NWTA actively works with land managers and partners to advocate for access to the outdoors through mountain biking/off-road cycling. Our vision is to not only maintain existing access, but to support efforts to bring new off-road cycling trails of all types to our communities. A primary advocacy goal of NWTA to also make the mountain bike experience welcoming and accessible for all.
We represent a collective mountain biking/off-road cycling community voice in the regional area, and are actively involved in working with local land partners.
Advocacy Alerts
NWTA’s advocacy work also involves keeping YOU — our members, donors and supporters — appraised of where you can use your voice to speak for trails, bike access, and conservation. Two areas in particular our staff and volunteers pay attention to:
- Public input in a huge part of the process for federal, state and local planning processes. In fact, it is often a legal requirement of permitting and planning processes that moves a project from concept to execution.
- State and federal legislation is proposed that affects public lands, trails, bike access, or nonprofits.
Current Issues
Share your support now with Senate Leadership for SB 1593-A.
Email the following Oregon State Senators in support of SB 1593-A; legislation that brings Oregon’s outdoor recreation waivers in line with all of our western state neighbors. Without it, NWTA’s stewardship work is at risk.
Senate President Wagner: [email protected]
Majority Leader Senator Jama: [email protected]
Sample email (Please customize with a personal note):
Dear President Wagner and Senator Jama,
I am writing in support of SB 1593-A.
SB 1593-A’s proposed changes to Oregon’s waiver enforceability would reduce costs, create greater certainty for small organizations, and protect access and opportunity for outdoor recreation lovers and stewardship volunteers alike.
I fully support the adopted amendment to include youth waivers and environmental restoration and maintenance activities and hope language can be further updated to include waivers for adults under guardianship. There is great value in all members of Oregon families having opportunities to recreate and participate in stewardship activities together.
Please ensure SB 1593-A receives a hearing on the Senate Floor by this session’s deadline.
Thank you for your leadership on this important issue.
Our Land Management and Agency Partners
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| United States Forest Service | Bureau of Land Management | Oregon State Parks | Oregon Department of Forestry |
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| Oregon State University College of Forestry | Greenwood Resources | Metro Oregon | Portland Parks and Recreation |
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| Port of Cascade Locks | Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation | Washington County Parks | City of Castle Rock, WA |