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Windrock Park Cleanup Day 2014

 A big thanks to all who came out and represented Southern this weekend at Windrock park. SFWDA was well represented this weekend with a variety of clubs and members supporting the cleanup events. Some of those noteworthy SFWDA clubs include, Knox Off-Road, ET4WD, and Rattle Rock, just to name a few. 

 Despite the rainy day and wet trails die hard Trail riders were present to represent and get the job done. 

"I was glad to see all that came out..... especially with the weather we had. Our little group had a good time while cleaning up!! Thanks to Jason (Rock Your 4X4) for giving us a great trail ride!!" Ray L Luisa, KOR

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Friends of Uhwarrie Annual Meeting 2014

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 SFWDA attended the 2014 Friends of Uwharrie Annual Meeting. Met Deborah Walker, Uwharrie National Forest Ranger, and reviewed the first SFWDA Grant Award for access road improvements. This is a positive contribution to all user groups at Uwharrie. Details will follow as the project proceeds.

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Proof of concept validated, BLM & OHV together

​ Check out this article I found today which reads to inspire and prove that we are on the right path.

This Utah “Win-Win” Is Good For OHV Riders And The BLM

By Dave Halsy, NOHVCC Contributing Writer

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Off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders need trails. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs volunteers to help sign and maintain trails. A BLM recreation technician coordinates volunteer projects. OHV riders show up and help get the job done. 

That’s a common success story at BLM Field Offices. 

In Utah, they’ve taken that win-win scenario to the next level: The hours OHV riders volunteer on trail projects help pay the salary of the BLM Rec. Tech. 

Full story....

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Windrock Park Cleanup Day

 

 

Windrock Park is organizing a Clean Up Day! Anyone and everyone is invited to come out and participate-no matter what you drive! All DRIVERS must have a valid Land Use Permit. If you want to bring to a passenger along to help you with the clean up, the passenger must sign for a permit, but will receive it for free for that day only. 

Trash bags will be provided. If you have some other apparatus that will help you, you are welcome to bring it along! 

Starting point will begin at the Lower Shed at the Trailhead (across from the General Store). Each vehicle will be assigned a partner vehicle, or you can pair up with someone. Trails will be assigned to each pair and long trails will be broken down into sections. 

We will meet back at the starting point at 2pm with all of the trash collected. After that, you are welcome to go wheel some more!

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Call out to club Rep's....

  I am looking for one local representative from each of our actively supporting local clubs to contact me personally for info on contributing access with each of your clubs on your new website. This will allow each club to post news, events, projects, and messages on our SFWDA board and communicate among one another. 
Members.........stay tuned, now that the "information gates" are open the information should begin to flow freely among us all.
Walter
Web Admin 

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SFWDA Board of Directors Update

The 2014 BOD held its 1st online meeting last evening, March 17, 2014. A review of organizational business and updates on TrailFest, the new web site introduction and development of a new, fresh public relations mass distribution piece were the first topics.

The second major initiative of the "New" SFWDA was reviewed and the BOD approved the development of a formalized process for the emerging SFWDA Grant program. Final details will be presented to our membership in about 30 days. Stay tuned please for the introduction of the grass roots driven initiative. This is your SFWDA association and we are what we do!

In conjunction with the SFWDA Grant program, the BOD approved the Uwharrie Access Road project as the initial prototype Grant Award. The project details are currently being finalized by CTB members, Friends of Uwharrie and the local National Forest management team. The scope details include addressing ongoing maintenance issues on the access roads to the Uwharrie National Forest including the spreading of 100+ tons of stone. The goal is to have this work complete before the Spring opening of the area and address concerns and needs of a broad range of user groups. More details will be shared as they become available.

Next SFWDA BOD Meeting - Monday, March 31, 2014 8:00 PM EST

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2014 Outstanding Trails Program Application Time

BFGoodrich Tires announces that nominations are now open for the 2014 Outstanding Trails program.
The competition invites off-road clubs from around North America to submit trails in their area they believe are worthy of a grant for maintenance or refurbishing. Trails are selected based on uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following.
Now in its ninth year, the Outstanding Trails program is conducted in collaboration with United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) and Blue Ribbon Coalition and is dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while promoting the trails’ conservation efforts. To date, the program has awarded grants to 33 off-road trails nominated by 32 clubs throughout North America. 

 The program has provided more than $130,000 in grants in support of the various trails’ conservation efforts. “Off-road communities are vital for BFGoodrich as they embody the spirit and enthusiasm for the sport and for our products,” said Duane Thomas, brand communications manager for BFGoodrich Tires, “The Outstanding Trails program is a great source of pride for us, and being able to give back to this community by helping to maintain and refurbish the most deserving trails in North America is our way of
showing appreciation.”

Consumers can register at the BFGoodrich Tires FORCE community page at
bfgoodrichtiresforce.com  before March 21, 2014, to register and post their nominations for trails to be considered for the
competition.

BFGoodrich will select three trails and announce the winners at the Easter Jeep Safari on
April 16, 2014.
Register and post your nominations now

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Uwharrie National Forest OHV Trail Project

Thanks to the 2013 BFG Outstanding Trails Award, SFWDA member club, the Carolina Trail Blazers, are making major progress in correcting serious erosion issues in the Uwharrie National Forest OHV Trail System. This is from the March 2014 workday!

Great work day! 54 people showed up and got it done! 10 new tail ditches,9 or so new sections of guard rail and polished off the dutch john creek crossings!

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