Need nonprofit board members to open OHV park

[The Deanster]

Hey guys, I've been on here a while but too busy to post stuff.

I need help and board members to setup and run a nonprofit. The nonprofit would access grant funds and partner with government and businesses to plan, open and operate a small OHV (Off Highway Vehicle :ride) park in the south bay.

Volunteer or compensated has not been decided. All positions are open, treasurer, CEO, etc.

Anybody with business and/or nonprofit experience (and some extra time on their hands) that is interested please PM me for more information.

Thanks, now back to your regularly scheduled barf....

 

[WFO]

Is southern San Benito county considered south bay? There's a little OHV park down there that needs to be reopened.

 

[The Deanster]

Yeah, I wish. The only time I've been to Clear Creek was the ride after the protest when they first closed it and it's awesome. I sure hope that bill to reopen it goes through.

 

[The Deanster]

Here is a map of what I hope the park becomes in the future:

 

[clutchslip]

Here is a map of what I hope the park becomes in the future:

What are the trails? The black lines? You have wildlife refugees (not Syrian refugees), right there. I don't know about OHVs track going too easily near those spots, but I might be interested, if it's realistic.

 

[The Deanster]

Yes, the dark lines represent trails. It's possible if not realistic yet. The only way it's going to work is zero emission vehicles only. I have gov support and interest from the parks dept. Shoot me some contact info on PM and I'll send you the full proposal.

 

[bambamb43]

Good luck with the environmentalists, zero emissions or not they don't like you playing in the dirt, I've been an off-road enthusiasts for ever and it is a forever battle to just keep what's already open, some people that might help is an organization called CORVA (California Off Road Vehicle Association) look them up on the internet, they are very good with grants and political aspects of off roading, they can give you alot of good information

 

[antidote]

Good luck with the environmentalists zero emissions or not they don't like you playing in the dirt, I've been an off-road enthusiasts for ever and it is a forever battle to just keep what's already open, some people that might help is an organization called CORVA (California Off Road Vehicle Association) look them up on the internet, they are very good with grants and political aspects of off roading, they can give you alot of good information

Care to elaborate on how a small zero emissions park would be instantly hated by environmentalists? In Teslas backyard and nearby Zero and across the street from people who are into this tech? Has anyhing like this been floated already and shotdown, or are you baselessly antiproenvironmentalists because you feel they baselessly hate you and your 2stroke?

I could see it working purely from a tech exploration angle. But I agree it wont work so near a "refuge", is too small, and not worth the effort to get it started and kept open. Better off channeling funds into Carnegie or Metcalf or asking for an area of zero emissions riding to be opened there.

 

[bpw]

Care to elaborate on how a small zero emissions park would be instantly hated by environmentalists? In Teslas backyard and nearby Zero and across the street from people who are into this tech? Has anyhing like this been floated already and shotdown, or are you baselessly antiproenvironmentalists because you feel they baselessly hate you and your 2stroke?

I could see it working purely from a tech exploration angle. But I agree it wont work so near a "refuge", is too small, and not worth the effort to get it started and kept open. Better off channeling funds into Carnegie or Metcalf or asking for an area of zero emissions riding to be opened there.

Given how difficult it can be to get a mountain bike trail approved, I doubt the zero emissions will make a huge difference.

As much as I like motos, when it comes to getting people, and especially kids, outside I think a BMX course and a few bike trails would likely be a better use of the area. Especially since so few electric bikes are around and they cost so much. A mountain bike trail would be usable by a much larger part of the community and likely get more support.

 

[The Deanster]

I agree that the environmental aspects could be challenging. I believe that there are some with biases against any motorized recreation or even people just walking around. The project would need a full EIR just like the Carnegie expansion.

There is a mountain bike loop on the map. I think there's enough room for a BMX track too. The paved walking/multiuse trails are part of the existing plan for the land including the bay trail connector. We're talking years and years from now for the whole project to be realized.

 

[byke]

That area is way too urban. You'll never be able to introduce new OHV into urban areas, not even bmx/mtb. Foot path would have the highest likelihood of success, even then it's unlikely.

 

[The Deanster]

Thank you to those who have offered to help. I really appreciate it :thumbup:teeth
Edit: still interested in hearing from others. Any environmental scientists in the room?

 

[motomania2007]

I am interested in getting involved. Not sure what I can do but I am sure being a riding instructor and an IP attorney there must be something I can help with. Send me a PM with your contact info and ket me know when we can talk.

 

[The Deanster]

Attorney? Training? Hell yes, PMing now...