Yamaha to voluntarily recall Rhino 660 and Rhino 450

Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles
CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450 and 660 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says all Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles need to be repaired to prevent the accidents that resulted in 46 deaths since the units were distributed since the fall 2003.

“The safety of our customers drives everything we do at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha), and today’s announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) about Yamaha’s free repair offer for Rhino models 660 and 450 reflects this commitment. Yamaha has had ongoing discussions with CPSC since 2006 to share information about the Rhino, including new product developments and safety features, as well as Yamaha’s efforts to promote safe and responsible use of the vehicles. This has included demonstration rides with CPSC staff and other field activities." Van Holmes, Public Relations Manager at Yamaha. While more than 99% of Rhino owners use the product without incident, CPSC and Yamaha examined the small segment of Rhino owners who have had an incident on the product to develop modifications that may help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling in certain situations. Yamaha stands behind the Rhino and is proud of the Rhino’s safety record and safety features. The vehicle has won virtually every “first in class” award and top safety ratings in independent reviews since its introduction, and has skyrocketed in popularity due to its exceptional reliability, safety and versatility. And hundreds of Rhinos are used every day by law enforcement personnel, first responders, and federal and state agencies.

Yamaha’s repair includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, and continued installation of half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants’ arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover and reduce injuries. Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer. Once these repairs have been made to their vehicles, Rhino users should always wear their helmet and seatbelt and follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals and other safety materials. The Rhino is only recommended for operators 16 and older with a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be tall enough to place both feet on the floorboard with their back against the seat back.
CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired.

CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired.For additional information, contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.yamaha-motor.com.

Other Resources:

• Information from Yamaha on the free repair program
  http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/Rhino_Owner_Info_309.aspx
  
• CPSC Press Release:
  http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09172.html


• Yamaha Rhino 660 Features and Specifications:
  http://www.utvguide.net/yamaha_rhino.htm


• Yamaha Rhino 450 Features and Specifications:
  http://www.utvguide.net/yamaha_rhino.htm


• Yamaha Rhino Product Review:
  http://www.utvguide.net/yamaha_rhino_review.htm

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House Bill to Overturn Ban on Youth ATVs Introduced

House Bill to Overturn Ban on Youth ATVs and Dirt Bikes Introduced!
Weigh in to Have Your Voice Heard!
Youth sized ATVs and dirt bikes are still banned. We need your help to continue to build enough pressure to get the ban overturned. It is unlikely that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will act to approve the Motorcycle Industry Council’s petition to grant regulatory relief. This means we need Congress to act.
Representatives Rehberg (R-MT), Burgess (R-TX), Pomeroy (D-ND) and Simpson (R-ID) have introduced legislation that will stop the ban. Please click the Send This Message button below to urge your Representative and Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to support and cosponsor H.R. 1587.
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White Sands Monument views seem endless

Source:
http://www.post-trib.com/lifestyles/1498956,New-Mexico-travel-0329.article

March 29, 2009
By Diane Aden Hayes Post-Tribune Managing Editor
White Sands National Monument doesn't get the same kind of attention other national parks, such as the Statue of Liberty or Devil's Tower. For those of us who live around the Indiana dunes, WSNM doesn't sound all that interesting — white sand dunes? So what?
"So ... whoa" is what visitors will be saying after a visit to White Sands, located in south central New Mexico, about an hour east of Las Cruces, the state's second-largest city. The sight of the sand dunes, which are quite white, surrounded by majestic mountains and miles of blue skies, is awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping and every other cliche you can think of.
WSNM consumes some 275 acres within the White Sands Missile Range (home of the first atom bomb tests). The views go on forever, making it one of the most photogenic sites around.
You can't drive through the Indiana dunes, but you can in White Sands thanks to enormous plows that have made a road between a pair of high, wide dunes. While part of the 8-mile driving loop within the park is paved, some is merely plowed out regularly.
Because just as our Mount Baldy is moving, so are these dunes constantly shifting in the wind. Plants often get covered up, fatal for the soaptree yucca that fill the park, but cottonwood trees can dig their roots deep and survive under as much as 40 feet of the white sands.
The sands are white due to gypsum, usually washed away in areas where it rains regularly, but not in the desert where these dunes formed.
You can drive the one road in the park, but get out of your car to see the area up close. Four trails are available to hike, one quite challenging and one handicap-accessible. Walking uphill on sand is not easy, but it's a good workout and a chance to see nature up close.
Not that you'll see animals. Most are nocturnal, coming out when the nights cool things down. You can take sunset walks with park staff on designated days, or come during astronomy talks during clear summer nights, however, which might allow for the occasional animal glimpse.
You can't camp at White Sands, which may be its only downfall. So bring your camera and take tons of photos, or buy some professional ones at the attractive book store/gift shop. Photographing a field of white sand is difficult during the day — there's a lot of glare — so early and late in the day are best for shooting.
If hiking the dunes isn't enough, try sliding down one in a round plastic sled. In an area that sees little snow in the winter, it's probably local kids' only chance to go sledding. Walking up to the top of the dune hill is the hard part, of course, but worth the effort. And where else can you sled without requiring mass quantities of hot cocoa afterwards?

