As motorcycle enthusiasts, we celebrate everything outdoors. Whether it’s biking or backpacking or street riding, whether you’re hiking or fishing or camping, spending time outside recharges our minds and bodies and makes them feel good. We become better people. We applaud the financial commitment Yamaha has made and continues to make to keep outdoor activities accessible to people of all ages and walks of life. Read about Yamaha’s Outdoor Outreach Initiative in the press release below.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA recently announced Yamaha’s Outdoor Outreach Initiative (OAI) awards a total of $145,175 for the second quarter of 2022 to support the organization’s ongoing mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for recreational recreational activities. and outdoors. This quarter, Yamaha’s OAI resources were deployed to help with national efforts, as well as specific projects that directly affect the future of motorized entertainment. Projects funded in the second quarter funding cycle include:
- Build a database of public land transactions to help raise public awareness and engage in the protection of access to recreation.
- Conduct workshops that educate land managers on sustainable trail construction and maintenance to protect rider safety and the future of access on public lands.
- Significant trail restoration and rerouting efforts to improve terrain experience while protecting sensitive environments.
- Introduce preschoolers to cycling.
“We continue to prioritize projects that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to the land access problems faced by motorized and outdoor recreational activities. “We are also excited to continue our partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee to support their efforts to build 150 miles of trails that can be used as a trail,” said Steve Nessl, Marketing Manager for Motorsports at Yamaha. legitimate motives on the Northumberland Plateau.”
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Second quarter grants for 2022 were awarded to six applicants:
- Colorado Wild Public Lands – Basalt, CO
- Indian Creek Valley ATV Club – Indians Head, PA
- Limestone Trail Hawks – Aroostook County, ME
- National Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
- All children’s bikes
- The Nature Conservancy – Chapter Tennessee
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The application deadline for consideration in the third quarter of this year’s funding cycle is September 30, 2022, and equestrian clubs, land management associations and public land managers are encouraged. Work with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. To support those who are considering applying for a Yamaha OAI sponsorship, visit YamahaOAI.com for submission instructions, application forms, answers to the most common questions about the program, and Summary of some typical projects.
About Yamaha’s Outdoor Outreach Initiative
Since 2008, Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million in contributions to 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreational trails, maintaining and rehabilitating riding and hunting areas. , improve staging areas, provide agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, build bridges over fish-raising streams, and partner with local outdoor-loving communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations, including OHV equestrian clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land use agencies. , outdoor enthusiasts associations and land conservation groups committed to protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible public use and lasting.
Updated guideapplication, information, and News about the Outdoor Outreach Initiative is available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about Yamaha’s Outdoor Outreach Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected]or write to:
Yamaha’s Outdoor Outreach Initiative
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100
Marietta, GA 30066
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATVs and Vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outdoor Motors, Electric Equipment Outdoors, Power-assisted bicycles, Golf cars, Electric wheelchair assist systems, Surface Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Helicopter Drones, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, etc. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and agents in the United States.
YMUS has corporate offices in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and plant operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Other US-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with G3 Boats (Missouri) and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana) divisions.
Connect with Yamaha on social media through @YamahaOutdoors or search for any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA
