The Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree has been successful because of the productive cooperative relationship with forest managers, local communities, local law enforcement and Jamboree organizers. There is a clearly determined need for this kind of appropriate activity. Thank the FS for recommending that the trail system be open for organized events. The FS must not be preoccupied with what can be presently observed on the ground at a point in time, while ignoring the legally relevant issue of whether the roadless character of the inventory area would been significantly affected. Impacts associated with water crossing can and should be mitigated on a site specific basis as required in the event permitting process.
Funds generated by organized events go directly to maintaining the roads and trails.
Countless trail improvements designed to reduce sedimentation and improve water quality have been completed as a direct result of the involvement of organizers, participants and funds from organized events. Additionally, proper OHV ethics are taught to participants, contributing to an awareness and concern for protecting the natural environment. The action alternative gives the FS additional resources to harden and mitigate water crossings. The same roads and trails receive much more volume and constant travel in hunting season. The action alternative gives the FS the option to adjust the time and place of events in order to deal with any possible negative affects of wildlife.