Events for All of 2008

2008 Calendar of Events

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January 2008

Angeles National Forest: The Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Angeles National Forest is expected to be completed and released to the public in January.

Cleveland National Forest: The Cleveland National Forest intends to begin scoping on an Environmental Analysis in January.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Plumas National Forest: The Plumas NF expects to publish their Notice of Intent (NOI) and Proposed Action in the Federal Register by January 7, 2008.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Plumas National Forest: Informal open house to review proposed action, answer questions, and familiarize people with the route designation and environmental analysis processes.; Beckwourth Ranger District Office, 23 Mohawk Road, Blairsden, CA; 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Stanislaus National Forest: Comment period for the Proposed Action to designate a system of roads and trails for OHV use ends.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open house to discuss proposed action recommendations.; Supervisors Office, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA; 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Plumas National Forest: Informal open house to review proposed action, answer questions, and familiarize people with the route designation and environmental analysis processes.; Mount Hough Ranger District Office, 39693 Highway 70, Quincy, CA; 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open house to discuss proposed action recommendations.; Palomar District Office, 1634 Black Canyon Road, Ramona, CA; 4:30–7:30 pm

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Plumas National Forest: Informal open house to review proposed action, answer questions, and familiarize people with the route designation and environmental analysis processes.; Feather River Ranger District Office, 875 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville, CA; 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open house to discuss proposed action recommendations.; Descanso District Office, 3348 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA; 4:30–7:30 pm

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open house to discuss proposed action recommendations.; Trabuco District Office, 1147 E 6th Street, Corona, CA; 4:30–7:30 pm

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Conference call to discuss the release of the Travel Management Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision. To access the briefing please Dial: 1-866-720-3489, then passcode: 9683102, then press #.; Begins 12:00 pm

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Last day to submit public comments on the proposed action to make four specific types of changes to the forest existing condition.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Conference call to discuss Travel Management. To access the briefing please dial: 1-866-720-3489, then passcode: 9683102, then press #.; Noon–1:00 p.m.

March 2008

Lassen National Forest: Expected release date of the draft environmental impact statement.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Plumas National Forest: Comment period for the Proposed Action to designate a system of roads and trails for OHV use ends.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Conference call to discuss Travel Management release of the FEIS and Record of Decision, and the locations and times of the public open houses. To access the briefing please Dial: 1-866-720-3489, then passcode: 9683102, then press #.; Noon–1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Conference call to discuss Travel Management release of the FEIS and Record of Decision. To access the briefing please Dial: 1-866-720-3489, then passcode: 9683102, then press #.; Noon–1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: The Eldorado National Forest Travel Management Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision will be released to the public on April 2, 2008.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Finally, a Starting Point. Routes to Forest Adventures Designated; Open house to learn about final EIS and Record of Decision. Same information will be offered at each open house.; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Organ Room, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville; 9:00a.m.—3:00p.m.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Finally, a Starting Point. Routes to Forest Adventures Designated; Open house to learn about final EIS and Record of Decision. Same information will be offered at each open house.; Lake Tahoe Community College, Aspen Room, One College Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA; 3:00p.m.—9:00p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Finally, a Starting Point. Routes to Forest Adventures Designated; Open house to learn about final EIS and Record of Decision. Same information will be offered at each open house.; Diablo Valley College, Cafeteria, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA; 9:00a.m.—3:00p.m.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Inyo National Forest: Public meeting to share the results of scoping including summary of comments received, issues raised by the public and alternatives currently being developed to address the issues.; Forest Service—BLM Interagency Building, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, CA; 7:00—8:30p.m.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Finally, a Starting Point. Routes to Forest Adventures Designated; Open house to learn about final EIS and Record of Decision. Same information will be offered at each open house.; Hosted by Amador District Ranger Doug Barber.; Amador County Board of Supervisors Office, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA, CA; 3:00—8:00p.m.

