burro Enduro, Stay the Trail Prior Year Grants • OHV Divide Light Trail Mtc GM - $85,000 • Divide RD OHV Crew 2018 - $100,496

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding*

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 134,619 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS *Accepted into the Good Management program starting this grant year (2018-2019). 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information CCRD OHV Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Clear Creek Ranger District (OHV Application # 28) Contact Name: Lori Denton

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 138,656 $ 88,681

Scope of Work A 2 person CCRD OHV crew will perform basic route maintenance and patrols on approximately 109 miles of popular OHV routes in the district. Tasks include: clearing trees and rocks off routes, cleaning culverts, and water bars and continued signing on routes. The crew will also provide information/education programs with Stay the Trail organization at Columbine campground and other key areas. In addition to basic route maintenance, patrols, information, education and Adopt-a-Road Volunteer oversight, the crew will be focusing on three new areas including, Santa Fe Mountain/Montane Park, Mad Creek, and Chinns Lake roads. CCRD will also be looking to add an additional Adopt-a-Road volunteer group for these areas. The volunteer group will assist the OHV crew with signing, route maintenance and upkeep to provide a more enjoyable OHV experience. Grant funds will also be used to upgrade the district’s OHV equipment to include a 4x4 Side by Side UTV, and an enclosed trailer to haul and store all OHV related tools, signs and supplies, including the UTV. Project Acknowledgement: The District will acknowledge the use of funding several ways such as a local newspaper articles and social media acknowledgement. We will also display the CO OHV registration dollar at work stickers on our signs and at key areas on the district. The UTV and trailer will be properly registered and identified with USFS and CPW emblems. Location • Idaho Springs; Clear Creek, Gilpin Counties; Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland; Kingston Peak/Yankee Hill, Bill Moore/Mill Creek, Leavenworth/Waldorf, Devils Canyon/Barbour Fork, Pickle Gulch, Saxon Mountain, Santa Fe Mountain/Montane Park, Mad Creek, Chinns Lake Road areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV CCRD Trail Crew 2018 - $78,597

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 79.00

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 138,656 $ 88,681 $ 75,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $75,000.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Travel Management Signage 2019 Applicant Name: Stay The Trail Education & Stewardship (OHV Application # 29) Alliance (formerly Responsible Recreation Foundation) Contact Name: Allison Needler

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 175,000 $ 120,000

Scope of Work The project will permit the distribution of travel management signage for installation in the field. Funds from the grant will be used to purchase fiberglass, wood, and steel sign posts, numbers, letters, and “open to/closed to” strip stickers. Some unique signs are occasionally needed and might include kiosks and metal plates. Program Funding Acknowledgement – Stickers and PolyFlex signs provided by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be used on signage and/or printed on kiosks or other unique signs. Location • Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS, BLM, Volunteers & Misc donations Prior Year Grants • OHV Responsible Recreation Campaign 2018 - $230,000 • OHV Travel Management Signage 18 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 83.77

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 175,000 $ 120,000 $ 90,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $90,000 – base signs only (no kiosks, highway signs, etc., types of purchases)

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Stay The Trail Education & Stewardship Alliance - 2019 Applicant Name: Stay The Trail Education & Stewardship (OHV Application # 30) Alliance (formerly Responsible Recreation Campaign) Contact Name: Matt Balazs

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 324,350 $ 247,540

Scope of Work This grant will allow continuation and enhancement of the Stay The Trail Campaign throughout the state. The campaign may also work in bordering or nearby states when large Colorado visitor groups are expected to attend in an effort to target and educate out-of-state trail users who visit Colorado. The primary elements and deliverables include: • Promote responsible OHV recreation through educational programs, stewardship projects, direct user contacts, a nationally-recognized web site and trail map service, advertising, and other efforts related to sustainable trail systems, resource protection, and mitigation. • Expenses for delivering the Stay The Trail (STT) educational message through its direct outreach tools including traveling State-wide with the (2) Stay The Trail educational trailers to at least 65 events annually. Expenses include: travel, project materials & supplies, advertising, equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses. The events include trail head outreach, trade shows, club and agency meetings and events, workshops, stewardship projects, and non-motorized recreation outreach. • A full-time project coordinator and a full-time stewardship and outreach specialist with associated personnel costs, including salary/wages, benefits, taxes, cell phones and Wi-Fi, required computers/printers/software, audio/visual equipment, office supplies, Volunteer expenses, and miscellaneous operating expenses, maintenance and enhancement of the Stay The Trail web site and social media sites, including up-to-date maps showing legal riding areas and routes coordinated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the federal agencies, Smartphone apps, events calendar, news, brochures, videos, agency contacts, OHV related links, Tips, FAQs, requests for educational materials, presentations, and events. • Costs for grant administration and for printing - Maps, brochures, youth activity books, decals, stickers, posters, videos, promotional materials, including costs for development, graphic design, printing, mailing, and other delivery methods. • Costs for vehicle/OHV insurance, equipment, maintenance, parts, supplies and storage Program Funding Acknowledgement – Awarded funding is acknowledged and advertised to the public in a variety of ways; printed acknowledgment on all STT educational materials, by representing ‘Major Funding Provided By’ posted on STT vehicles and trailers, continually posted during updates to STT social media sites, permanent acknowledgment on STT website, mention in any news conferences, interviews, and press releases as well as during conversations with the OHV community. Location • Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: CPW; BLM; USFS; Yamaha Grant, Rugged Ridge, Local Stewardship sponsors; Club, Organizations, Event & Private Donations Prior Year Grants • OHV Travel Management Signage 18 - $85,000 • OHV Responsible Recreation Campaign 18 - $230,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 82.67

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 324,350 $ 247,540 $ 207,540 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $207,540 – reduce by $40,000.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Royal Gorge OHV Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM – Royal Gorge Field Office (RGFO) (OHV Application # 31) Contact Name: Linda Skinner

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 51,500 $ 47,500

Scope of Work A two person crew will perform site and trail maintenance to a system of over 250 miles of designated routes that are open to motorized use and to OHV riding areas on the RGFO. This would include, but is not limited to, liming and removing debris from trail corridors, maintaining trailheads, performing tread repair and providing resource protection to sensitive areas. The crew will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, monitoring and improvements to the vast designated route network. While implementing and maintaining the travel management plans the crew will make public contacts, educating the public about the changes in the area relating to designated routes, Tread Lightly ethics, and answer any questions that they may have. The crew will also be responsible for coordinating and working with volunteers, clubs, and other agency crews on the implementation of these travel plans. As necessary, the BLM crew will work closely with the Salida OHV Crew coordinating patrol schedules and teaming up on projects and focused visitor contacts at popular trailheads during the peak use season. As part of the existing inter- agency agreements the Salida crew will continue to patrol BLM managed lands in the Fourmile area. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The project will be acknowledged by the use of stickers, signs, kiosks and through public contacts. Location • Cañon City; Fremont, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Huerfano, Custer Counties; BLM public lands falling under the Arkansas River, the Fourmile, and the Gold Belt Travel Management Plans; Specific trails include: Fourmile, Texas Creek, and Penrose Commons. Other areas include: Seep Springs, Shelf Road, Kerr Gulch and Turkey Rock Trials Motorcycle area. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Salida Ranger District OHV Crew Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 75.47

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 51,500 $ 47,500 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is (competitive) – “No” on Good Management status for now. Will watch growth and completion of this year. Talk about Royal Gorge building loops - not sure this is Good Management philosophy.

