An Alberta conservation group says off-highway vehicles are damaging the environment in public lands near Banff and Jasper National Parks, and wants the Alberta government to institute stronger protections.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-conservation-group-says-ohvs-are-damaging-trails-in-bighorn-backcountry-1.6923724?cmp=rss

Environmental advocate DeAnna Bindley lives there and cites off-highway vehicles, Jeep, Hummer and dirt bike rentals as frequent travelers.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/travel/story/2023-04-23/responsible-sedona-travel-things-to-do

The fund, which is managed by State Parks, is capitalized through fees and taxes from off-highway vehicle usage.

Source: https://calcoastnews.com/2023/02/state-employee-accuses-slo-county-air-district-of-quid-pro-quo-threat/

The wildfire danger is extreme, and so there is a fire ban and off-highway vehicle (OHV) restriction in effect for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Edson Forest Area.

Source: https://www.fitzhugh.ca/wildfires-continue-to-plague-province/

Two groups representing off-highway vehicle users have been designated as trail managers by the province.

Source: https://www.fitzhugh.ca/ohv-groups-as-trail-managers-causes-concerns-for-some-elation-for-others/