American Sand Association

CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL RULES TO PROTECT OHV USE AT OCEANO DUNES

We are extremely pleased that, once again, the courts have upheld the legality of off-road recreation at Oceano Dunes! EcoLogic Partners has been a co-litigant in the comprehensive legal battle that has spanned many years to keep Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area (ODSVRA) open and accessible for motorized recreation and camping.
EcoLogic Partners’ legal efforts for ODSVRA are funded and supported by California Four Wheel Drive Association (Cal4Wheel), American Sand Association (ASA), along with fellow OHV access advocacy organizations including ORBA, AMA District 37, and SEMA. This week, the California Court of Appeal in Ventura upheld the ruling that the California Coastal Commission (CCC) exceeded its authority in attempting to ban OHV recreation at Oceano Dunes! Read the whole press release here: https://bit.ly/OHV-Use-Oceano-Dunes

Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) AMA District 37, and SEMA Association

ASA is set up and looking forward to seeing you at Off Road Nights in Del Mar. Come say hey. Get your raffle tickets for our amazing Polaris RZR Pro R. Find out the latest in our efforts to help you fight for our right to ride!

Welcome to the First Day of Spring. While it does not appear the "oven" will kick in anytime soon, it's always a good excuse to get in one more good ride!
Enjoy your spring dune time. Take time to stop and enjoy the moment and be thankful for the freedoms we have in this great country.

Our dunes need these grants to sustain the operations and improve our recreational opportunities as we grow in use. Our support in writing to the CA OHV Commission really makes a difference. Necessities like signage, restrooms, law enforcement, general maintenance operations and more are affected by these grants. Get in your two cents.

The public comment period for the 2025 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants is now open through May 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. (PST).

These grants support responsible recreation and land stewardship on public lands. This is your opportunity to review and provide input on preliminary applications submitted by BLM California offices to California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, which administers the OHV Grants Program. Public feedback helps ensure these efforts align with community needs and the long-term sustainability of OHV recreation.

To submit official comments, visit: https://ow.ly/oUNY50VbkXF . Comments on this post will not be considered as part of the official record.

Photo by Neil Hamada, BLM

Did you know… One of our members asked what the rules are, so here they are.
In General:
• Gray and black water are considered untreated sewage.
• Dumping gray or black water on the ground can result in a fine or even jail time.
• Imperial County Penalties: imprisonment in county jail for not more than six months and by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

All water that has flowed through an RV's plumbing and holding tank is considered sewage. However, water from outdoor activities like washing dishes in a dishpan or showering outside the RV are not typically classified as sewage.

The primary concern with gray water disposal is the volume of water released at one time. Additionally, gray water that has been stored in a holding tank for several days poses health risks due to the buildup of bacteria, which can cause disease and unpleasant odors.
Read more on our ASA website, Did You Know (DYK) #46.
https://americansandassociation.org/46-dumping-your-gray-water-is-illegal-in-california/

Daylight saving time (DST), also referred to as daylight saving(s), daylight savings time, daylight time (United States and Canada), or summer time (United Kingdom, European Union, and others), is the practice of advancing clocks to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer so that darkness falls at a later clock time.
The typical implementation of DST is to set clocks forward by one hour in spring or late winter and back by one hour to standard time in autumn (or fall in North American English, hence the mnemonic "spring forward and fall back").

We know gas prices change often, but when you're recreating at Glamis, but sure to support our President's Circle Sponsor, Shelee's Travel Centers on Dillon Road. Stop there for food, fuel, supplies, and more. They are on the team.

Sad loss to our Glamis family . Prayers to their family and friends.

Arizona couple killed in fiery pile-up on I-10 A Peoria mother and a Prescott Valley father were among the four people killed in the crash on Saturday afternoon, according to family.

It always brings smiles to our faces to see so many cars running American flags in the dunes. Patriotism is alive and well. Be sure to join those groups you believe in (like ASA) so we can protect your right to ride and the freedom to enjoy sand sports.

ASA wishes you nothing but fun and happiness in the dunes! Please be sure to keep safety your number one priority so we call get home safely. Dune Smart.

ASA is happening at the DIRT EXPO, Lake Havasu, AZ. Come by and say hey while getting up close and personal with our raffle car, the new Polaris RZR Pro R that will be given away in September. You can get tickets at the booth today! AND, we have a runner-up prize from SOUL FAST E-Bikes.
ASA thanks all the sponsors and partners who help us keep our dunes open and protect our right to ride! This year we send a special thanks to Pro Armor with their ProBilt team.

Littering in the dunes goes against everything we hold sacred at Glamis (and everywhere there's sand). It is just wrong. Please, report litter bugs and do your part to help us keep the dunes clean (and free of tire getters). The best thing we can all do is set the example and do it right!

Dirt Expo is almost here, and this year, it promises to be a great show! And who can go wrong in Havasu, AZ? Come see the show and say hey to ASA and our new raffle car - a Polaris RZR Pro R.
This year’s event promises to be the largest and most exciting edition yet, bringing together industry professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and families for an unforgettable experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology, innovations, and gear across the off-road, construction, and outdoor adventure industries.