SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., February 9, 2026 –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) is seeking public and stakeholder comments regarding its intent to apply for upcoming 2027 grants from the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD). This opens the first public comment period, which is an opportunity to give feedback on what the public would like to see in SCMF’s proposals.  Comments for this preliminary application period can be submitted until February 27, 2026, by email to lstamer@mountainsfoundation.org.

SCMF will review and consider all public comments before submitting its preliminary application to the State on March 2, 2026. The Foundation is currently considering two proposals that will support Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) restoration activities on the San Bernardino National Forest and on lands managed by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission. A public online meeting will be held on February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm and for stakeholders February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm:

For interested public and partners:

Southern California Mountains Foundation Public Meeting for OHMVR Grant Proposal

Tuesday, February 17 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qgg-bvko-fbi

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-744-4379 PIN: ‪858 458 242#

For stakeholders:

Southern California Mountains Foundation OHMVR Grant Stakeholder Meeting

Tuesday, February 17 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bfo-fjea-vkj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 240-794-2738 PIN: ‪297 522 637#

SCMF encourages constructive comments and suggestions that will help strengthen its programs and support the restoration of land damaged by unauthorized off-highway vehicle use

The Southern California Mountains Foundation has maintained a successful partnership with the San Bernardino National Forest and the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission for several years and has participated in multiple restoration projects on lands managed by these agencies.