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Yamaha's GRANTs program tops $1 million Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its OHV Access Initiative, has provided more than $1 million in critical funding into OHV projects across the country. October 19, 2009
Yamaha gives away $100,000 in GRANTs Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. continues to support landmark programs directed by the country’s most prominent outdoor recreation organizations which are leading national efforts to promote safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas nationwide. September 23, 2009
Texas trails receive $3 million in grants The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved approximately $3 million for 25 National Recreational Trail Grant projects across the state. August 31, 2009
More than 500 trail projects in Canada receive funding Work is set to begin across Canada on hundreds of outdoor trails, which will help to create jobs and enhance the country’s national trail system. August 13, 2009
Yamaha's GRANTs program gives away $110,000 The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANTed more than $110,000 in cash and equipment to ATV riding clubs, national forests, local land managers, recreational conservancy advocates and other members of the greater OHV community in the second quarter of this year. July 23, 2009
ATV Safety Institute launches online courses The ATV Safety Institute has launched a group of free interactive online safety courses on its Web site. June 25, 2009
Yamaha starts Rhino website Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched www.TruthAboutRhino.com. The new Web site has been created to provide accurate information about Yamaha and its Rhino Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles. June 25, 2009
Arctic Cat suffers fourth quarter losses Arctic Cat suffered a net loss of $16.7 million in the fourth quarter and has responded by eliminating 60 jobs. June 01, 2009
Canadian government taking applications for trails funds Applications are being accepted for the Government of Canada’s $25 million investment in recreational trails. May 27, 2009
Maine ATV clubs team up with LifeFlight Maine ATV and snowmobile clubs are trying to ensure injured riders have access to emergency medical attention on the trails. May 22, 2009
Professionals for Managed Recreation formed A new group, Professionals for Managed Recreation, has been formed to promote environmentally sustainable, managed recreation. May 18, 2009
Bill would close 24 million acres from OHV use The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources is considering a bill that would designate 24 million acres of public land as wilderness. May 06, 2009
CPSC to vote on lead ban enforcement The Consumer Product Safety Commission will officially decide on May 1 whether to delay enforcement of the ban on youth motorcycles and ATVs containing lead. April 29, 2009
AMA and ATVA partner with Wayne National Forest The Wayne National Forest, the American Motorcyclist Association and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association have joined forces to help ensure that off-highway vehicle riders have a safe and enjoyable experience when they ride the Wayne's 121-mile motorized trail system. April 20, 2009
CPSC to delay enforcement of lead ban Dealerships may soon be able to sell youth ATVs and motorcycles again April 17, 2009
Polaris grants $46,500 to ATV organizations To complete the third year of the company’s T.R.A.I.L.S. grant program, Polaris Industries announced the granting of $46,500 to five organizations in five states. April 09, 2009
CPSC chair seeks delay on lead ban The acting chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to delay enforcement of the lead law on youth off-highway vehicles. April 03, 2009
ATV.com launches Classifieds section In ATV.com’s ongoing quest to provide you with everything you need to satisfy your hunger for all things ATV, we have recently introduced our new Classifieds section. April 02, 2009
Riders rally against CPSIA Six-year-old Chase Yentzer stood up on a chair before a crowd at Capitol Hill and promised not to eat his dirtbike. April 02, 2009
CPSIA amendments proposed The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America have thrown their support behind two separate bills which would overturn the “Lead Ban” on motorcycles and ATVs for youths 12 and under. March 27, 2009
Congress bars 2 million acres from OHV access Congress has approved a bill that closes 2 million acres of public land from off-highway vehicles. March 26, 2009
Malcolm Smith sells 3 banned vehicles Malcolm Smith Motorsports sold three outlawed youth vehicles to protest the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which prohibits the sale of youth motorcycles and ATVs because of their lead content levels. March 20, 2009
U.S. House kills Omnibus Public Land Management Act ATV riders can breathe a sign of relief as the U.S. House has voted down a bill that would have banned motorized vehicles from more than 2 million acres of public land. March 12, 2009
Young riders, lawmakers seek lead-law exemption The steps of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City saw young ATV riders, parents and state lawmakers rally to support an exemption to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act on March 4. March 09, 2009
Idaho Congressman requests hearings on OHV ban Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has requested hearings on the ban of children’s off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles. March 05, 2009
Youth ATV ban could cost $1 billion According to the Motorcycle Industry Council the new lead rules affecting many youth motorcycles and ATVs could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value annual for the industry. February 27, 2009
DRR Youth ATVs pass lead tests With much of the ATV industry reeling from the recent lead-content law that bans the sale of Youth ATVs containing lead, one manufacturer says its ATVs already comply with the new law. February 17, 2009
Proposed bill could ban ATVs from public land The U.S. House of Representatives could soon vote on a bill that could keep ATVs off of more than 2 million acres of public land. February 06, 2009
New lead-content law could affect youth ATVs A new law regulating lead content in certain products will go into effect on Feb. 10, 2009. This could affect companies that manufacture or distribute youth model ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, and parts and accessories for those vehicles. February 02, 2009
Canadian government kicks in $25 million for trails The government of Canada is injecting $25 million into the construction of trail infrastructure across the country. February 02, 2009
Arctic Cat to slow ATV production In response to the current economic conditions, Arctic Cat plans to slow ATV production. February 02, 2009
Arctic Cat eliminates 100 jobs Arctic Cat Inc. has announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company's cost structure with current industry-wide market conditions. January 23, 2009
Polaris announces workforce reduction Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a reduction in its workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook. January 23, 2009
Yamaha's support of Ducks Unlimited reaches $1 million Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has reached a significant milestone supporting hunting and wetland conservation through a long-standing relationship with Ducks Unlimited. January 19, 2009
Yamaha contributes more than $700,000 GRANTs Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., via the company’s new OHV Access Initiative, injected more than $700,000 in cash and equipment in 2008. January 08, 2009

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