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Grand Valley Hammer Ops – 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Grand Valley Ranger District (OHV Application # 32) Contact Name: Loren Paulson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 107,774 $ 97,825

Scope of Work An operator and a swamper will perform trail reconstruction, working primarily on areas where the trail is predominantly rock. The work will be done using a rock hammer mounted to a leased tracked skid-steer in order to treat trails with a large amount of rock and lack of dirt in order provide a sustainable trail tread. In addition to personnel costs, grant funding will be used for: leasing the skid-steer, camp trailers, USFS support vehicles; project supplies and materials, such as geo-tech/turf stone and tools; and for equipment fuel and repairs. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa and Delta Counties; Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National Forests; Cedar Mesa Trail, Kimball Creek, Battlement Trail; and other isolated rock garden situations. Partner Information • Major Partners: Western Slope ATV Association (WSATVA); Thunder Mountain Wheelers Prior Year Grants • OHV Grand Valley Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Dozer & Hammer Crew Ops 18 - $137,801

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 80.60

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 107,774 $ 97,825 $ 50,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $50,000 – for a 1 year project.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Dominguez-Escalante & McInnis Canyons NCAs Applicant Name: BLM – McInnis Canyons & Dominguez- Trail Crew 2019 Escalante NCAs (OHV Application # 33) Contact Name: Mike Jones

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 105,000 $ 85,000

Scope of Work A three-person crew will perform ongoing maintenance, signage, monitoring and improvements to over 200 miles of designated routes that are open to motorized use and related facilities managed by both NCA areas. While implementing and maintaining the travel management plans, the crew would also be charged with making public contacts and educating the public about the changes to the designated routes, Tread Lightly ethics, and answering any questions that they may have. The crew’s tasks will include: • Installing/repairing travel management signs • Maintaining system trails • Monitoring use • Providing maps and disseminating information to the public • Educating the public about Tread Lightly ethics and rules and regulations • Maintaining campgrounds and trailheads within the OHV areas • Informing BLM staff and Law Enforcement about violations • Making management recommendations to BLM staff • Making other improvements to OHV management as needed The project would also fund the purchase of signing materials and equipment maintenance. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa, Delta, Montrose Counties; BLM – Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area; Rabbit Valley and Cactus Park OHV Areas, and the Hunting Grounds, Escalante Canyon and Sawmill Mesa recreation areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV DENCA & MCNCA Trail Crew 18 - $80,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 81.47

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information GJFO Equipment Ops Applicant Name: BLM – Grand Junction Field Office (OHV Application # 34) Contact Name: Mike Jones

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 60,000 $ 40,000

Scope of Work This project will complement the Grand Valley Ranger District’s equipment operation project by assisting with trail maintenance. GJFO will utilize funding to pay for an equipment operator, swamper, and equipment support costs during months that the USFS is not using the CPW grant funded trail equipment. The equipment will be used to maintain existing routes and build new ones and to accomplish some late season projects. Most trail maintenance work will be focused in BLM Recreation Management Areas where management objectives are focused on OHV trail recreation. Grant funding will be used to pay a USFS employee during the USFS off-season, for equipment fuel and repairs, including chainsaw repairs, and for a BLM support vehicle. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The equipment used by the crew includes a decal that notifies the public that the equipment is funded by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV program. Notification sign will be on site to notify public that this project is funded by CPW OHV program. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa and Garfield Counties; Bangs Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), North Desert Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA) and Cactus Park Recreation Management Area (RMA), Grand Valley Open Area, North Desert, parts of Bangs Canyon, Gateway, Barrel Springs, Horse Mountain, Rabbit Valley, Cactus Park, Hunting Grounds, Sawmill Mesa-Wagon Park. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Grand Valley Ranger District; Western Slope ATV Association (WSATVA); Motorcycle Trail Riders Association (MTRA); Timberline Trailriders, Inc.; Grand Mesa Jeep Club (GMJC) Prior Year Grants • OHV GJ/BLM Trail Crew 18 – $80,000 • OHV GJFO Equipment Ops 18 – $42,254

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 84.33

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 60,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information GJFO & NCA Motorcycles Applicant Name: BLM – Grand Junction Field Office (OHV Application # 35) Contact Name: Mike Jones

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 15,000 $ 10,000

Scope of Work Two motorcycles and accessories will be purchased. The Grand Junction Field Office and the McInnis Canyon and Dominguez-Escalante NCAs’ OHV trail crew members will use the motorcycles for the trail maintenance activities they perform. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The equipment used by the crew includes a decal that notifies the public that the motorcycles are funded by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV program. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa and Garfield Counties; Grand Valley Open Area, North Desert, parts of Bangs Canyon, Gateway, Barrel Springs, Horse Mountain, Rabbit Valley, Cactus Park, Hunting Grounds, Sawmill Mesa-Wagon Park. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV GJ/BLM Trail Crew 18 – $80,000 • OHV GJFO Equipment Ops 18 – $42,254

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 82.70

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 15,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information 2019 RRMMC Trail Maintenance Applicant Name: Rampart Range Motorized Management (OHV Application # 36) Committee (RRMMC) Contact Name: Craig Reinig

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 220,000 $ 210,000

Scope of Work RRMMC will coordinating with the US Forest Service and managing volunteers and sub-contractors will perform trail maintenance activities on multi-use trails located throughout all six districts of the Pike and San Isabel National Forest. This project consists of the following activities: • Coordinate with Land Managers to develop a seasonal operating plan and identify and prioritize trail maintenance needs. • Contract with heavy equipment operator(s) to perform the following tasks utilizing a Trail Dozer and/or Excavator to provide trail maintenance necessary to provide a safe and enjoyable trail experience. o Maintain approximately 1.5 - 3 miles of trail each work day. o Build or maintain approximately 30 drainage structures per day. o Fill in rain ruts as encountered. o Construct new trail, decommission, and rehabilitate trail as determined by operating plan. • Purchase fuel and perform maintenance and repairs. • Administer grant and obtain required insurance. Location • Denver, Colorado Springs, Cañon City; Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Huerfano, Teller, Park Counties; Pike & San Isabel National Forests; Rampart Range, West Creek, Rainbow Falls, Wet Mountains, Rainbow Trail and Four Mile trail systems. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS; Volunteers; Sub-Contractors Prior Year Grants • OHV RRMMC Trail Maintenance 2018 - $200,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 78.29

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 220,000 $ 210,000 $ 160,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score at $160,000 - CPW consult required before contracting regarding reroute/new miles. (No CPW collaboration, request for consult on alignment went unanswered:? in corridor/?outside corridor). Must get 3 quotes.

