Yamaha is donating more than $175,000 in cash and equipment to 15 off-roading related groups and organizations, which includes ATV riding clubs, national forests, law enforcements support groups, and various OHV-related organizations. The funding is expected to promote safe and responsible off-roading in open, sustainable areas. The following 15 groups received funding:
- Ashland Resource Area, Oregon
- ATV Off-Road Club of Michigan
- Balsam Trailblazers ATV Club, Minnesota
- Burnett County Law Enforcement Citizens Auxiliary, Wisconsin
- Colorado OHV Coalition Foundation
- Coalition of Recreational Trail Users, Minnesota
- Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
- Harlan County Ridge Runner ATV, Kentucky
- Knott County Trail Riders, Kentucky
- Leatherwood Fire & Rescue, Kentucky
- National OHV Conservation Council
- Northern Traxx ATV Club, Minnesota
- Oswego Valley ATV Club, New York
- Ride Safe Virginia
- Rock Run Recreation Area, Pennsylvania
Funding comes from Yamaha GRANTs, an acronym for Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails, and the funds are expected to serve OHV areas through a multitude of tasks include, but not limited to:
- Trail development, restoration, and maintenance
- Trail signage, mapping, and map production
- Staging area construction, renovation, and maintenance
- Responsible OHV riding education and outreach
- Land stewardship and education
- Legislative lobbying efforts
For questions regarding the OHV Access Initiative, groups call Yamaha's dedicated OHV Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724) or visit www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess.