The majority of ATV owners are responsible and environmentally conscious people. Despite what you might think, there are a few things that you can do to help in the fight to keep ATV riding areas in full bloom.
Number one: Get educated about the issues. Learn the truth about environmental issues. Take the time to learn more about this important issue. Ask community leaders, family; friends, or anyone who you think might have more information about ATV riding as it pertains to environmental issues. Use your Internet search engines to find more information about ATV land related matters.
Number two: Label one small part of the ATV riding land related issue to specialize yourself in. Don't inundate yourself with too many details of the entire issue. If you educate yourself on the entire ATV riding land related issue, but specialize in just one area, you will sound more intelligent, as well as being more productive.
Number three: Involve local government. Make a phone calls to your elected representatives. Feel free to ask your elected official several questions regarding ATV riding as it pertains to land related matters. If you feel funny about calling your elected official, bear in mind that it is their job as a public servant to uplift the public and let their voices be heard.
Number four: People really read the letters to the editor. Write a letter to send to your local newspaper. The editorial section of the newspaper is a great outlet to voice your concerns regarding land related matters for ATV riding. Don't make your letter long and drawn out. Keep it short, concise and informative. In this way thousands of people will see the information and most likely not an edited or trimmed down version.
Number five: Join an ATV club. With a strong group involved in the matter with you, you will get taken much more seriously. If there is no ATV club in your area, take the initiative to start an ATV riding club.
Grouping together is one way to keep your favorite ATV riding areas open, do what is necessary to protect the places you love to ride!