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OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Italian Creek FS 759 Rehabilitation Applicant Name: Gunnison OHV Alliance of Trailriders (OHV Application # 37) (GOATs) Contact Name: Dennis Larratt

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 92,500 $ 76,500

Scope of Work The project consists of restoring and rehabilitating Italian Creek Road FR 759. Dozer work will improve water bars and the dozer and skid steers will work available material back onto the road where possible, removing boulders, and using road base to cap the rock where required. This project’s goals are: • To repair the existing road and rehabilitate non-system by-pass routes. • To improve surface drainage to mitigate future erosion. • To create a great user experience for all of the trail users. • To minimize the need for extensive repairs for many years to come. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The project will acknowledge the use of OHV funding via a kiosk near the intersection of FSR 742 and 759, and signage closer to the base of American Flag Mountain. Location • Taylor Park, Almont; Gunnison County; Gunnison National Forest; Italian Creek Road (FSR 759), from FSR 742 to the base of American Flag Mountain. Partner Information • Major Partners: Gunnison County; Taylor Park Trading Post; Local Landowners Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 74.67

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 92,500 $ 76,500 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information 2018 OHV LE Program - FS Applicant Name: USFS – Rock Mountain Region, Law (OHV Application # 38) Enforcement & Investigations Contact Name: Ken Pearson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 75,000 $ 75,000

Scope of Work The Forest Service (FS) will continue to work in cooperation with CPW on public education, monitoring, reporting, public safety, trail assistance and enforcement of OHV regulations. Utilizing FS Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) and Reserve Law Enforcement Officers (RLEO), the FS will conduct law enforcement details and/or saturation patrols in key areas and times of the year where OHV management is a priority. Goals of this project are: • Protection of OHV opportunities on public land and of natural, cultural and historic resources. Education and enforcement of Federal and State regulations, including OHV regulations, Resource Management Plans (RMP’s) and Travel Management Plans (TMP’s) will: reduce resource damage and prevent area closures ; reduce litigation and preserve riding opportunities; reduce accidents and fatalities at OHV areas creating a satisfactory family atmosphere for OHV use; increase public awareness of designated OHV areas and opportunities for legal OHV use; improve public awareness of appropriate versus inappropriate OHV use, including Tread Lightly and Stay the Trail principles; • To monitor and report trail conditions and assist visitors with including directions, maps, first aid and search and rescue. The FS will continue to deploy cameras in areas with identified or potential off-route activity, as well as to provide information to Forests/Districts where active management may be necessary. The cameras will be set up and operated by LEO’s. Patrol areas include, but are not limited to: Hahn’s Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District (RD) - (June-November); Pikes Peak RD - (May-October); Gunnison RD – (July or Labor Day holiday weekends and up to three targeted saturation patrols will be conducted throughout the summer/fall field season); Roving Patrol - patrol in areas that are known to be heavily used or during high use periods on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG), Rio Grande, San Juan, San Isabel, Arapaho, Roosevelt and White River National Forests. A special emphasis will be placed during the Big Game Hunting Seasons and OHV hot spots will also be targeted as they are identified and as grant funding allows. The FS will: deploy LEO’s and monitoring staff in accordance with the USFS Budget; maintain a daily log record that captures data requested by CPW; enforce Colorado OHV laws and regulations including sound limitations as specified in Colorado Revised Statutes 25-12-110(1) and (2) pertaining to OHV sound levels; focus patrol deployments on trail related activities verses the observation and surveillance of activities in parking lots, trailhead areas or along FS access roads; document critical deficiencies observed in the field (e.g., trail signage problems, areas where environmental damage is observed) and report off-trail riding violations. Data gathered and reported quarterly during the performance period will include, but not be limited to: number of public contacts; number of enforcement actions; and number of OHV accidents and fatalities. Funding will cover travel, base salary and benefits for LEO’s detailed from their home unit to work directly on priority OHV enforcement. Location: Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW Prior Year Grants: None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 62.28

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Wolf/Bear Creek Rainbow Trail Project Applicant Name: Southwest Conservation Corps – Los Valles (OHV Application # 39) Contact Name: Nicole Blaser

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 112,670 $ 80,400

Scope of Work Youth conservation crews along with Salida Ranger District personnel will camp on site and complete twelve weeks of work on two remote prioritized sections of the Rainbow Trail. Along the Hayden to Bear Creek, 13-mile, trail segment of the Rainbow Trail, the SCC will maintain and improve the trail. Additionally, the SCC will aid the US Forest Service in accomplishing over 4000 feet of re-route segments of trail on burnt sections of the Rainbow Trail. The SCC crew leaders and members will implement high level technical trail building and maintenance techniques which includes: installing large drains, berm removal where the trail is cupping, creek crossing reconstruction and protection, constructing rolling grade dips, water bars, protection at, outsloping, re-establishing the critical edge, and minor reroutes. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The US Forest Service will continue to acknowledge that State Grant monies were used to maintain severely neglected remote Rainbow Trail sections, as well as being partly responsible for opening the burnt segments of trail at strategic locations such as the two main trailheads and at confidence markers along the trail. Typically, acknowledgement will be in the form of the “Colorado Registration Dollars at Work “stickers. In addition, utilizing local volunteer groups will allow for project day conversations about this grant which will “travel” through the nearby communities. Lastly, all material associated with the opening of the trail system to the motorized community will allude to this grant funding (i.e. Newspaper articles). Location • Coaldale; Fremont County; Pike & San Isabel National Forest, Salida and San Carlos Ranger Districts; Wolf Creek and Bear Creek areas along the Rainbow Trail (#1336), specifically, a segment of the Rainbow Trail from Hayden to Bear Creek Trailheads and includes an segment of the Rainbow Trail currently closed due to major resource and public safety concerns from the 2016 Hayden Wildfire. Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Salida Ranger District Prior Year Grants • OHV Schrader & West Bear Trail Project - $27,200

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 79.77

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 112,670 $ 80,400 $ 80,400 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Ouray Ranger District/Detailed LEO Applicant Name: USFS – Ouray Ranger District (OHV Application # 40) Contact Name: Caleb Valdez

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 77,510 $ 28,876

Scope of Work A US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer will patrol roads used by OHV users in the southwest areas of the State to help ensure responsible OHV recreation on these heavily used routes. The Law Enforcement Officer will be stationed out of the Ouray Ranger District, but assisting on routes that do cross boundaries and will add an additional presence to the current Alpine Field Ranger program. Patrols will occur over the weekends, making sure to maximize the contacts with visitors. The primary purpose: • Enforce the State OHV regulations, • Ensuring OHV’s are staying on designated routes to protect the resource. • Make public contacts Data gathered and reported quarterly during the performance period will include: the number of contacts, miles driven, warnings and citations issued, and the number of OHV accidents and fatalities. A list of citations will include OHV registration violations, reckless driving, and resource damage. The detailed Law Enforcement Officers will not enforce county or city regulations for OHV use. Project Funding Acknowledgement: All partners, Six Basins, Ouray County, San Miguel County, and City of Ouray are aware that the funding is coming from the Colorado State OHV program. In addition, the LEO will make aware to the OHV contacts she/he makes that their funding came from the State OHV program. Location • Ouray; Ouray, San Miguel, San Juan, Hinsdale, Gunnison Counties; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests; Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts; San Juan National Forest/Columbine Ranger District; BLM/Gunnison Field Office; Areas include: Black Bear, Ophir, Engineer Pass, Imogene Pass Road, Black Bear Pass, Yankee Boy, Governor Basin, Richmond Basin, Corkscrew Gulch, a portion of the Alpine Loop Partner Information • Major Partners: Six Basins, Ouray County, San Miguel County, City of Ouray, Student Conservation Association Field Interns, Western Slope 4 Wheelers Prior Year Grants • None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 66.00

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 77,510 $ 28,876 $ 0 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Grand Valley Dozer Ops - 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Grand Valley Ranger District (OHV Application # 41) Contact Name: Loren Paulson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 130,640 $ 109,417

Scope of Work Funding will be used to maintain and operate two trail dozers used for improving numerous motorized trails on the District, and to hire and train the equipment operators and swampers. The crews will target those trails and those sections of trails that are in need of specific repair needs. Goals include maintaining drainage on these trails and creating elevated trail tread as well as addressing other trail issues. Additionally, the Monument Trail reconstruction will involve constructing turnpike across the meadows at high elevations using turf stone on sections to create sustainable trail treads. Club volunteers will assist with this dozer project. In addition to personnel costs, grant funding will be used for: camp trailers, USFS support vehicles; project supplies and materials, such as geo-tech/turf stone and tools; and for equipment fuel and repairs. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa and Delta Counties; Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National Forests; Vega, Hightower, Reynolds, Ella and Elk Park areas; Trails include: Silver Spruce trail #517, High Trail #515, Monument Trail#518. Partner Information • Major Partners: Western Slope ATV Association (WSATVA); Thunder Mountain Wheelers (TMW) Prior Year Grants • OHV Grand Valley Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Dozer & Hammer Crew Ops 18 - $137,801

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score 83.47

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 130,640 $ 109,417 $ 109,417 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS Score as is.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Eagle Zoned OHV Crew - 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-01) Contact Name: Brendan Kelly

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 110,500 $ 85,000

A four person OHV Crew will: maintain a trail system consisting of 450 miles open to OHV routes in order to provide long- term sustainable riding opportunities; continue to implement the Forest Travel Management Plan; protect sensitive high alpine, meadow, and riparian environments; and maintain partnerships with motorized groups. This will be done through maintenance, construction, and re-construction of trails, trail clearing, construction and maintenance of trailhead facilities, installation of kiosks and bulletin boards for user education, installation of fence or natural barriers for travel management purposes to regulate users and prevent resource damage, patrolling and cleaning OHV camping areas, extinguishing unattended campfires at OHV camps, distribution of Motor Vehicle Use Maps, Tread Lightly/Stay the Trail educational material, and having a field presence during high use times (weekends, holidays, hunting season, special events) in order to provide information, education, assistance, and compliance with forest regulations, Tread Lightly/Stay the Trail standards, and state regulations (OHV registration compliance). Location • Eagle; Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin Counties; White River National Forest; Eagle/Holy Cross and Aspen/Sopris Ranger Districts; Camp Hale Historic Site Area, Holy Cross Jeep Road, Red & White/Muddy Pass, Coffeepot/Flattops Area, and South Eagle/Basalt to Gypsum areas; Woody Creek/Triangle Peak area. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Eagle Zoned Trail Crew 18 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 110,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Flat Tops Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Blanco Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-02) Contact Name: Curtis Keetch

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 106,963 $ 85,000

A three person OHV trail Crew will continue to maintain area OHV trails. Tasks will include: to replace or repair signs across the district; repair trails; decommission non-system routes; plan at least one large improvement, reroute, or new route, in cooperation with the local OHV Clubs. The local Wagon Wheel OHV Club hosts the Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous on the Blanco District annually. The OHV Crew helps the club plan the event and they act as guides for one at least one route each year with most of their time being spent educating the participants. They pass out the District's Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM), answer questions, direct riders to trails that meet their comfort level, and they talk with riders they meet along the way. Funding will be used for: personnel costs, including travel, training, and personal protection equipment, for the crew; supplies and materials such as signs, posts, decals gates, hardware, straps and tools; equipment maintenance and repairs ,including chainsaw replacement and maintenance; fuel; and to purchase a trailer for the trail crew’s ATVs/UTVs. Location • Meeker, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, and Battlement Mesa; Rio Blanco & Garfield Counties; White River National Forest Partner Information • Major Partners: Wagon Wheel OHV Club; Yampa Valley Trailriders; Prior Year Grants • Flat Tops OHV Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • Updating the Flat Tops OHV Fleet - $ 10,994

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 106,963 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMTTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Good Management Trail Crew 15 - Dolores Applicant Name: USFS – Dolores Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-03) Contact Name: Tom Rice

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 105,000 $ 85,000

The OHV crew is responsible for trail maintenance on a system of over 240 miles of motorized Forest Service trails that includes nearly 160 miles of motorized single track multi-use trail. Trail crew activities include: annual maintenance, heavy maintenance and reconstruction, signing and visitor contacts/public education. The Good Management OHV crew completes maintenance activities annually resulting in a comprehensive and sustainable maintenance program. Annual maintenance tasks include: clearing fallen trees from trails and maintaining trail features; maintaining drainage; installing trail features to improve the sustainability of the district's OHV trails; installing signage; providing trail users with public information, educational materials, explaining forest rules and regulations that relate to trail use including trail usage designations, OHV sound regulations and OHV sticker requirements; giving directions, and conducting limited law enforcement activities by documenting encounters and reporting any issues that arise. Heavy maintenance projects include switchback maintenance, intensive trail tread repair, and the protection of wet areas such as seeps or creek crossings. Wet sections and switchbacks are two areas that the Good Management crew will continue to focus on including maintaining many of the district's high elevation trails. Location • Dolores; Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata Counties; San Juan National Forest; Calico Trail, Priest Gulch, and the East Fork of the Dolores Trail among others. Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Dolores Trail Crew #14 - $85,000 • OHV Mini Ex Dozer Crew - $64,998 • OHV B.C. Rim Trail Project - $70,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Statewide OHV Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Sulphur Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-04) Contact Name: Miles Miller

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 170,000 $ 170,000

Funds will be used for the operations for a motorized trail crew consisting of 3-4 skilled trail maintenance professionals who perform land stewardship work on multiple-use motorized trails on Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and State owned land throughout Colorado. The crew will assist hosting agencies in multiple trail maintenance and travel management tasks including, but not limited to: trail clearing, construction of trail structures and drainage features, new trail construction, trail reconstruction, trail rerouting, installation of trail and travel management signs to inform, direct, and regulate trail users, gate installation, some trailhead work, construction of buck-n-rail fence for travel management purposes to regulate users and prevent resource damage; making visitor contacts to provide information, education, assistance, and compliance for rules and regulations, enforcement of Forest Service rules and regulations when on National Forests, supervision of volunteers on trail related projects and events. The large majority of grant funds for this program are used to fund salary for personnel assigned to the Statewide OHV Trail Crew and Per Diem for travel. Funds are also used to purchase and maintain tools and equipment and/or materials and supplies to support the crew and the program. Funds are utilized to maintain fleet vehicles (truck, trailers, motorcycles, and ATV’s) which support the program, for fuel, and for the purchase of a replacement motorcycle. Location • Statewide Partner Information • Major Partners: Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Bureau of Land Management; Colorado State Lands; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Grand Lake Trail Crew 2018 – $85,000 • OHV Statewide Trail Crew 2018 – $170,000 • OHV Sherman Creek Single -Track – $184,550

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 170,000 $ 170,000 $ 170,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 2nd Tier Funding - $170,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Grand Lake Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Sulphur Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-05) Contact Name: Miles Miller

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 85,000 $ 85,000

A 4 person trail crew will perform trail maintenance tasks on a trail system of approximately 190 miles of OHV open routes. The Grand Lake Trail crew is responsible for: maintenance, construction and reconstruction of trails, trail clearing, construction and maintenance of trailhead facilities, installation of kiosks and bulletin boards for user education, installation of trail and travel management signs to inform, direct, and regulate trail users, construction of buck-n-rail fence for travel management purposes to regulate users and to prevent resource damage, patrolling and cleaning OHV camping areas, extinguishing unattended campfires, distribution of trail maps and education materials, and field presence during peak use times (Weekends, Holidays, Hunting Seasons, Special Events, etc..) to provide information, education, assistance, and compliance for the State OHV registration program, as well as, enforcement of Forest Service rules and regulations. Additionally, with the ongoing mountain pine beetle epidemic region-wide on National Forests, the GLTC has been, and will continue to be, utilized significantly for hazardous tree removal along trails, in and around trailheads and facilities, and in and around dispersed campsites utilized by forest visitors which support motorized recreation opportunities. The large majority of grant funds will be used to fund salary for personnel assigned to the Grand Lake Trail Crew. Funds will also be used to train and certify members of the crew in chainsaw operations, motorcycle and ATV operations, level 2 law enforcement, CPR and 1st Aid, and other required skills as necessary. Remaining funds will be used to purchase, lease, rent, and maintain equipment and/or materials and supplies to support the crew and associated projects. This includes funding vehicles and fuel, utility trailers, motorcycles and ATV’s, and other tools, equipment, and personal protective gear. Location • Granby, Grand County; Arapaho National Forest; Stillwater Pass area Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV Grand Lake Trail Crew 2018 – $85,000 • OHV Statewide Trail Crew 2018 – $170,000 • OHV Sherman Creek Single -Track – $184,550

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: CPW – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation (OHV Application #GM-06A) Areas Contact Name: Glenn Cottone

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 38,700 $ 38,700

This successful multi-agency project will utilize a trail crew to continue to repair and improve existing motorized trails, as well as, continue to develop new travel routes within the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Crew tasks will include, but not be limited to: • Continue to work on reconstruction, maintenance, and minor reroutes on the Rainbow Trail (#1336) including sections running through the Hayden Pass Fire Scar. • Assist with the new motorized trail proposals. Designating certain trails “open” will help add motorized single track to the area, as well as, help to better manage the area. • Strong focus on the Poplar Gulch Motorized Single Track. Maintenance efforts are necessary to divert water runoff from snow melt, heavy rains, and seasonal springs. Water bars, minor reroutes, decommissioning braiding sections, and creek crossing reconstruction will be done. • Continue to provide the OHV recreating public with three informational events. Messages and partners will include Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly, Stay The Trail and staffing at the 3nd annual 14er Fest. Decibel testing will also be provided during holiday weekends in heavy OHV use parking areas. Location • Salida, Cotopaxi, Buena Vista; Chaffee & Freemont Counties; Pike & San Isabel National Forest; Four Mile Travel Management Area; Rainbow Trail #1336, Poplar Gulch Motorized Single Track Partner Information • Major Partners: USFS – Salida Ranger District; Central Colorado Mountain Riders (CCMR) Prior Year Grants • Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 18 - $45,560 • Big Bend OHV Tracks 2018 - $8,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 38,700 $ 38,700 $ 38,700* $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS *This project is shared by 2 agencies acting in partnership. 1st Tier Funding - $85,000 - OHV Subcommittee approved $85,000 in funding for both Good Management grants GM 06A and GM 06B to share. They stipulated that the grantees must decide how to split the $85,000 between the 2 agencies for the project, therefore this amount may change.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Salida Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-06B) Contact Name: Ben Lara

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 46,300 $ 46,300

This successful multi-agency project will utilize a trail crew to continue to repair and improve existing motorized trails, as well as, continue to develop new travel routes within the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Crew tasks will include, but not be limited to: • Continue to work on reconstruction, maintenance, and minor reroutes on the Rainbow Trail (#1336) including sections running through the Hayden Pass Fire Scar. • Assist with the new motorized trail proposals. Designating certain trails “open” will help add motorized single track to the area, as well as, help to better manage the area. • Strong focus on the Poplar Gulch Motorized Single Track. Maintenance efforts are necessary to divert water runoff from snow melt, heavy rains, and seasonal springs. Water bars, minor reroutes, decommissioning braiding sections, and creek crossing reconstruction will be done. • Continue to provide the OHV recreating public with three informational events. Messages and partners will include Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly, Stay The Trail and staffing at the 3nd annual 14er Fest. Decibel testing will also be provided during holiday weekends in heavy OHV use parking areas. Location • Salida, Cotopaxi, Buena Vista; Chaffee & Freemont Counties; Pike & San Isabel National Forest; Four Mile Travel Management Area; Rainbow Trail #1336, Poplar Gulch Motorized Single Track Partner Information • Major Partners: CPW – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area; Central Colorado Mountain Riders (CCMR) Prior Year Grants • Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew 18 - $39,440

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 46,300 $ 46,300 $ 46,300 $

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Gunnison Trail Crew 19 Applicant Name: USFS – Gunnison Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-07) Contact Name: Greg Austin

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 103,500 $ 85,000

A 4-5 person crew will: perform routine maintenance of the district’s motorized trails (both light and heavy maintenance), perform follow-up monitoring of the District’s recently reconstructed trails; implement sign plans, check or monitor trail and travel management signing on motorized trails; continue to implement and improve the district’s motorized user education program by continuing to provide motorized user education in high-use areas on holiday weekends, by working with CPW and the ‘Stay the Trail’ trailer on those weekends or when otherwise possible, and by providing OHV education during the fall big game hunting seasons via hunter patrol contacts or working again with the education trailer staff; participating in sound testing of OHV’s alongside CPW staff members; and performing Forest Protection Officer (FPO) duties when necessary or assigned. Grant funds will also be used for project supplies, materials, and equipment. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The Good Management Program Crew’s work will be acknowledged in a number of ways. On a daily basis “Trail Work Ahead” signs will be placed above and below the working trail crews that will be working on motorized trails on the Gunnison Ranger District. The signs include the blue and white CPW “Colorado OHV Registration Dollars at Work” sticker as part of the sign. The signs state that the project is being funded by the Colorado State OHV Registration Fund. Also, the sticker will be prominent on some of the equipment used by the Good Management trail crew such as the motorized power carriers that are used by our trail crews. The sticker is also prominently displayed by the Ranger District’s other trail crew when working on grant funded projects. The Good Management Program is also often mentioned or covered in the local newspapers. This has occurred in the past. Lastly, credit to the CPW “OHV Registration Dollars at Work” is also featured at some of the Ranger District’s informational kiosks. The State’s annual brochure covering funded projects would also acknowledge the project and the State OHV Grant Program. Also the CPW provided OHV Trail Crew shirts will call attention to the State OHV Registration Program. Location: Crested Butte; Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache Counties; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests; Trails and areas include: Teocalli Ridge, Brush Creek, Reno Ridge, Flag Creek, Bear Creek, Carbon, Block & Tackle, Taylor Park, Cement Creek, and Pitkin, among others. Partner Information • Major Partners: Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW); Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Gunnison Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Carbon Trail Restoration Phase II – $32,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 103,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Pikes Peak Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Pikes Peak Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-08) Contact Name: Jon Pfeiffer