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Simpson and Robby Gordon Form Alliance to Promote Safety

Simpson Performance Products and Robby Gordon Form Alliance to Promote Safety in the Off Road and Sand Markets
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS pounces into the off road safety market with a new patent pending D3 restraint system and enlists longtime customer and supporter of Simpson, and well known racer of anything on wheels, Robby Gordon to help get the word out. Simpson, a widely respected brand in racing safety, has unveiled an extensive line of nets and restraints, designed specifically for the off road and sand market.
Commenting on the D3 restraint, Chuck Davies, CEO of Simpson said, “The D3 is a big step forward for off road safety. Off road participation is booming. The safety aspect for both sport and recreation needs more emphasis. We want to give our customers the exceptional performance of Simpson restraints, in a product that is easy for everyone to use and designed specifically for off road racing. Demand for the D3 has been strong but we are known for being able to deliver in a crunch.”
Robby Gordon has the following to say about Simpson’s off road products. “I have been relying on Simpson racing products for over twenty years. I see a real need for safety awareness in the off road market. Simpson has developed a line of restraints and safety nets that fill this need for both professionals and recreational racers.”
Race proven, the D3 provides the ease and convenience of a sewn in harness without the harness being sewn to the lap belt. The unique design eliminates two links but still allows the shoulder harness to be joined closely together at the buckle, emulating a true latch and link racing system. The D3 is available in floor mount, bolt-in or a wrap around style as well as V-Type and priced from $143.95. Simpson restraints are manufactured in the U.S.A. at our New Bruanfels, TX headquarters.
Simpson products can be ordered by calling 800-654-7223 or online at www.teamsimpson.com . Simpson World retail locations are located in Harbor City, CA, New Braunfels, TX and Mooresville, NC.
Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products has been the leading manufacturer of safety equipment to the Motorsports industry. We believe in putting safety first and are dedicated to elevating the standards of racing safety through continuous development, refinement and testing. The one thing that remains constant is Simpson’s commitment to racer safety. Gear up safer with Simpson.

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Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour

Off-Road Enthusiasts Rally Around Rhinos in Southern California
Thousands Gather in Glamis to Celebrate the Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour

CYPRESS, Calif. – March 26, 2009 – Thousands of off-road enthusiasts flocked to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, commonly known as “Glamis,” in Southern California this past weekend (March 20-23) to celebrate one of their favorite past times with family and friends at the Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour.

The event, officially named the Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour presented by Yamaha, attracted approximately 1,800 registered attendees and their families and friends. By the end of the weekend, approximately 4,500 people had participated in some part of the event and brought Yamaha Rhino Side-by-Side vehicles, ATVs and other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from California, Arizona, Utah and farther all to enjoy a weekend of activities in Glamis, the Mecca of U.S. sand dunes.

“The Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour was a great success, and we were excited to see so many of our customers enjoying Glamis with their family and friends,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “This event is a great opportunity for Yamaha to show our appreciation to our customers and to spend some time with them doing what we all love to do -- ride, relax and spend some time in the outdoors. The Dune Tour did an outstanding job with all of the activities, and we’re already looking forward to the next Rhino Rally.”

The 2009 Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour presented by Yamaha was produced by PGI Media. Here’s a look at the event by the numbers:
- Approximately 1,800 people registered for the event with approximately 4,500 participating in the different event activities throughout the weekend.
- Six hundred and thirty scavenger hunt cards were returned from people who completed all six stops.
- More than $20,000 worth of raffle prizes were given away.
- Nineteen people participated in the karaoke contest for the all-new Yamaha EF2000iS Generator Grand Prize.
- Fourteen Rhinos entered the “Yamaha Rhino” Class Show and Shine.
- Three hundred people attended the Drive in Movie on Friday night.
- More than 100 kids participated in the Easter Egg Hunt and one lucky winner took home the Yamaha Kids Power Quad grand prize.
- More than 1,000 people enjoyed the Dune Tour lunch under or around the Yamaha tent.
- Approximately 80 people participated in the Yamaha demo rides on Rhino 700 FI SxS vehicles and Grizzly 700 FI EPS, Grizzly 550 FI EPS, Raptor 250 and YFZ450R ATVs.
- Five trailer loads of trash were collected.
- More information, stories and photographs are available at: http://www.thedunetour.com

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

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Silver Lake Sand Dunes opens April 1

Source: http://oceanaheraldjournal.com/news.php?story_id=32829

SILVER LAKE — Another seven months of off-roading starts next Wednesday, April 1, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes off-road vehicle (ORV) area.
No rule changes are in place for 2009, but the park might experiment with ORV voucher distribution. Silver Lake State Park Manager Pete LundBorg said ORV attendance has fallen off on Sundays, and depending on demand and use, the park might not issue Sunday vouchers on certain weekends. Depending on the outcome, LundBorg said a permanent change might be made in 2010.
“We’re finding that on Sundays, we don’t have that much attendance to the point where the voucher center isn’t terribly effective,” LundBorg said.
Vouchers will still be required for holiday weekends.
The park also is slated to receive some ORV grant funding to pave certain areas. LundBorg said there are areas around the ORV parking lot where asphalt has broken that will be repaired, and the voucher center parking lot is slated to be paved. The new asphalt likely will come in late summer or early fall.
The Silver Lake State Park campground also will open for the season next Wednesday, but because of cooler weather, the bathhouse will not be opened until mid May.
Park crews have been busy this week installing the directional signs and boundary markers.
“There’s lots of work we need to get done before we open the gates next Wednesday,” LundBorg said.

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New Flags for Helmets Improves Safety

Helmet Flag, Inc. is a new company from Salt Lake City, Utah that has designed and just released a helmet‐mounted safety flag for motorcyclist, particularly those who enjoy dune riding. This invention is fully patented and award winning.