Inyo National Forest: "Drop-in" session for the public to review and discuss the Scoping Report that identifies issues and draft array of alternatives.; Mt. Whitney Ranger Station, 640 South Main St., Lone Pine, CA; 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Inyo National Forest: "Drop-in" session for the public to review and discuss the Scoping Report that identifies issues and draft array of alternatives.; Mammoth Ranger Station, Mammoth Lakes, CA; 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Public workshop to share information, review and determine if traveled routes have been identified, and gather additional information to help in developing site–specific proposals for changes to the Lower Trinity and Mad River Ranger Districts' motorized transportation system.; RLCSD Community Hall, Van Duzen Road, Mad River, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Public workshop to share information, review and determine if traveled routes have been identified, and gather additional information to help in developing site- specific proposals for changes to the Lower Trinity and Mad River Ranger Districts' motorized transportation system.; Trinity Valley Elementary School Cafeteria, 730 Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Public workshop to share information, review and determine if traveled routes have been identified, and gather additional information to help in developing site- specific proposals for changes to the Lower Trinity and Mad River Ranger Districts' motorized transportation system.; Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Notice of Intent to prepare a Public Wheeled Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Open house to discuss the proposed actions and accompanying maps and informally interact with forest staff.; Cedarville Ranger District Office, 385 Wallace St., Cedarville, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Open house to discuss the proposed actions and accompanying maps and informally interact with forest staff.; Modoc National Forest Supervisor's Office, 800 W 12th St., Alturas, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Open house to discuss the proposed actions and accompanying maps and informally interact with forest staff.; Adin Community Memorial Hall, Adin, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Open house to discuss the proposed actions and accompanying maps and informally interact with forest staff.; Honkers, 810 Main St., Tulelake, CA; 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Informal open house where forest staff will be on hand to meet with members of the public one-on-one to collect additional information and answer question. No formal presentations are scheduled for this date.; Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA; 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Mendocino National Forest: Hull Mountain to Bald Mountain OHV Hunting Connectivity Draft Environmental Assessment; Official 30 day public comment period begins on the draft environmental assessment regarding the proposal to allow mixed-use on a segment of forest road M1. Total length of the segment is about 7.9 miles, and is located in Mendocino County, California, about eight miles north of Lake Pillsbury.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Informal open house where forest staff will be on hand to meet with members of the public one-on-one to collect additional information and answer question. No formal presentations are scheduled for this date.; Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA; 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Public comment period ends for map validation and public input to help with the development of a proposed action to be analyzed for the Lower Trinity and Mad River Ranger Districts.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Mendocino National Forest: Commander Tract Motorized Access Draft Environmental Assessment; Official 30 day public comment period begins on the draft environmental assessment regarding the proposal to open about 14.5 miles of road for public motorized vehicle use into Commander Tract lands in the upper Cold Creek watershed. The area is located in Glenn County, California, about 16 miles west of the community of Elk Creek. The proposal also includes decommissioning of about 10.1 miles of closed roads and about 11.0 miles of user-created routes.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Eldorado National Forest: Conference call briefing regarding the Regional Office's decisions on the appeals and the next steps for implementation of the Travel Management decision.; To access the briefing please Dial: 1-866-720-3489, then passcode: 9683102, then press #.; Noon—1:00 p.m.

Cleveland National Forest: Official 30 day public comment period begins on the environmental assessment regarding the proposal to add between 7—12 miles of roads and trails and between 2—15 acres of small open areas to the Cleveland NF Transportation System.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open House to discuss the draft environmental assessment on the proposal to add between 7—12 miles of roads and trails and between 2—15 acres of small open areas to the Cleveland NF Transportation System.; Palomar District Office, 1634 Black Canyon Road, Ramona, CA; 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Open House to discuss the draft environmental assessment on the proposal to add between 7—12 miles of roads and trails and between 2—15 acres of small open areas to the Cleveland NF Transportation System.; Descanso District Office, 3348 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA; 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Mendocino National Forest: Hull Mountain to Bald Mountain OHV Hunting Connectivity Draft Environmental Assessment; Official public comment period ends on the draft environmental assessment regarding the proposal to allow mixed-use on a segment of forest road M1. Total length of the segment is about 7.9 miles, and is located in Mendocino County, California, about eight miles north of Lake Pillsbury.

