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The Oregon State Snowmobile Association is an organization of individuals, snowmobile clubs, and businesses working together to preserve, protect, and enhance the sport of snowmobiling. OSSA was formed in 1972 by a small group of snowmobilers concerned about our sport. The Association saw a need for better, safer, and more scenic trails and recognized the public demand for a better trail system.
OSSA has grown to 30 snowmobile clubs, 25 of which are grooming clubs. OSSA manages the grooming program under agreement with ODOT, and in cooperation with local snowmobile clubs. Last season dedicated snowmobilers volunteered more than 28,000 hours maintaining our 6,000 mile trail system. Our groomer operators logged more than 31,000 miles of trail groomed. All clubs participate in trail clearing and trail maintenance. Oregon's snowmobile program is recognized throughout North America as a model of volunteer accomplishment.
OSSA snowmobilers patricipate in many diverse activities. An organization we are proud to be involved with is the Candlelighters. OSSA contributes to a co-op law-enforcement program with eight county sheriff's departments. Safety Certification classes are scheduled throughout the state to promote safe snowmobiling. Our snowmobilers build snow shelters for the enjoyment of all winter recreationists. We provide representation for legislative issues at the state and national level. OSSA promotes safe, responsible snowmobiling and proper recreational land use.
Thousands of acres of prime snowmobiling are lost to Wilderness designation. The support and vigilance of all snowmobilers is needed to stop this growing expansion. Join us and make a difference. Help us keep you on the snow.
Spread the word.....*snowmobilers leave no trace*
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Friday, July 23, 2010
2010 International Snowmobile Congress
Approximately 450 snowmobilers from around the globe registered for the 42nd annual International Snowmobile Congress hosted by the Iowa State Snowmobile Association in Coralville, Iowa June 8-12, 2010. The Congress includes the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators, (IASA), the American Council of Snowmobile Associations, (ACSA), The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations, (CCSO), the Swedish Federation of Snowmobilers, (Sno-Fed), the International Manufacturers Association, (ISMA), the International Tourism Association, (ISTA), the International Snowmobile Media Council, (ISMC), the Friends of Snowmobiling PAC, Iron Dog Brigade,(an honorary society) and the Thirsty Dogs.
Monday, July 12, 2010
ACSA Calender Winnders
Tracey Rockwell John Lee Robert Burchell Nancy Larson Randy Murdock John Houl Ila Morton Dena Amador Duanne Rose Hubbletown Riders Matt Jones Richard Lindner Saxon Swan Lewis Cook Adam Lesage Matthew ORton Jeanne Scarborough Josh Cage Dean Wittmayer Mike Olszewski Douglas Mann Jaxon Ombach Tim Lund Dennis Misklewicz Charles Malmsten Todd Baker Kathy Clure Ashland Snowmobile Club Thomas Nierman Don Pause
Monday, July 12, 2010
Special Report on the Obama Administration's Great Outdoor Initiative
As I mentioned in the May newsletter, President Obama convened the White House Conference on the Great Outdoors on April 16th as a means to start a national dialogue about conservation issues. In addition to the initial conference led by the President, the Administration has begun to host a number of "listening sessions" in locations throughout the country. The Administration stated that "The America's Great Outdoors Initiative aims to reinvigorate the national conversation about the outdoors, and leverage the support of the Federal Government to help these community-driven efforts succeed."
Monday, July 12, 2010
Help Save the Recreational Trails Program
The nation’s surface transportation legislation— including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)— expires in December. While Congress is likely to extend most of the SAFETEA-LU provisions short-term, there are no guarantees as the Administration and the Congress search for ways to cut spending. And RTP is at risk in the long-delayed long-term reauthorization of surface transportation programs. We need your help!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Proposed Monument Stirs Debate
Since it was first proposed last July, the monument has been opposed by the timber industry, miners and off-road vehicle enthusiasts on both sides of the state line. The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution 4-1 last summer opposing it, citing what it said would be a dramatic downturn in an already struggling economy.
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