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 180,000 $ 85,000

A trail crew will continue to perform OHV maintenance and upkeep of the existing motorized routes (and their related facilities) on a system of 600 miles of interconnecting routes open to OHV use, located primarily on the PPRD. The Trail Crew’s main focus will be on areas of the highest OHV use and concentration. Work done by the Trail Crew will include: making public contacts and providing a public agency presence, assisting forest visitors, engaging in weekend patrols, visitor education and compliance, and maintenance of existing OHV trails, travel management signing, and the protection and restoration of forest resources in general. The crew will utilize agency or leased vehicles to support their work. This crew will help support facility maintenance, provide education & rider ethics, implement travel management plans and decisions, sign and clear motorized routes, map and inventory routes, and perform level 2 law enforcement duties and compliance checks (i.e. administering State OHV statutes and regulations). Grant funds will be used for project supplies and materials, equipment costs, and personnel costs, including, but not limited to, training and travel. Location • Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Divide, West Creek, US Air Force Academy, Monument; El Paso, Teller, Douglas, Park Counties; Pike National Forest; Trails and areas include: 717 Trail System, Rainbow Falls and Captain Jack’s Trail Systems; Cedar Mountain, Gold Camp Road and Bear Creek areas. Additional work might also be performed on or near portions of the South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts (where common borders are shared with the PPRD). Partner Information • Major Partners: Volunteers; OHV Clubs Prior Year Grants • OHV Pikes Peak Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • Repairing & Improving PPRD Routes - $145,312

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 180,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Uncompahgre Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM – Uncompahgre Field Office (OHV Application #GM-09) Contact Name: Julie Jackson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 133,000 $ 85,000

The Trail Crew will perform the following anticipated workload: • Continue ATV and Dirt Bike Trainings / Educational projects at Peach Valley Recreation Site • Continue to sign and maintain signage on trails that have been designated in travel plans within the GGNCA, Dry Creek, and Burn Canyon Area as well signing for Limited to Existing areas • Maintain and construct trail and stream/canal crossings where needed, and maintain trail limiters • Continue to work with the USFS to help maintain trails where needed • Continue to contact, educate and get feedback from users, clubs, organizations, and local business owners • Continue to improve and print kiosks, brochures, and maps on motorized opportunities within the Dry Creek Area, Burn Canyon, and GGNCA • Continue to work on educating users on the trails and provide trail monitoring • Continue to check, replace, and install new counters where needed • Continue upkeep on OHV recreational sites/staging area such as the Flat Top and Peach Valley Recreation area including the Training site, Beginner Loop and Skills Course, Elephant Skin Staging area, Tabeguache Trailhead, North Delta OHV staging areas, etc. Location • Montrose, Delta, Olathe, Norwood, Nucla, Naturita; Montrose, Delta, San Miguel, Ouray, Mesa, Gunnison Counties; Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (GGNCA), Uncompahgre Field Office lands, USFS Uncompahgre National Forest; GGNCA Peach Valley Training Site, Dry Creek and Burn Canyon Areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: Davis Service Center; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Uncompahgre Trail Crew 2019 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 133,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV San Carlos GM Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – San Carlos Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-10) Contact Name: Jeffer Wingate

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 105,657 $ 85,000

Scope of Work Develop, maintain and improve OHV trails, trailheads, parking and support facilities; reconstruct OHV trails and related facilities; produce, install and maintain signage for OHV trails and support facilities; develop, deliver and provide education and rider ethics training to the OHV riding community; maintain, supply and operate facilities owned by the US Forest Service and BLM that are used by OHV recreationalists; implement approved federal Travel Management Plans; and, provide a field presence for visitor contacts, compliance and enforcement by authorized Good Management programs. This may include, but not be limited to, personnel costs, materials, supplies, equipment and contracted services as approved through the annual State Trail OHV grant review and allocation process. With assistance from the Mile High Youth Corps, volunteers, and trails contractors, the San Carlos OHV trail crew will maintain a system of over 70 miles of trail and restore/reconstruct another 6 miles of trail. Machine reconstruction of a portion of the Rainbow Trail will continue. Reconstruction and maintenance will be done to Forest Service standards and will be properly signed. Other crew tasks include: building and maintaining structures to reduce soil erosion and stream siltation; decommissioning unauthorized routes that impact wetlands and big game migration routes; updating kiosks with timely notices and regulatory information; maintaining trail logs. Education and compliance are an integral part of our OHV program. Public contacts are made by Forest Protection Officers to explain trail etiquette and the need for OHV registration. Volunteers are instructed in trail work and public land stewardship. Location • Canon City; Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano Counties; San Isabel National Forest; Trails include: Indian, St. Charles, Cisneros, Snowslide, South Creek, Squirrel Creek, Second Mace, Dome Rock, Silver Circle, Middle Creek, Left Hand Fork; Pole Creek, Horse Ranch, Rainbow (working north from Duckett Trailhead), Tanner, Stultz, Dodgeton ,Short Cut, and Baker Creek. Partner Information • Major Partners: Mile High Youth Corps; Arrowhead Trails, LLC; San Carlos Motorized Trails Alliance; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV San Carlos GM Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • OHV San Carlos 2017-2018 Trail Project - $67,866

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 105,657 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information BLM Gunnison OHV Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM – Gunnison Field Office (OHV Application #GM-11) Contact Name: Kristi Murphy

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 178,500 $ 85,000

A four person OHV Trail Crew, which will split into two teams of two during the busy summer months, will continue to perform trail maintenance, educational contacts, facilities maintenance and travel management implementation on a trail system of 45 miles of motorized single-track trails on the Field Office and on the Alpine Loop. The two teams will be combined for special project days and better coverage on high-use days. Gunnison/Lake City Crew - The crew will perform regular maintenance at OHV staging areas, facilities and dispersed campsites, and interpretive pull-offs; conducting visitor information and education contacts; and implementing travel management in the Hartman Rocks area and on the east side of the Alpine Loop. The crew will also, split their time between the Lake City, Silverton and Gunnison areas conducting late season OHV trail maintenance at Hartman Rocks, facility maintenance, travel management plan implementation, and OHV visitor information and education with hunters. Silverton Crew - The crew will work on the Alpine Loop maintaining interpretive kiosks, signs, parking areas, facilities and dispersed campsites; and conducting visitor information and education contacts. Grant funds will provide: crew salary, travel for overnight work assignments or training, personal protection equipment, some signing/brochure costs, truck costs, fuel, and for UTV, motorcycle, and trailer maintenance costs. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The crew will wear “Your OHV Dollars at Work” T-shirts with the State CPW Logo. The crew truck and UTV will have large “Your OHV Dollars at Work” magnet decals on their doors/hood. Additionally, crew members will make sure to mention the OHV Grant funding in all of their public contacts and place “Your OHV Dollars at Work” stickers on signing where appropriate. Location • Gunnison, Lake City, Silverton; Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Juan, Saguache; BLM – Gunnison Field Office; Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Alpine Loop Partner Information • Major Partners: None Prior Year Grants • OHV BLM Gunnison Trail Crew 18 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 178,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information FY 2019 Columbine Good Management Project Applicant Name: USFS – Columbine Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-12) Contact Name: Don Kelly

