COMMISSION

Goal 1 Objectives
Protect, preserve, and enhance existing OHV opportunities in a manner that
ensures well-managed, interesting, and high quality experiences, and address
the environmental impacts that may be associated with those activities.
1.1 On an annual basis, ensure requirements for the Soil Standard and
Habitat Protection Programs are being implemented in the State
Vehicular Recreation Areas and for other projects supported by the
Off‐Highway Vehicle Trust Funds.
2008 Soil Conservation Standard Compliance
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In order to make the required evaluation, each
SVRA adopted a soil conservation plan tailored
specific to conditions at their OHV facility. A soil
conservation plan includes guidelines that detail land
condition assessments, maintenance procedures
for OHV facilities, construction design elements for
development projects, and appropriate monitoring
programs to detect and quantify changes overtime.
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Done prior to project implementation, land condition assessments identify area
conditions so that there can be an opportunity to design the project with sensitivity
toward the long-term sustainability of OHV lands. OHMVR Division and District
staff use the results of a land condition assessment to develop maintenance and/or
development plans to implement consistent and appropriate construction protocols.
A monitoring program will determine if the facility has been designed, constructed,
and maintained to limit soil erosion, promote sustainability, and prevent sediment
delivery to water bodies.
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Participants in the OHMVR Division Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
(Grants Program) are required to provide a soil conservation plan as part of the
grant application process. For every proposed project that involves ground disturbing
activities, an applicant is required to provide a soil conservation plan that addresses
how the project will adhere to the 2008 Soil Conservation Standard. Grant funded
recipients are also required to submit soil compliance reports at project closeout
for each project identified in their soil conservation plan. The compliance report is
required to address how the applicant was able to comply with the Soil Standard with
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