West Virginia Bill to Create Additional Opportunities for Off-Road Recreation Reintroduced

 

DON’T DELAY!  Please voice your Support for S.B. 28 immediately from Natural Resources Committee Members by emailing now:

You may use the following points in your message:

  • S.B. 28 empowers three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems and recreation management programs tailored to the needs of their communities.
     
  • S.B. 28 recognizes that there is interest within the state for additional well-managed trails and facilities for off-highway recreational vehicle enthusiasts and other recreational users.

Overview: Legislation (S.B. 28) to empower three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems and recreation management programs tailored to the needs of their communities was reintroduced.  The bill would require that these authorities work with private landowners, county officials, community leaders, government agencies, recreational user groups and recreational entrepreneurs on these initiatives.  The bill will be considered by the Senate Natural Resources Committee.