The “Helmet Flag” safety design could ensure that motorcyclist would be seen by others bikers when coming over a sand dune or other type terrain that limits visibility. The invention is easily mounted on any smooth surface of a helmet to offer the rider added peace of mind. The spring mounted design would offer added flexibility to the flag pole those reducing flag pole breakage. The device would be ideal of use by other helmet wearers, which would include those who ride mountain bikes, skate boards, scooters, snowboarders and skiers. As well as, those who may want to have their child be more visible while riding their bike through the neighborhood or motorcycle/ATV on and around the sand dunes.
The “Helmet Flag” consist of a 2 ¾” in diameter base that can be molded into the curvature of any helmet. The user would affix the base to the lower rear helmet with an industrial strength double sided tape. The base mount extends from the mount with a center hole at an angle. The flag pole assembly would easily insert into the small hole when the rider wants to have the flag attached and then could be removed from the base mount in the same fashion. The lower portion of the flag pole features a rigid spring that provides added flexibility to that flag pole. The flag pole measures approximately 26” in length in one inserted into the base extends above the wearers head promoting added visibility to the rider or wearer of the helmet. The flag in red or orange and measures 9” x 15” triangular shape could be produced in any color or design. This design also facilitates replacing a worn flag when necessary.

For more information about the “Helmet Flag”, please contact visit www.helmetflag.com.


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Floating fence through sand dunes helps border patrol

Source:

http://www.kyma.com/slp.php?idN=1916&cat=Local%20News

In the ongoing battle to secure the country, a new border fence now sits in the Imperial County sand dunes. Border patrol says it cost nearly $40 million to build. But unlike other fences this one can actually "float."
It's called a floating fence and border patrol says the design ensures that the barrier isn't swallowed up by the desert. At 15 feet high and stretching nearly 7 miles long, the steal fence separates the U.S. from Mexico. But, Agent Michael Espinoza said unlike other border fences, this one moves.
"It's just amazing, the concept of a floating fence here in the sand dunes that can just be picked up and settled back down," Espinoza said.
It's known as the floating fence, and it sits along a stretch of border in California's Imperial County sand dunes. The concept is simple. As sand builds up along its edges, sections of fence can be lifted by a machine and placed back on top of the sand, so the fence never loses its height.
"I personally have never seen a fence like this before," Espinoza said.
Agent Espinoza says the floating fence is the only one of its kind in the Yuma sector. To build, border patrol says the fence cost $6 million per mile. Since it was complete about three months ago, border patrol's reports a drop drug smuggling attempts and illegal immigrants, and agents credit that to the new fence.
"It would be very hectic for our agents to handle that traffic, and now that the fence is up, they have more time," Espinoza said.
Border patrol says there is a similar floating fence in the El Centro sector

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Oregon BLM Preparing for Plover Season

Source:
http://www.kcby.com/news/41101687.html

Snowy Plover nesting grounds along the Ore. coast will be off limits

By Kristina Nelson, KCBY News
NORTH BEND, Ore. - After a tough year for the Snowy Plover in 2008, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding beachgoers to be mindful of their nesting grounds.The Snowy Plover nesting season begins Sunday, March 15 and runs through September.The BLM has restricted access to some areas of certain beaches to help protect plover nests, eggs and chicks."They nest right in the open, dry sand. So we want to do our best to keep people away from those areas so the adult plovers don't get scared off and the young eggs and chicks don't get crushed accidentally," said BLM Public Affairs Specialist Megan Harper.Last year, only 71 plovers survived, down from 120 in 2007.But BLM officials are optimistic about the nesting for the small shore bird, which was listed on the endangered species list in 1993, and it starts with keeping areas restricted to foot traffic."There will be signs and ropes in place," said Harper. "Nesting areas are just south of Bandon all the way up to the Florence area. People will have access to the wet sand portions of the beach but some of the dry sand will be closed."Dry sand closures will be in effect for habitat sites at Siltcoos Estuary, Bandon Beach natural area, Tahkenitch Estuary, Oregon Dunes Day Use, New River area beaches and the Tenmile Estuary.

For more information you can call BLM at (541) 756-0100.

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Yuma Marine dies in ATV accident at the Imperial Sand Dunes

Source:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/03/marine_rollover_death_031009w/
Yuma Marine dies in ATV accident
Staff report
Posted : Tuesday Mar 10, 2009 17:04:30 EDT

An Arizona-based Marine died Saturday while offroading in a California recreation area, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.
Cpl. Cody Searway, 21, a mechanic assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, was killed when his all-terrain vehicle toppled over and rolled down a dune in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, just west of the air station, the newspaper reported.
Searway, from Humble, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Annual Dunes Cleanup a Success - Imperial Sand Dunes

Annual Dunes Cleanup a Success
By Charla Teeters, United Desert Gateway Project Manager
On Saturday, January 17th, the United Desert Gateway (UDG) held their 12th annual Dunes Cleanup in the north and south regions of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. This event was a great success! Duners from all over California and Arizona, and from many other locations in the US and Canada, donated over 5,000 hours of their time to cleaning up the dunes. These volunteers are to be commended for their altruistic spirit.
Another group of people we would like to thank is the event sponsors. Without them the UDG would not be able to put on this premier event. This year's presenting sponsors were: Duner's Diner, RideNow Powersports, Monster Energy Drink, Quad Magazine, Sand Sport Magazine and the Bureau of Land Management.
We would also like to thank our Supercharged level sponsors: KD Cycle, Gilmore Off-Road, Take Pride In America, Sand Style, MGM Design, San Diego Off-Road Magazine, the El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the Brawley Chamber of Commerce, Mesquite Regional Landfill, Glamisnews.com, Extreme Performance, the American Sand Association, Gibson Performance Exhaust and Yuma Duners.
This year's Nitrous level sponsors were Alford Distributing, SoCo Group, the Sand Sport Super Show, De Anza Search and Rescue, Kawasaki Motors Corporation, RATV/MX Warehouse, Mendeola Transaxles, Rancho Performance Transaxles, Crazy Keven's, RBP and Sidewinder Shell.
High Octane level sponsors were The Brawley Inn, Cochise Motorsports, Dave Folts Transmissions, F&L Racing Fuel, Luv2Camp, ACRO Lights, Glamisweather.com, Imperial Valley Cycle Center, IMS Products Inc., Sand Posse Dune & Desert Apparel, Off-Roader's Outreach, OMF Performance Products, Raw Motorsports, San Diego Off-Road Coalition, Sweet Marie's, True Excitement, Trail Tech Inc., Axia Alloys, Superstition Services and Gold Cross Ambulance Services.
The UDG would like to extend our genuine thanks to all of our event sponsors, those companies who graciously donated products to the prize drawing and to all of the thousands of volunteers who gave of their time to keep the dunes clean and open for all to enjoy.