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 91,075 $ 63,600

The trail crew will open (log out) and maintain trails on a system of approximately 150 miles of designated motorized single- track, two-track OHV and jeep trails found on the ranger district. The crew will also perform heavy trail maintenance, reconstruction, including, site stabilization and rehabilitation on designated system motorized multiple-use trails. Work may include trail monitoring OHV related kiosk and sign placement, visitor contacts and decommissioning non-system routes as needed. All work will be performed to USFS OHV single-track, two-track, and jeep trail standards. The Trails Foreman, who is a Forest Protection Officer (FPO), will perform sign placement, make visitor contacts, educate the public and perform law enforcement assignments. Additionally, an 8-person crew from the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) will be utilized on labor intensive aspects of heavy trail maintenance and reconstruction efforts on OHV trail projects in the Beaver Meadows, HDs/Sauls Creek, Lakes or Hermosa Landscapes. Specific project work will consist of labor intensive, heavy maintenance and or reconstruction efforts on an OHV mechanized multiple-use trail. Funding will also provide for materials and supplies, personal protective equipment, carsonite signage, fuel, vehicle expenses and other miscellaneous needs. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The funding source will be acknowledged verbally (when interacting with trail users), and with “WORK AHEAD” and “Funded by State OHV Registration” signs placed at worksites. Location • Durango; La Plata, Archuleta, San Juan Counties; San Juan National Forest; work areas include district trails and Beaver Meadows, HDs/Sauls Creek, Lakes or Hermosa Landscapes. Partner Information • Major Partners: Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) Prior Year Grants • OHV Columbine Trail Crew 2018 - $56,950

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 91,075 $ 63,600 $ 56,950 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 3rd Tier Funding – $56,950

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Grand Valley OHV Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Grand Valley Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-13) Contact Name: Loren Paulson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 103,995 $ 85,000

The OHV Crew of 4 will be split to more effectively implement the above objectives into a Grand Mesa Crew and an Uncompahgre Crew with responsibility for a very densely motorized and highly used area of roads open to OHV use and ATV trails less than 50”. The crews will camp, staying on the Forest at Work Stations throughout the recreation use season to maximize their time on the trails. Additionally, a Youth Conservation Corps trail crew will help provide maintenance on single- track motorized trails, the majority of these trails are on the Uncompahgre Plateau. When fall arrives the crews shift gears as the Grand Valley Ranger District has several very popular Game Management Units which impact the roads, dispersed camping sites, and trails. Our Big Game Patrol uses members of the OHV crew as well as other experienced folks on the District to contact camps to educate and address OHV compliance issues as they set up, as well as, provide patrol during the season to limit off road travel and down game retrieval. Location • Grand Junction; Mesa, Delta Counties; Grand Mesa & Uncompahgre National Forests; Uncompahgre Plateau Partner Information • Major Partners: Thunder Mountain Wheelers; Western Slope ATV Association; Youth Corps; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Grand Valley Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Dozer & Hammer Crew Ops 18 - $137,801

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 103,995 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMTTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Ouray Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Ouray Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-14) Contact Name: Krisann Wist

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 157,318 $ 86,716

This well-seasoned crew consisting of 5-6 crew members will provide well maintained/sustainable trails on a system of over 320 miles of OHV trails. In addition to trail maintenance, the Crew’s responsibilities include: • Reconstruction/construction of water control devises (water bars, rolling dips, ditches etc.), tread stabilization using grass paver, clearing and cutting out trails for public access, width restrictor and OHV cattle guard installation, and rehabilitation of the resource on user created trails - ripping, reseeding, natural barriers • Repair and maintenance of tools and equipment • Public education concerning State OHV registration funds, Travel Mgt. Plan, trail use and etiquette In addition to the above, a unique and important role the Ouray Trail Crew performs is its support, help, and working relationship with the Ouray Trail Dozer Maintenance Program. Because both of these programs work within the Standard Scope of Work/Project Description for Good Management Crews, the more continuity between them, the more that is accomplished on the trails and ability to produce sustainable recreation opportunities. Grant funds will also be used to purchase an ATV. Location • Montrose; Montrose, Ouray, Delta, Mesa, Gunnison, Hinsdale Counties; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forests; Uncompahgre Plateau and Mountain District Areas Partner Information • Major Partners: TPA, BookCliff Rattlers; PAPA, COHVCO, Stay The Trail, Thunder Mountain Wheelers(TMW), Uncompahgre Trail Riders, BLM, COPMOBA(mountain bike club); Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV Ouray Trail Crew 18 - $85,000 • OHV Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 2018 - $132,225

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 157,318 $ 86,716 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information State Forest OHV Trails FY 2019 Applicant Name: CPW – State Forest State Park (OHV Application #GM-15) Contact Name: Tony Johnson

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 81,500 $ 47,500

A four person OHV Trails Crew (one trail coordinator, one equipment operator, and two crew members) will continue to focus on maintaining and improving a system of approximately 80 miles of natural surface/forest road motorized trails in northern Colorado. Buck and rail fencing, route markings and updated trail signs will continue to be a priority to ensure the “Stay the Trail” riding ethic is adhered to. The project will provide field presence on both State Forest and North Sand Hills Recreation Area in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management. Work will be focused primarily on the most heavily used trails. Tasks will include the following: • Evaluate trail conditions and conduct trail openings as needed and conditions dictate. Clear trail corridors and drainage dips; assess, replace and install new culverts, improve surface tread and remove Mountain Pine Beetle kill hazard trees. • Replace and install new trail information, boundary and etiquette signs. • Install and repair boundary fences at trailheads and at junctions with old/unused forest access roads to reduce damage and trespass. • Conduct patrols focusing on providing trail information and education to visitors as well as respond to emergencies and enforcement as required. Location • Walden; Jackson County; State Forest State Park, North Sand Hills Recreation Area; Trails: Bull and Kiwi, South Canadian, Diamond Peaks, Bockman Road, Gould Mountain, Grass Creek, Montgomery Pass, Ruby Jewell, Custer Draw, Francisco Loop, North Sand Hills Road, Government Creek. Partner Information • Major Partners: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), Outreach Groups; Bureau of Land Management; Colorado Land Board Prior Year Grants • State Forest OHV Trails FY 2018 - $ 42,500

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 81,500 $ 47,500 $ 42,500 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 4th Tier Funding - $42,500

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Colorado River Valley OHV Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM - Colorado River Valley Field Office (OHV Application #GM-16) Contact Name: Miles Gurtler

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 85,000 $ 85,000

An OHV crew will work on route designations, new OHV trails, trail maintenance, trailhead construction, parking and support facilities that are primarily used by OHV users. The crew will also provide a field presence with visitor contacts, compliance, and enforcement, including, educational work. In addition, a Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Crew will be utilized to construct and maintain motorized trails. Grant funds will be used to outfit the OHV crew with proper riding and work gear, maintain OHVs and work equipment, purchase signs and signing materials for trailheads, directional, and travel management signs, and to produce map handouts and web based downloadable maps for popular riding areas. Location • Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Rifle, Aspen, Basalt, Silt, New Castle, McCoy, Wolcott; Pitkin, Garfield, Routt, Mesa, Eagle Counties; Bocco Mountain, Gypsum Hills, Hardscrabble, Hubbard Mesa, McCoy, Red Hills (near Gypsum) BLM areas. Partner Information • Major Partners: Rocky Mountain Youth Corps; Volunteers Prior Year Grants • OHV CO River Valley Crew 2018 - $ 85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Good OHV Management Rampart Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – South Platte Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-17) Contact Name: Scott Dollus

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 90,375 $ 85,000

A 4-5 person trail crew will maintain a system of 175+ miles of trail, including trailheads and trail facilities, within the Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area. The crew will also make visitor contacts to distribute information, inform users of the rules and regulations, and enforcement in order to ensure compliance with the State OHV registration program. The primary objective of the trail crew is to provide for a safe riding experience, enhance the riding experience, and protect the resource from damage. This is done through the construction and rehabilitation of the trails, education, and the response to developing problems. Work to be completed includes all items mentioned in the standard scope of work listed above. In addition, this crew will provide support for more labor intensive and complex projects such as bridge construction on new sections of trail as well as replacement of existing bridges. These projects are often completed with help from volunteers. Location • Sedalia; Douglas County; Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area Partner Information • Major Partners: Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee, Volunteers, Local Business and Dealers Prior Year Grants • OHV Rampart Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000 • OHV Rampart Trail Construction & Rehabilitation VI - $ 173,612

