Recreation managers are seeking public comments on proposals for the state of California Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program, Los Padres National Forest officials have announced.

Los Padres National Forest is proposing to submit grant applications supporting OHV management activities on the national forest. The grant proposals include projects for operation and maintenance, and law enforcement.

The state is using an internet-based online grant application process as the means to apply for grant funding. Preliminary applications are due March 7. This will open a two month-long public review and comment period that runs March 8-May 2. Final grant applications are due June 6.

Preliminary applications will be available online beginning March 8 for public review and comment on the California State OHV Grants and Cooperative Agreements program at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.
 
Submit comments via email to www.ohv.parks.ca.gov or mail them to Los Padres National Forest, 1980 Old Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 Attn: Recreation/OHV.

Los Padres National Forest and the California Department of Parks and Recreation have maintained a 30-year partnership that has resulted in funding assistance for well-managed OHV recreation on Los Padres.

For more about Los Padres National Forest, visit the forest website.