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Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Rules and Regulations

Know the ISDRA Rules & Regulations -- Law enforcement is cracking down!

ISDRA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules are designed to promote public safety in the Imperial Sand Dunes and have been in effect since 1983. It is your responsibility to know the law. These rules apply to public lands within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
RECREATION PERMIT. A permit is required for all primary vehicles; a primary vehicle is a street legal vehicle used for transportation to the recreation site. Permits must be purchased on or before arrival and visibly displayed in the windshield of the primary vehicle with the date side facing out.
SAFETY FLAGS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES IN THE IMPERIAL SAND DUNES RECREATION AREA (This includes two-wheeled motorcycles.) All vehicles shall be equipped with a whip mast and a 6x12-inch red/orange flag. Flags may be of pennant, triangle, square, or rectangular shape. Masts must be securely mounted on the vehicle and extend eight feet from the ground to the mast tip. Safety flags must be attached within 10 inches of the tip of the whip mast with club or other flags mounted below safety flag, or on another whip.
A 15 MPH SPEED RULE EXISTS ON THE SAND HIGHWAYS. No person shall operate an OHV in excess of 15 mph on public lands within 500 feet of Highway 78, Grays Well Road, Gecko Road and access roads within the Gecko and Roadrunner recreation sites.
NO SAVING SPACES. Reserving of camping spaces is prohibited; sites are allocated on a first come/first serve basis.
FIRES. The burning of potentially hazardous materials e.g.(but not limited to) gas, oil, plastic and magnesium is prohibited.
NO GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED. Possession or use of any glass, cup or bottle, empty or not, used for carrying any liquid for drinking purposes is prohibited. Persons may pick up glass beverage containers discarded by others to remove for deposit in approved trash receptacles.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED WHILE RIDING ON BLM LANDS. No person shall drink an alcoholic beverage, have in their possession or on their person any open container that contains an alcoholic beverage while operating in or on a motor vehicle or OHV on public lands administered by BLM within California.
USE OF AUDIO DEVICES. No person shall operate or use any audio, such as a radio, television, musical instrument, or other noise producing device or motorized equipment between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in a manner that makes unreasonable noise that disturbs other visitors; or operate or use a public address system without written authorization from BLM.
PUBLIC NUDITY. Public nudity is prohibited in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
UNAUTHORIZED ORGANIZED EVENT. No person shall participate in or sponsor an unauthorized organized event (Example bands, videos, movies etc. ).
RIDING IN PICKUP BEDS AND OTHER UNSAFE ACTIVITIES. No person shall ride in the bed of a pickup truck or any part of a motor vehicle not designed for passengers on or off road.

AIRCRAFT. Taking off or landing of aircraft, including ultra lights, is prohibited within one (1) mile of Gecko Road.
DUMPING. Dumping of sewage (black) and/or gray water is prohibited.
CAMPING LIMITATIONS. A 14 day camping limit is in effect in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS. No parking or camping within 10 feet of pavement on Gecko Road.
SHOOTING. Shooting is prohibited within 1/2 mile of formal campgrounds and should be conducted well away from other concentrations of people and property.
LEASH LAW. Animals must be kept on a leash not longer than six feet and secured to a fixed object or under the control of a person, or otherwise physically restricted at all times.

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Fleetwood Enterprises files for bankruptcy

