In summary...
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2020 - A year like no other
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Worst economic downturn in US history; record OHV and RV sales
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People seeking outdoor recreation opportunities while California has closed SVRAs, specifically Oceano
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ODSVRA air quality issues blamed on OHV's, yet worst air quality in six years recorded when no vehicles were present
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ASA is working through Ecologic on legal, administrative and scientific aspects of ODSVRA fight
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ISDRA – BLM is proceeding “business as usual”
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BLM is to follow State and local guidelines and mandates for COVID-19
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Mask mandate may still be in effect this season, please practice social distancing and observe the 15mph speed limit near camps and groups to help mitigate air quality issues/COVID spread
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Fundraising – ASA revenues are down
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Raffle tickets are still available. Since ASA is based in California, the winning ticket must be drawn within the state, so cannot happen at the relocated SSSS in AZ. The drawing will take place October 25, 2020 at 3pm PT. Drawing will be livestreamed on the ASA FB Page
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Please consider becoming a Supporting Member or Business Sponsor. The ASA is 100% funded by memberships, sponsorships and other donations.
New raffle date announced for ASA's Bert's Mega Mall /Polaris RZR drawing
ASA and Ecologic are working to preserve OHV riding at Oceano
Contents
ASA Board of Directors
Bryan Henry
Joanna Rothwell
Nikki Daniels
Nicole Nicholas Gilles
Directors
Jim Bramham
Kerry Griggs
Bob Ham
Lloyd Misner
Scott Shaffstall
Casey Cordeiro
Pat McArdle
BLM El Centro welcomes new field manager and chief ranger
The BLM El Centro office announced that Michael Ryan Chatteron (known as Ryan by his colleagues and staff) began his new duties on December 9, 2019 as the field manager, while Camilo Gonzalez is the new appointed chief ranger.
BLM visitation numbers
The last full year of data collection was FY20, Oct 2019-Sept 2020.
Total FY 879,000 visits (includes holidays below). Total visitation is down by 56,000 compared to same time frame from previous year.
Individual holidays were:
Halloween 74,000
Thanksgiving 90,000 (low due to rain)
New Years 121,000 - this was combining the weekends before (68k) and after (53k) New Years Day
Presidents' Day weekend 66,000
Where do our fee dollars go?
Do you know there are speed limits at the dunes?
Long-time duners should be knowledge leaders for newbies
New T-shirts now available!
Fly a CHECKERED FLAG in support of COVID pledge
Season permits now available
Please purchase your season permits through the ASA and a portion of the proceeds helps us keep your dunes open! Permits are currently available through our web store at americansandassociation.org/asastore. The season permit fee remains the same as previous years at $150.00 plus $3.75 for shipping.
We’ll also have season permits available for purchase at the Off Road Expo / Sand Sports Super Show on October 17-18th at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ.
For those of you who wish to purchase a weekly permit, please visit the following website for a map of locations near you: www.isdpermits.net. Weekly Permits will also remain the same price as last year.
