For Immediate Release

December 22nd 2011
Wisconsin ATV Association, Inc.
3321 Behrens Parkway
Sheboygan, WI 53081
www.watva.org

To: General Public

Re: Forest County ATV Association Receives Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Grant for $8,000

Sheboygan, WI - On December 20th, 2011 WATVA President Randy Harden, WATVA Special Projects Manager Hank Wozniel and NOHVIS Northeast Regional Coordinator Terry Coplien attended an award ceremony for the Forest County ATV Association as they received their $8,000 grant from Yamaha Motor Corporations OHV Access Initiative Grant. 

This grant will be used for a project that would improve existing Forest Service classified and unclassified roads for ATV travel from the Nicolet State Trail to Blackwell. The segments of the road to be utilized are in various stages of development ranging from roads with good clearing width and pit run surfacing to closed roads that are in need of clearing and grubbing and sport surfacing. An estimated 2.75 acres of clearing and grubbing will be required to remove debris and vegetation to provide a clearing wide of approximately 14 feet. Approximately 0.9 miles will require spot surfacing and leveling. New construction will be required for a distance of 0.05 miles. One drainage structure will be required on a tributary to Spencer Creek. A crossing at Forest County Highway “T” will be required. Survey, design and permits will be required for the entire project. This project would increase ATV riding opportunities in Forest County that would benefit tourism in the area. This segment is part of a larger objective of linking Forest County ATV routes and trails with Marinette County ATV trails.

Attending & speaking at the ceremony were:

• Forest County ATV Association's President Jack Matuszewski
• Representing Yamaha Motor Corp, from Antigo Yamaha Joe Yakey
• RAC Committee Chairperson Tom Tallier
• Wisconsin 12th District State Senator Jim Holperin (D)
• Wisconsin 26th District State Representative Jeffrey Mursau (R)
• U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Jeff Seefeldt
• Forest County Board Chairman Erhard huettl Sr.
• Town of Blackwell Chairman Ron Henkel
• WATVA President Randy Harden
• Forest County Administrator - Snowmobile Coordinator Dave Ziolkowski