Source:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fleetwood11-2009mar11,0,2726067.story
The Riverside company says it is in talks to sell itself as it battles to survive a prolonged sales slump.
By Martin Zimmerman March 11, 2009
For Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., the national housing crisis has been a double whammy.The Riverside company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, is grappling with sharp declines in demand for its two key products: manufactured houses and the big homes-on-wheels it makes for the recreational vehicle market.
The dual hit has forced Fleetwood to drastically cut its workforce, adding to the economic woes in Riverside County. There is little prospect of a quick turnaround, especially in Fleetwood's flagship RV business.The bankruptcy filing is a sad turn for a company that has been making recreational vehicles since 1965 and was known for having one of the more colorful chief executives in the industry -- John C. Crean, Fleetwood's founder and sometime TV cooking show host, who died two years ago.Fleetwood said Tuesday that it was in talks with potential buyers for all or part of its business, and that it would continue to operate while in bankruptcy proceedings.
"The vast majority of our suppliers and dealers should see no disruption in our business," Chief Executive Elden L. Smith said in a statement.Fleetwood said it was exiting the travel trailer business. As part of that process, it will close three factories and two service centers and eliminate 675 jobs, including 12 at its soon-to-be-shuttered Rialto plant. An additional 65 corporate jobs will be cut, most of them at the company's headquarters, where employment will fall to about 200 people.
The layoffs will reduce Fleetwood's payroll to just more than 3,000 people nationwide -- down 70% from three years ago.In its filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Riverside, Fleetwood listed total assets of $559.7 million and total liabilities of $623.6 million. Its largest unsecured creditor is Bank of America Corp. Fleetwood had $23 million in cash as of Jan. 25 and said it was in talks with its lenders to secure additional financing.
Fleetwood, along with other RV makers, has been hit by a severe slump in sales caused by several years of high gasoline prices and worsened by the current recession. In addition, the credit crisis has made it tough for Fleetwood customers to get loans. High-end models that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars are gathering dust on dealers' lots.Industrywide sales of motor homes, trailers and other RVs totaled 237,000 in 2008, down 33% from 2007. The industry is projecting 2009 sales of 130,100 units, which would be the lowest annual sales since 1980."In the current recession, consumer confidence levels have retreated to new lows, and RV shipments have cratered as a result," analyst Kathryn Thompson of Avondale Partners wrote in an assessment.Contrary to industry claims, high gas prices have affected sales, Thompson wrote, particularly for the largest models whose gas mileage is typically 8 to 10 miles per gallon. When prices soared past $4 a gallon last summer, Thompson wrote, sales of RVs "hit a wall."Fleetwood, the nation's No. 3 RV builder, has suffered even more than its rivals. Revenue fell from almost $3.8 billion in fiscal 2000 to just under $1.7 billion in the fiscal year that ended in April 2008.RV sales accounted for 56% of Fleetwood's revenue in fiscal 2009's first half, which ended Oct. 26. That was down 57% from the year before and helped fuel an almost $86-million first-half loss.
The collapse of the housing industry has also taken a toll on Fleetwood, although its manufactured housing unit saw its sales fall by a less-fearsome 24% in the first half of the current fiscal year.Trading in Fleetwood's shares was suspended by the New York Stock Exchange in December after they lost 98% of their value during the year.The industry downturn, and Fleetwood's problems in particular, have slammed Riverside County, where unemployment stands at 12.2%."
The entire recreational vehicle industry and the manufactured housing industry are, and have been for a long time, major employers in the county of Riverside," said Tom Freeman, spokesman for the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. "Their financial problems, their closures, their layoffs, all have impacted our communities extremely hard."Weekend Warrior Trailers Inc., which in 2005 employed 1,000 people in the Inland Empire, shuttered its operations in September. National RV closed its doors in late 2007. Several smaller RV makers have also gone under, Freeman said.
Fleetwood still has an RV plant in Riverside employing 316 people, as well as a manufactured housing operation in Jurupa that employs almost 100. Overall, the company has 15 plants in 10 states.Fleetwood got a boost in September 2005 when the Federal Emergency Management Agency ordered 7,500 travel trailers and 3,000 prefabricated homes to provide temporary housing for Hurricane Katrina victims. But that bonanza was short-lived.John Crean, the son of a Depression-era North Dakota farmer who moved his family to Compton in 1930, founded Fleetwood in 1950 to design and manufacture Venetian blinds for travel trailers.He entered the RV business by buying a small travel trailer company in 1965, the same year he took Fleetwood public.Crean later became a noted Orange County philanthropist. During the 1990s, he co-hosted a cable TV cooking show called "At Home on the Range" on which he pulled such stunts as cooking dog food. He died in January 2007 at age 81.

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Little Sahara State Park in the News

Source:http://www.enidnews.com/blueprint2009/local_story_066214825.html

Doin' the dunes
Little Sahara is an ‘economic hub for northwest oklahoma’By Cass Rains, Staff Writer
WAYNOKA — About four miles south of Waynoka hundreds of thousands of people visit one of Oklahoma’s state parks on an annual basis.
Little Sahara State Park offers all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts some of the best sand riding in the United States.“Little Sahara State Park is ranked by ATV Magazine as one of the top five parks for off-road enthusiasts,” said Park Manager Jason Badley. He said the park “roughly” sees about 300,000 visitors a year, most from the eastern part of the United States, which is a boon to area economies, especially in nearby Waynoka.
“We are only here because of the park,” said Don Blalock, owner of Little Sahara Sand Sports and Little Sahara Power Sports, which cater to the park’s customers. “We completely rely on it.”
Blalock said his business sells ATV parts and accessories to thousands of riders who visit the park.“We’ll have an over 2,000-per-day customer count on a busy day,” Blalock said. “It’s pretty amazing the amount of visitation we get out here.”
The lack of dunes east of the Rocky Mountains makes Little Sahara a premiere destination, he said.“It’s consistently ranked in the top 10 as one of the top riding areas in the country.”Despite such high accolades, Blalock said a majority of his customers are from out of state.“Over 50 percent of the business in my store are people from the Kansas City and the Dallas metro areas,” he said. “It has always amazed me to have so few a number of customers from Oklahoma.“I think maybe a lot of times you don’t even notice what is in your own backyard.”Little Sahara offers more than 1,600 acres of rideable sand dunes, ranging in height from 25 feet to 75 feet.Amenities at the park include showers, picnic areas, RV hookups with electric and water and tent sites. Seasonal concessions provide refreshment, and fuel and groceries are located nearby.Badley said the park has 92 recreational vehicle sites, with electric and water, and there are more than 200 RV sites at private campgrounds near the park. He said the park has two particularly busy seasons: mid-March through mid-June and the beginning of September through the first of December.“Those are the times we really see our customers coming out to the park,” Badley said. “We’re really busy.”
He said not all visitors can be accommodated at the park, which has been good for the area economy. “They do fill the surrounding towns and motels. They have a big economic impact, especially on the fuel-buying,” Badley said. “This is a pretty big economic hub for northwest Oklahoma.“They’re coming here in RVs with ATVs. There’s a lot of local industry that solely caters to our customers.”
Badley said in the eight years he’s been at the park he has been able to see families that come each year, a favorite part of his job.“I just enjoy meeting the campers who come,” he said. “Seeing the kids come here year after year. ... It’s pretty neat to be part of their family experience ...”
The park also is nearby other state parks and attractions, such as Alabaster Caverns State Park, Great Salt Plains State Park, Boiling Springs State Park and Gloss Mountains.

Little Sahara, OK Dune Guide:
http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_little_sahara_ok.htm

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7th Annual Dumont Dunes Cleanup - March 14, 2009

It's that time of year again! CLEANUP! Time to go out and give a little extra attention to our sacred riding area, Dumont Dunes.

Friends of Dumont Dunes, the non-profit organization for Dumont, presents the 7th Annual Dumont Dunes Cleanup. It is a great chance to get together with the rest of the Dumont community and give back to the place you enjoy all season.
There are usually two large dumpsters brought in by the BLM for all the trash collected. After the trash collection, a raffle and lunch takes place. Note: this is a FREE weekend so please come out and help. It's always a great time!

7th Annual Dumont Dunes Cleanup
location: Dumont Dunes camp area across from bathroom 10
date: March, 14th, 2009
time: 8AM-noon

More information can be found at www.DumontDuneRiders.com

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New Border Patrol DX2 Emergency Response Vehicle

U.S. BORDER PATROL BOOSTS IT'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITH NEW DEJONG OFF-ROAD DX2 CARS
Murrieta, CA (March, 5 2009) - California and Arizona Search & Rescue Units of the U.S. Border Patrol boost their emergency response with new DeJong Off-Road DX2 Custom Off-Road cars. The all new Border Patrol DX2 is based on the civilian DX2 Off-Road model, but modified to fit the specific needs of the Search & Rescue units.
Vince Dejong, VP of DeJong Off-Road, commented, "The terrain that the U.S. Border Patrol contends with on a daily basis demands a quality vehicle, but when rapid response is needed they need more than quality, they need what no major car manufacture has ever offered. The Border Patrol Search & Rescue DX2 is truly a performance machine, designed to provide the quickest emergency response in remote areas of our nation's border. We enjoy working with the U.S. Border Patrol to provide our country an elite tool for the job. The DeJong Off-Road DX2 will be a great life saving asset for years to come."
Each Border Patrol DX2 is a four seat transporter that features a full chromoly chassis and suspension components with over 20" of wheel travel to each corner. Race proven and championship winning Fox Racing Shox, provide the reliable and smooth ride across the nastiest terrain. A Chevrolet LS1 fuel-injected engine powers the DX2 while the Mendeola 2D transaxle spins the 35" ProComp X-Terrain tires and beadlock wheels to speeds of 100 mph plus. Stopping is no problem with the performance 4-wheel disc brake system.
Customization of the DX2 chassis includes lower sides for quick & easy access to and from the cockpit when wearing gear belts. To accept the rescue basket for safely transporting the injured, the passenger B-pillar and seats are removable.
The Border Patrol DX2 is also equipped with emergency radios, siren, emergency lighting, and Vision-X infrared lighting for night tracking. The custom roof rack holds the rescue basket securely, along with spare tire and other gear.

About DeJong Off-Road:
Founded in 1997 by Vince DeJong, DeJong Off-Road has become a leader in the off-road car industry. Their introduction of the Monster Manx off-road/sand car has been a huge hit amongst off-road enthusiast looking for a full bodied off-road vehicle. DeJong has expanded the vehicle line-up to dual-sport, pre-runners, race cars and government issue off-road cars.
To see videos of DeJong Off-Road cars in action or for more information about the Border Patrol DX2, please visit www.dejongoffroad.com , www.monstermanx.com or call 951-461-1933.

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Congressman Mike Simpson Joins CPSC Fight on Youth ATV Ban

From Don Amador's blog....

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Congressman Mike Simpson Joins CPSC Fight

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently joined the growingnational movement against the CPSC’s current ban on youth OHVs. His interest in this issue and request for a hearing adds considerable weight to the ongoing efforts by Congress, OHV dealers, grassroots, national OHV organizations, Western Caucus, MIC, and State Senator Tom Self to have the CPSC resolve this crisis PDQ.

BRC News Alert on Cong. Simpson
http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/?alert=951

Simpson’s March 4 Letter to Chairman Waxman Asking for a Hearing
http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/Letter_to_Chairman_Waxman_re_CPSIA.pdf

Western Caucus Letter to CPSC
http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/CPSC_Western_Caucus_Letter_Feb_6_20090001.pdf

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Obama Reverses Bush on Species Protection Measure

OHV users should expect to tightened restrictions at possibly new closures as the new administration has a much different view on endangered species. This could affect OHV playgrounds like Oceano Dunes SVRA, Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area and Sand Mountain, NV.


