Recent OC Register Article on Johnson Valley OHV Access Reflects Real, Meaningful Progress.
Here is an article that reflects real, meaningful progress driven by strong, cooperative engagement from the off-road community and organizations like ORBA. Through that input, and ongoing dialogue, the final proposal now includes important improvements—such as a defined flight altitude, limits on airspace activation, and recognition of major events such as King of the Hammers—which help address earlier concerns around safety, access, and operations.
At the same time, this is not the end of the conversation. The establishment of permanent Special Use Airspace raises long-term questions around enforce-ability, future expansion, and maintaining true shared use as originally intended. ORBA will continue to stay engaged to make sure these commitments hold and that Johnson Valley remains accessible for responsible recreation while supporting military readiness.
Read the full article from OC Register here: