Sequoia National Forest seeks public comment on OHV grant applications
PORTERVILLE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026
The Sequoia National Forest welcomes public input to develop grant applications for the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grant Program recreation funds.
Grants support priority motorized trail maintenance activities and are key to ensuring the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service provides public access to motorized recreationists across the state.
The Forest Service is soliciting public input to reflect the needs of recreation users as we move forward with the next round of grant proposals.
Public comments may be submitted for consideration by:
• Reviewing preliminary grant application at olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr beginning March 3 through May 4.
• Public Meeting | Feb. 18, 6 – 6:45 p.m. (In-Person or Virtual)
o Sequoia National Forest, Supervisor’s Office – 220 East Morton Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
o Sequoia National Forest OHV Grant Public Meeting | Meeting-Join Microsoft Teams
o +1 323-886-7051 United States, Los Angeles
o Phone conference ID: 921 699 879#
• Stakeholder Meeting |Feb. 18, 7 - 7:45 p.m. (In-Person or Virtual)
o Sequoia National Forest, Supervisor’s Office – 220 East Morton Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
o Sequoia National Forest OHV Grant Stakeholder Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
o +1 323-886-7051
o Phone conference ID: 146 897 126#
Forest staff will consider the public comments received as they develop the final grant application for submission in June.
To request more information, contact: Nicole Holland, nicole.holland@usda.gov
For additional information about the Law Enforcement grant, contact: Law Enforcement Patrol Captain Patrick Blue, patrick.blue@usda.gov
For more information on the Sequoia National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sequoia.