Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Applies for OHV Grant

Our team responds to calls for service in both the Jonesville OHV and High Lakes OHV areas. We respond to searches for lost, missing, or stranded riders, accidents, and medical emergencies in these remote areas of the county. Jonesville and High lakes see various off-highway vehicle use in all seasons, and our team uses OHV grants to acquire equipment and supplies to respond to emergencies and provide safety patrols.

Beginning Tuesday, March 2rd, 2021, through Monday, May 3rd, 2021, a draft of our grant application will be available for viewing and public comment at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. From that website, the public will be directed to the Grants/Online Grant Application (OLGA) public review feature for instructions on how to submit their comments. Written public comments can also be mailed to BCSAR, PO Box 542, Chico, CA 95927.