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 90,375 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information GJFO Good Management Grant Applicant Name: BLM – Grand Junction Field Office (OHV Application #GM-18) Contact Name: Mike Jones

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 105,000 $ 85,000

A three person trail crew will perform maintenance and operations of OHV riding areas and trail systems. Activities include: • Maintain existing OHV trails, and create new single track trails and routes, to meet designated trail management objectives and sustainable trail design standards and to assist in the designation of routes in Zone L of the North Desert ERMA. • Install and maintain barriers to direct OHV use on designated trails, and at OHV staging areas. • In partnership with local OHV clubs, the OHV crew will install informational kiosks and trail intersection signs showing designated routes using Colorado State signing standards and BLM sign plans. Work will include open area boundary signing. Funds will be used for: personnel costs; project supplies and materials; equipment maintenance, repair and rentals. Program Funding Acknowledgement: Every sign installed by the OHV Good Management Crew includes a sticker that notifies the public that the project is funded by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV program. Location • Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade; Mesa and Garfield Counties; BLM – Special and Extensive Recreation Management Areas (respectively, SRMA and ERMA): Grand Valley Open Area, North Desert, parts of Bangs Canyon, Gateway, Barrel Springs, Horse Mountain.; Trails include: Bangs SRMA-Third Flats ATV Trails, Magellan Loop, Butterknife Trail, Tabeguache Trail, Cuttoff Trail, Billings Jeep Trails. Partner Information • Major Partners: Western Slope ATV Association, Grand Mesa Jeep Club, Motorcycle Trail Riders Association, Bookcliff Rattlers, Grand Valley Trails Alliance. Prior Year Grants • OHV GJ/BLM Trail Crew 18 – $80,000 • OHV GJFO Equipment Ops 18 – $42,254 • OHV DENCA & MCNCA Trail Crew 18 – $80,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 105,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Kremmling Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: BLM Kremmling Field Office (OHV Application #GM-19) Contact Name: John Monkouski

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 122,500 $ 85,000

The OHV Crew, working with Youth Corp staff, volunteers, and local OHV enthusiasts, will: • maintain and improve OHV opportunities and motorized access; identify and prioritize road maintenance and repair; work on roadside hazard tree mitigation, opening and clearing routes; reroute non-sustainable portions of trails, and rerouting or providing connectors to allow for a better flowing trail system; continue maintenance and improvements for the authorized crossing of Government Creek • construct resource protective fencing, including upgrading fencing to post and cable, where necessary with appropriate signage in areas or routes requiring protection or rehabilitation • implement TMP motorized access and recreational OHV designations by signing routes with the allowable modes of travel, public lands boundaries on travel routes, and with portal signage identifying areas as Limited to Designated Routes • maintain and improve camping OHV opportunities within the Cooperative Management Area (CMA) which encompasses adjacent Colorado State Trust Lands utilized by the public for camping and OHV recreation and a small portion of the State Forest State Park • Make visitor contacts to provide public information, monitoring, sign and resource protective barrier compliance and a presence to ensure area rules and regulations are being followed. • Make additional improvements to the Sidewinder Extreme Jeep trail to include the delineation and post and cabling of a staging area, upgrading trail alignment fencing, and to expand the Escape Route midway up the trail to include an additional ‘Waterfall Route’ The crew will attend Sawyer Certification training. A UTV will be purchased. Location • Kremmling, Walden, Granby; Grand, Jackson, Eagle, Summit, Larimer Counties; BLM – Special Recreation Management Areas(SRMA): North Sand Hills and Wolford Mountain; Sidewinder Extreme Jeep Trail Partner Information • Major Partners: Mile-Hi Jeep Club Patrol 16-Sasquatch Jeepers Prior Year Grants • OHV BLM Kremmling Trail Crew 18 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 122,500 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information Parks District Motorized Trails 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Parks Ranger District (OHV Application #GM-20) Contact Name: Jon Myers

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 101,404 $ 85,000

A trail crew, partnering with Northern Colorado Trail Riders, will continue to develop and maintain trails on the District. A Rocky Mountain Youth Corp crew will also team up with the District Trail Crew to work on larger projects. Routine maintenance will be performed on approximately 70 miles of prioritized trails during the season. Specific trail work will include: to continue installing, replacing and armoring of water bars, clearing deadfall and hazard trees, corridor clearing, fixing trail erosion, and rutting issues, as well as continued travel management signing and implementation; to continue to work on sections of trail that have become braided due to inadequate drainage and reconstruct turnpikes where needed. Work will be targeted to the upper sections of trail 1226.1 that are starting to get rutted out due to erosion. Also, the crew will continue working on armoring (with blocks) and re-establishing the stream channels at the Goose Creek and Forester Creek crossings on the Grizzly Helena Trail. An important component of this project will be continuing visitor education efforts with State Consistent Signing, maintaining trailhead information, contacting visitors, and enforcing existing State and Federal regulations regarding the use of OHVs. Location • Walden; Jackson County; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Willow Creek and Snyder Creek Areas; Trails include: Snyder Creek Loop 1226.1,1226.1A-E, Radial Mountain 1227, Illinois Ditch 1228, Illinois Pass M25, Jack Park 1186, Grizzly Helena Trail 1126, Percy Lake Trail 1134,Aqua Fria Trail 1229 and Wyoming Trail 1101, Goose Creek and Forester Creek Crossings. Partner Information • Major Partners: Rocky Mountain Youth Corps; Northern Colorado Trail Riders Prior Year Grants • OHV Parks Dist Moto Trails 2018 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 101,404 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS

OHV 2018-2019 GRANT SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE Applicant Information OHV Routt Trail Crew 2019 Applicant Name: USFS – Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger (OHV Application #GM-21) District Contact Name: Ben Lindsley

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request $ 100,000 $ 90,000

A 4 person crew will perform the above mentioned tasks on the approximate 107 miles of motorized trail on the District. Limited work may also be accomplished on the Yampa and Parks Ranger Districts of the Routt National Forest. Funding will be used for: personnel costs, including travel, training and personal protection equipment; project materials and supplies, such as, bridge materials, erosion fabric, and tools; equipment maintenance, repairs, and fuel; a Forest Service leased vehicle; the purchase of a replacement motorcycle. Program Funding Acknowledgement: The Routt OHV Trail crew has an enclosed trailer with “Stay the Trail” and CPW acknowledgements posted on the outside. All news releases of project completed will include acknowledgement of CPW grant funding. Location • Steamboat Springs, Clark, Hayden, Craig; Routt and Moffat Counties; Medicine Bow – Routt National Forests; limited work on Yampa and Parks Districts of the Routt National forest, where trails cross boundaries. Partner Information • Major Partners: Timberline Trailriders Prior Year Grants • OHV Routt Trail Crew 2018 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score Not a competitive grant – institutionalized funding

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Funding Cost Request Recommendation Recommendation $ 100,000 $ 90,000 $ 85,000 $

SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS 1st Tier Funding - $85,000 Probationary year. Need monthly logs, detailed plans/priorities. To present next year.

STATE TRAIL COMMITTEE COMMENTS