Source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/03/AR2009030302620.html

By Juliet EilperinWashington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 4, 2009; A04

In a move that will subject a number of government projects to enhanced environmental and scientific scrutiny, President Obama is restoring a requirement that U.S. agencies consult with independent federal experts to determine whether their actions might harm threatened and endangered species.
The presidential memorandum issued yesterday, which marks yet another reversal of former president George W. Bush's environmental legacy, will revive a decades-old practice under the Endangered Species Act that calls for agencies to consult with either the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on whether their projects could affect imperiled species. On Dec. 16, the Bush administration allowed agencies to waive such reviews if they decided, on their own, that the actions would not harm vulnerable plants and animals.
Obama, who visited the Interior Department to commemorate its 160th anniversary, said he had instructed Interior and Commerce Department officials to review the Bush rules. In the meantime, according to the memorandum, officials should "follow the prior longstanding consultation and concurrence practices" that call for independent reviews. "The work of scientists and experts in my administration, including here at the Interior Department, will be respected," Obama said. "With smart, sustainable policies, we can grow our economy today and preserve the environment."
Environmentalists and scientists welcomed the move, but business officials said it could delay federally funded projects that could help revive the nation's economy: All of them agreed it would prompt a second look at several initiatives adopted by the Bush administration in its final months in office.
Earthjustice lawyer Janette Brimmer, whose group had challenged the Bush rule in federal district court in California, said she expected that the new administration would reexamine two pending projects: a Bureau of Land Management plan for overseeing Oregon's forests, which was finalized on Dec. 30 and could affect protected species such as the northern spotted owl; and construction of the White Pine coal-fired power plant in Nevada.
"I think the Obama administration now is going to take a step back on these projects. It needs to bring science back into the equation," Brimmer said, adding that her group will not drop its lawsuit until it can assess how the new policy is working.
Francesca Grifo of the Union of Concerned Scientists, an activist group, said the switch would help guard against the potential conflicts of interest and lack of expertise that could color decision-making by any agency hoping to press ahead with a particular project. "After years of scientific scandal, the Interior Department and its partner agencies need desperately to regain credibility by making decisions with honesty, clarity and transparency," Grifo said.
But William L. Kovacs, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's vice president of environment, technology and regulatory affairs, said that reviving another layer of review "will result in even greater delays to projects -- including stimulus-backed, job-creating projects -- as agencies now grapple with the prospect of lengthy interagency consultations to determine, for instance, if a bridge project in Florida contributes to the melting of Arctic ice. This is such a departure from the spirit and the letter of the Endangered Species Act that we wonder if the law's drafters would even recognize it today."
The latest policy shift follows several other administration actions revamping environmental policies, including a reexamination of fuel economy standards and offshore oil drilling; a new review of whether to grant California and other states the right to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from vehicles; and the endorsement of a new international treaty negotiation on global mercury emissions.
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.), who had been seeking to overturn Bush's endangered species rule through legislation, called the announcement "one more indication that the new administration truly represents change for the better and is committed to the protection of our natural resources and our environment."
Officials said the move is unlikely to trigger broad use of the Endangered Species Act to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions. While the Bush rule specifically prohibited endangered species consultations on the basis of "global processes" such as climate change, an Interior official speaking on the condition of anonymity said that under the new policy, such a review would be triggered only if scientific evidence suggested "a causal connection" between emissions from a federal project and its effect on an imperiled species or an identifiable part of its habitat.

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California - BLM invites public review of OHV grant applications

"BLM invites public review of OHV grant applications" (BLM-California news release, 3/2/09)

The public is invited to comment on the 2009 applications the Bureau of Land Management has submitted to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The public review and comment period will run through Wednesday, April 1. The OHV grant applications are an annual process that is a key part of the partnership between BLM and the state of California, which issues grants to a variety of entities to improve or mitigate off-highway vehicle recreation. Under this process, BLM applies for grants from the state each year to help fund and coordinate its OHV program.

More info:
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/newsroom/2009/march/SO0906_2009_OHVgrants.html

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Sand Hollow - Planning ahead

Source: http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090302/NEWS01/903020307
March 2, 2009
Planning ahead
BY PATRICE ST. GERMAIN

SAND HOLLOW - Utah State Parks and Recreation is developing a resource management plan (RMP) for Sand Hollow State Park located near Hurricane. A planning meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hurricane City Office Building at 147 N. 870 West. Community members, park visitors and other interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend.
In the years since Sand Hollow Reservoir was dedicated on April 14, 2003, the park with its blue waters and red sand dunes has been a popular draw for a myriad of recreational users.
Boaters, OHV'ers, fisherman, campers and others have used the state park with the number of visits increasing each year.
Now, Utah State Parks and Recreation is developing a resource management plan for the park to identify issues relating to public use, resource management and future development at the park and the public is invited to give their input.
"This is a chance for people to tell us what they want," Laura Melling, manager of the Sand Hollow Complex said. "This is an idea gathering meeting."
Melling said the park will soon have a concessionaire that will do boat and ATV rentals, and sell fishing supplies and food.
But what other facilities may be developed or needed at the park is the question and the resource management plan will be a directional plan for the park over the next 10 years.
Melling said there are compatibility issues because the park is no longer remote but has development on its doorstep and the meeting will look at issues as well as the future of the park.
Hurricane resident and president of the Tri State ATV Jamboree JayVar Campbell said as far as those who utilize the park and popular Sand Mountain for off road recreating, there will be no issues unless the access changes.
Right now, unless an OHV vehicle goes through the park, access to Sand Mountain, from either the Hurricane Cliffs area or Washington Dam Road, is free.
Campbell said if that access were fenced, there would be objections.
Rock Smith, planning coordinator for Utah State Parks said the park needs a resources management plan in part because of the rapid growth in the area.
Residential development surrounds the park on three sides.
Smith said the parks department doesn't go in with an agenda. Instead, park personnel go into the meeting and let issues develop.
The planning will be done with a team that includes cooperating partners from the water district, Bureau of Land Management, park users and municipal leaders.
Hurricane Police Chief Lynn Excell is on the planning team and is also an ATV user.
Excell said he was pleased to be able to give input for both positions and help the park look at plans for the future.
"Our first meeting was strictly a tour of the park, what has been accomplished and what is the in the plans and understanding and looking at its overall mission and how to implement that," Excell said. "I'm just there to try and facilitate or coordinate a conduit between Hurricane City and the state parks."
Excell said the conduit is not only for law enforcement but an overall interface and said the city has worked cooperatively with the park and that the cooperation has worked well.
Smith said the goal is to get many people at the meeting to let them know what is actually out at the park and the increasing opportunities.
"We are really interested what the public wants and (to) give more opportunities in the future," he said.

