Recent content by jeepndel

I’m honored to present the VLLS Class of 2015, Volunteer Leader & Land Stewardship (VLLS) Workshop. These folks graduated March 1, 2015 after an intense two and half days in training. The synergy and networking that took place were a huge success and undoubtedly made for the most powerful...

BRC Position Statements (Wilderness) These are taken from the BRC website (About BRC) where you can read all our "position statements" -- where we stand as BRC on most anything. These are just three. ## Wilderness The BlueRibbon Coalition supports the designation of Wilderness in areas that...

goodtimes, seriously? You are a Moderator here and you are not ensuring "in context" arguments and replies? It was not me who started the "mouth breather" comment about off-roaders who trash our environment or who portray bad behavior. My entire KEY point was for all of us to continue to...

You certainly make a salient point there, calicamper. At BRC we respect that fully and ensure our non-profit status is protected within IRS rules, yet allows for donation anonymity when requested. It works. You can have both. You can support something like access to trails and adventures...

Del Revels BRC Funding and Misconceptions Jonathan, I appreciate you bringing this funding issue up as it allows me a chance to dig into this myself; and clear up the confusion here on the Portal. I’ve been with BRC as a member for 18 years. I realize you have never been a member of BRC, but...

BRC Funding (from Del) Jonathan, I've tried to search for the group you listed as your source, Republicans for Environmental Responsibility. I could not find it but I did find, ConservAmerica. Is that the same thing? Honestly, I've never heard of them so I'd like to learn more. And so the...

Jonathan, I will gladly, anytime, provide information on BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). Just say the word as you know how to get a hold of me. Oh, and Yea, I am BRC right now -- I run it. Who funds BRC? I'll tell you. Individual memberships; the average outdoors person/recreationists is who...

I'm proud (and relieved) to finally release a usable, thumb-friendly version of my "Land Use App" for your mobile device. I'd love to hear some input and suggestions as it's not perfect yet; but I've slammed a lot of work into it so I'm hoping it is a great tool for you to carry around. Give a...

All is well and again, pass on the passion....like Frenchie did. :) smile...The trick for all of us who love to explore our world (in the backcountry), is to figure out where to best place your passion.

RATIONAL APATHY – THE SLOW DEATH OF OUTDOOR RECREATION By Del & Stacie Albright America has become a society of media hype, slanted education and brain washing, starting with kids in daycare school learning to hug trees, tolerate excessively and not listen to their parents’ teaching. At the...

BLUERIBBON COALITION, INC. MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Bruce Reierson, Treasure State ATV Association (406) 860-1660 Mona Ehnes, Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association 406-454-9190 Via Email brc@sharetrails.org DATE: January 8, 2014...

Landuse Happy New Year Message: I cut my landuse teeth on forums like this – listening to what you have to say – going on 12 years. But now I have the ability to take what I’ve learned from you and apply it to reshaping our landuse battles nationwide. Landuse is not a one-man or one-group job...

Everyone wants to ensure we have safe and sustainable water supplies and watersheds, but many of the "conservation" measures and "Protection" acts today are filled with silly, self-serving and unnecessary bureaucracy and restrictions that solve nothing but keep us out of our backcountry when...

As 2013 comes to an end, please consider making landuse (trails, riding areas, our access) one of your presents. Give the gift to yourself, or a friend, or both; but join me by doing something positive for the future of our access. Start by making sure you’re up to date with your...

Yes, craig333, I hear ya. There are a lot of good, professional folks on the ground in the USFS and BLM; but ground troops are many times overly hampered by big time politics from higher level staff who are under some sort of political gun.