Cleveland National Forest: Open House to discuss the draft environmental assessment on the proposal to add between 7—12 miles of roads and trails and between 2—15 acres of small open areas to the Cleveland NF Transportation System.; Trabuco District Office, 1147 East 6th Street Corona, CA; 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Mendocino National Forest: Commander Tract Motorized Access Draft Environmental Assessment; Official public comment period ends on the draft environmental assessment regarding the proposal to open about 14.5 miles of road for public motorized vehicle use into Commander Tract lands in the upper Cold Creek watershed. The area is located in Glenn County, California, about 16 miles west of the community of Elk Creek. The proposal also includes decommissioning of about 10.1 miles of closed roads and about 11.0 miles of user-created routes.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Modoc National Forest: Formal scoping period ends on the proposed action which guides the development of the Modoc National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement. During the original scoping period, the Forest received additional information that led to two changes to the proposed action that was published in the Federal Register, May 12. Because of these changes, the scoping period will be extended to August 8.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Notice of intent to prepare the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement published in the Federal Register.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Cleveland National Forest: Official public comment period ends on the draft environmental assessment regarding the proposal to add between 7—12 miles of roads and trails and between 2—15 acres of small open areas to the Cleveland NF Transportation System.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Formal scoping period ends on the proposed action which guides the development of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement. Comments are welcome throughout the planning process but comments received by this date will allow time for the Forest to consider the input during the analysis and development of alternatives.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Tahoe National Forest: Public release of the Tahoe National Forest Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Public review and comment period will be open September 26—November 26. The DEIS is available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Tahoe National Forest: Open house to provide an overview of the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and to answer questions so that it will be easier for public to provide comment on the DEIS. Various displays and large scale maps will be available for review. Visitors will be able to talk one–on–one to members of the planning team and view the displays of interest to them. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Nevada City Elks Lodge — 518 Hwy 49 North, Nevada City, CA; 3:00—5:00 P.M.

Tahoe National Forest: Orientation meeting where the planning team and Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn will share an overview of the Travel Management process, the DEIS, its purpose, timeline, various alternatives, and affects of alternatives. There will also be a limited amount of time during the meeting and after the meeting to answer specific questions. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Nevada City Elks Lodge — 518 Hwy 49 North, Nevada City, CA; 6:30—8:30 P.M.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Tahoe National Forest: Open house to provide an overview of the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and to answer questions so that it will be easier for public to provide comment on the DEIS. Various displays and large scale maps will be available for review. Visitors will be able to talk one–on–one to members of the planning team and view the displays of interest to them. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Sierraville Ranger Station, 317 So Lincoln Hwy (Hwy 89), Sierraville, CA; 3:00—5:00 P.M.

Tahoe National Forest: Orientation meeting where the planning team and Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn will share an overview of the Travel Management process, the DEIS, its purpose, timeline, various alternatives, and affects of alternatives. There will also be a limited amount of time during the meeting and after the meeting to answer specific questions. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Sierraville Ranger Station, 317 So Lincoln Hwy (Hwy 89), Sierraville, CA; 6:30—8:30 P.M.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Klamath National Forest: Notice of intent to prepare the Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation Environmental Impact Statement published in the Federal Register.

Tahoe National Forest: Open house to provide an overview of the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and to answer questions so that it will be easier for public to provide comment on the DEIS. Various displays and large scale maps will be available for review. Visitors will be able to talk one–on–one to members of the planning team and view the displays of interest to them. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Truckee/Olympic Valley, CA; 3:00—5:00 P.M.

Tahoe National Forest: Orientation meeting where the planning team and Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn will share an overview of the Travel Management process, the DEIS, its purpose, timeline, various alternatives, and affects of alternatives. There will also be a limited amount of time during the meeting and after the meeting to answer specific questions. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Truckee/Olympic Valley, CA; 6:30—8:30 P.M.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Tahoe National Forest: Open house to provide an overview of the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and to answer questions so that it will be easier for public to provide comment on the DEIS. Various displays and large scale maps will be available for review. Visitors will be able to talk one–on–one to members of the planning team and view the displays of interest to them. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; The Ridge Golf Course, 2020 Golf Course Way, Auburn, CA; 3:00—5:00 P.M.

Tahoe National Forest: Orientation meeting where the planning team and Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn will share an overview of the Travel Management process, the DEIS, its purpose, timeline, various alternatives, and affects of alternatives. There will also be a limited amount of time during the meeting and after the meeting to answer specific questions. Formal public comment will not be taken at these sessions.; The Ridge Golf Course, 2020 Golf Course Way, Auburn, CA; 6:30—8:30 P.M.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

San Bernardino National Forest: Release of the San Bernardino National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA) for public comment. The comment period closes November 13, 2008.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Inyo National Forest: The Inyo National Forest will be sponsoring two field trips in October to give the public a first hand view of how routes may be managed under each of the various alternatives in the Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which is scheduled to be released this winter.; North End of the Forest—Meet at the pullout across from the chain-up area on Highway 203 (Mammoth Lakes exit) just west of US 395.; 9:00am—1:00pm; Please RSVP if you plan to attend the field trip, or have special needs for accessibility, by calling Nancy Upham at 760-873-2427, or by email nupham@fs.fed.us. High clearance vehicles and carpooling are recommended. Bring water and snacks, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for changeable fall weather. For updates check www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/projects.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Inyo National Forest: The Inyo National Forest will be sponsoring two field trips in October to give the public a first hand view of how routes may be managed under each of the various alternatives in the Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which is scheduled to be released this winter.; South End of the Forest—Meet at the intersection of Highway 168 West and Buttermilk Road (7S01), approximately 7 miles west of Bishop.; 9:00am—1:00pm; Please RSVP if you plan to attend the field trip, or have special needs for accessibility, by calling Nancy Upham at 760-873-2427, or by email nupham@fs.fed.us. High clearance vehicles and carpooling are recommended. Bring water and snacks, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for changeable fall weather. For updates check www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/projects.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Klamath National Forest: Formal scoping period ends on the proposed action which guides the development of the Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation Environmental Impact Statement.; Update: Formal scoping period on the proposed action which guides the development of the Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation Environmental Impact Statement originally scheduled to close on this date has been extended to December 12, 2008.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

San Bernardino National Forest: Public comment closes on the San Bernardino National Forest Motorized Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA).

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tahoe National Forest: End of public comment period on the Tahoe National Forest Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

Friday, December 12, 2008

Klamath National Forest: Formal scoping period ends on the proposed action which guides the development of the Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation Environmental Impact Statement.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Six Rivers National Forest: Notice of intent to prepare the Lower Trinity and Mad River Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement published in the Federal Register. Beginning of 45-day formal scoping period.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Plumas National Forest: The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Plumas National Forest Public Motorized Travel Management Project is available for review and comment. Beginning of 45-day public comment period.

Modoc National Forest: The Modoc National Forest Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is available for review and comment. Beginning of 45-day public comment period.

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To locate Travel Management contacts for a specific National Forest, please use their Travel Management home page or contact the Forest directly.

For more information about Travel Management from the Region 5 (California) Office, please contact:

U.S. Forest Service
ATTN: Travel Management Program Leader
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592

Email: R5.Route. Designation @ fs.fed.us
Phone: 707-562-8849