The Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program Advisory Committee evaluates grant proposals for projects that buy, develop, or maintain backcountry recreational areas or off-road vehicle parks. Projects also might educate trail users or provide law enforcement.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Have an interest in and experience with off-road activities
Time Commitment
- 5 full days of virtual meetings every other winter (odd year)
- 10-20 hours for written evaluation, completed remotely
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
Support
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Committee Members
Trail User Group Representatives
- Crystal Crowder, Four-wheel drive, Ridgefield
- Kathy Doubt, Equestrian, Kent
- Denise Garcia, Nonhighway road, Camano Island
- Lance Hansen, All-terrain vehicle, Lynden
- Yvonne Kraus, Mountain bicycling, Seattle
- Richard Johnson, Nonhighway road, Sammamish
- Gary Paull, Hiking, Darrington
- John Spring, Nonhighway road, Mercer Island
- Nancy Toenyan, Motorcycle, Mossyrock
- Holly Weiler, Hiking, Spokane
Local and Federal Agency Members
- Bryant Robinson, Local government, Spokane
- Paul Willard, Federal government, Chelan
State Agency Members
- Vacant, Department of Natural Resources, Olympia
- Patricia Jatczak, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia
- Randy Kline, State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia
Vacancies
- No current vacancies
Term Length
4 years
General Resources