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ARIZONA STATE PARKS
For Immediate Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518
Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997
email pio at azstateparks.gov
(Phoenix, Arizona - June 8, 2009) - Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts in
Arizona have an opportunity to learn and teach responsible recreation ethics
by volunteering through the OHV Ambassador program. Applications for the OHV
Ambassador program must be submitted to Arizona State Parks by Monday,
August 10, 2009 to be considered for the training to be held on October 24,
2009.
This program, launched in September 2007, is a partnership effort among
Arizona State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land
Management, USDA Forest Service, Arizona County Sheriffs, organized OHV
groups and volunteers.
Initial training includes OHV laws and regulations, defensive driving, dirt
bike and ATV courses, desert safety, radio use, communications, first aid
and CPR. The three pilot locations for volunteer involvement include the
Lake Pleasant area, Cave Creek area and the Florence Junction area.
Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining high-quality OHV recreation
opportunities; monitoring OHV trails, roads, and facilities; and actively
participating in site improvements and user outreach in cooperation with
local land managers. OHV Ambassadors provide their time, energy, expertise,
and personal OHVs to carry out their volunteer roles in the OHV Ambassador
program.
For more information and to download an application go to the Arizona State
Parks website under Off-Highway Vehicle Program at
http://azstateparks.com/OHV/ambassadors, www.ohvambassador.com
For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of
the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website
at AZStateParks.com.
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