Sand Hollow Dune Guide:
http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_sand_hollow.htm

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Yamaha Rhino Dune Tour - March 20 - 21, 2009

DON'T MISS THE '09 YAMAHA RHINO RALLY AT THE DUNE TOUR, MARCH 20-21.

THE LARGEST EVENT IN THE CALIFORNIA SAND FOR ALL OFF-ROAD, SAND, AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS.

REDLANDS, Calif.- March 2, 2009 PGI Media, Inc. is making the final preparations for the largest event in the California sand. The '09 Yamaha Rhino Rally at The Dune Tour, presented by Yamaha, takes place March 20-21.
Open to the public and their vehicles, this family-friendly event including: a scavenger hunt, bon fire, Drive-in Movie, a Show & Shine contest (with new classes), Kid Zone, Karaoke Party, raffle (with thousands of dollars in prizes), an ATV certification training course, dune clean-up, and more; promises to be an event where sand addicts of all kind can enjoy their time in the sand.
For upcoming events and future Dune Tour stops in California, including Pismo Beach, Gordon's Well, and Dumont be sure to check out www.thedunetour.com. These premier events are the largest organized events in the California dunes. Each event will be packed with fun and guaranteed to create lasting memories and good times. Best of all, they are free and open to the public.
For more information about the 2009/2010 Dune Tour, visit: www.thedunetour.com. Check back frequently for updated event and sponsor information.

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Snowy plover nesting season gets underway

Snowy plover nesting season gets underway
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29440647
By Times Staff
Santa Maria Times
Feb. 28, 2009

Access to Vandenberg Air Force Base beaches will be restricted again - for the next seven months - to help a small shorebird whose population there doubled after dropping dramatically a decade ago and may be declining again.
Nesting season for the western snowy plover kicks off Sunday and continues through Sept. 30, which means all but one-half mile of Surf Beach - the closest shoreline access for Lompoc Valley residents - will be closed to public. The beach section will be open 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. daily.
Except for small segments of Wall and Minuteman beaches, other beaches on Vandenberg will be closed too. Both Wall and Minuteman beaches are open only to those with regular access to Vandenberg.
Closures occur because the snowy plover is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Beach restrictions began a decade ago to guard plovers during nesting season.
"I would say the measures have been successful in reducing disturbances," said Steve Kirkland, a biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "The factors affecting breeding success are pretty convoluted, both at this specific site and throughout the whole range. I think they are still helpful."
Weather, predation and food availability also play a part in plovers having a successful nesting season and boosting their population. For instance, last fall Vandenberg biologists noted a mid-season incident of high winds mixed with high tides, likely reducing the total number of fledglings during the 2008 season.
Because Vandenberg sits on federal land, the base rules related to the protecting species are more strict than visitors see at nearby beaches, such as Oceano Dunes States Vehicular Recreation Area or Rancho Guadalupe Beach Park.
Federal regulators say Vandenberg's beaches are critical to the plover's recovery because they host 20 percent of the bird's population. Under the plover recovery plan, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says Vandenberg must have a population of 400 adult breeding birds maintained over 10 years to consider delisting the species.
The number of adult snowy plovers at Vandenberg dove to just 78 in 1999, and gradually climbed to a high of 420 in 2004. Since then, the numbers have fallen to 171 in 2007.
Last season, 207 adults built about 295 nests and hatched
324 chicks, base officials said.
In the 1990s, linear restrictions - basically a line in the sand - were implemented to keep beach users out of the sand, but those rules often were ignored. From 1994 to 1998,
adult plover numbers ranged from 132 to 239.
The tiny bird makes well-camouflaged nests in small dents in the sand.
"Closing beaches prevents the crushing of eggs and chicks by people walking in the sand, and also eliminates human disturbance that causes adult plovers to abandon nests," said Darryl York, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife biologist. "The eggs and chicks are almost impossible to see by the untrained eye."
People coming too close to nests can scare adults away from incubating eggs and cause them to ultimately abandon the nest, officials said.
After efforts to completely close all of Vandenberg's beaches, military officials sought an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that allows people some access, while continuing to protect plovers. Only a predetermined number of violations are allowed; once the limit is reached the beach must close for the season.
Those limits are: 50 for Surf; and 10 apiece for Minuteman and Wall.
Vandenberg recorded 31 violations the last two seasons on all three beaches. Otherwise, the numbers for the past eight seasons ranged from a low of 17 in 2003 to a high of 62 in 2006.
Violations count as any entry into the closed areas. Beach closures also include a prohibition on pets, horses, flying objects such as kites and Frisbees - birds can mistake them for predators - and collecting driftwood for shelters or fires.
While entry to Surf is restricted to 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. daily, people with base access will be able use Wall and Minuteman beaches from sunrise to sunset on a trial basis, officials said. However, if five or more violations at either of these beaches are detected, the open hours will revert to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Plover season also kicks off at other area beaches, where various rules and restrictions are employed.
For instance at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, large areas are fenced off with special "exclosures" designed to keep out people and vehicles.
Other beaches have linear restrictions, meaning people essentially must stay on wet sand and remain out of the dunes.
At UCSB's Coat Oil Point Reserve, dogs on leashes will be allowed, with police officers positioned between Coal Oil Point Preserve and Ellwood Beach to issue either warnings or citations to owners not follow leash laws.

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