{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"51259","rtpr_id":"nPn9QMYjza","ticker":"PII","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["PII"],"title":"New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-06-01T19:53:24.827Z","article_body":"New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands\n\nPR Newswire\n\nWASHINGTON, June 1, 2026\n\nThe Foundation for America's Public Lands and Polaris have joined forces;\nAward first round of grants to seven projects across four states\n\nWASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership is helping fund\nprojects to improve off-road trails and riding areas across the United States.\nThe Foundation for America's Public Lands\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=1229086346&u=https%3A%2F%2Famericaslands.org%2F&a=Foundation+for+America%27s+Public+Lands)\n, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and\nPolaris\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=3522476373&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.polaris.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Polaris)\n, a global leader in powersports, are providing grants to support off-highway\nvehicle (OHV) recreation access, safety and the riding experience on BLM\nlands.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992501/Foundation_for_America_s_Public_Lands_Logo.html)\n\nThe partnership will provide over $700,000 of impact to support OHV projects\non BLM lands. The grants will be funded through a $350,000 donation from\nPolaris and will leverage a dollar-for-dollar match by the Foundation. Support\nincludes funding new and additional signage, as well as trail maintenance and\nrepairs to help support safety, access, and continued use of these OHV spaces.\n\nThe BLM manages some of the most iconic and beloved motorized recreation areas\nin the nation, with over 200\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=723933581&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.blm.gov%252Fprograms%252Frecreation%252FOHV%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cjess.rogers%2540polaris.com%257Cc182df961f1c4cd48c6b08debdfee403%257C85f78c4cad11473596240b2c11611dff%257C0%257C0%257C639157099623639085%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DDCW198b2eKwAa8BmLvaxvDGQbz31qiE9TjnBrw8NiaA%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=200)\n designated OHV recreation sites and millions of acres open to responsible\nmotorized recreation. These are places where families, friends, and entire\ncommunities gather to spend time outdoors, connect, and build the kind of\nshared experiences that empower local economies and keep people coming back to\nride.\n\n\"People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we\nknow strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces. Through\nour new partnership with the Foundation for America's Public Lands, we will\ninvest alongside local partners to improve trails, promote responsible riding,\nand support the people who know these areas better than anyone, helping to\nkeep these places thriving,\" said Mike Speetzen, Polaris CEO. \"We are\nprivileged to work alongside the Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management and\nlocal partners to help bring these important projects to life.\"\n\n\"America's public lands are powerful economic drivers and places where\nAmericans can get outside to experience the Great Outdoors,\" said I Ling\nThompson, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for America's Public\nLands. \"BLM lands offer countless opportunities for multiple use recreation,\nand we are thrilled to partner with Polaris to support local communities and\nbring much needed funding to these important projects.\"\n\nThe partnership officially kicked off over the weekend at North Reno\nRecreation Area's \"Moon Rocks,\" the 19,000 acres of public land that includes\nthe BLM's OHV area. Hundreds of volunteers gathered to participate in the\nFriends of Moon Rock's annual clean-up event at the beloved riding area. Moon\nRocks is one of seven locations being awarded a grant as part of the Polaris\n& Foundation partnership. The Moon Rocks grant is supporting the\ninstallation of new portal signs that connect visitors with the site, along\nwith barriers to assist in directing traffic to the main trail head.\n\n\"It is astounding to see all of these partners, including the Foundation,\nPolaris, and all of the volunteers coming together to enhance the Moon Rocks\nRecreation Area,\" said Kim Dow, Associate State Director of BLM Nevada.\n\"Without their support and dedication, Moon Rocks would not be what it is\ntoday. It is a great demonstration of the Northern Nevada community's\ndedication and support for our public lands.\"\n\nThis partnership will also support the following six projects:\n\n * Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System (Utah): Riders will have clearer guidance\nacross the entire trail system with a full signage overhaul, including new\ndirectional markers, trail maps, and wayfinding signs installed in partnership\nwith the BLM Fillmore Field Office.\n * Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area (Utah): About 4,800 feet of fencing around\n\"the crater\" will reduce safety hazards from dense informal routes and\nirregular terrain, making one of the area's most-used zones more accessible\nand rideable.\n * Tusher Tunnel, Uranium Arch and Bartlett Alcove (Utah): Updated signage,\nparking improvements, and site maintenance across three BLM Moab locations\nwill improve the visitor experience and keep these high-traffic areas in good\nshape for continued use.\n * Fivemile Pass Recreation Area (Utah): Restroom repairs and new kiosks at seven\nstaging areas will enhance amenities at Utah's most loved OHV areas, keeping\nit welcoming to all riders.\n * Black Canyon Corridor (Arizona): 1,400 new waypoints and interpretive markers\nwill make the corridor easier to navigate and more engaging to explore, with\ninstallation led by youth in alignment with the EXPLORE Act.\n * Glendive Short Pines OHV Area (Montana): A shade structure and ADA concrete\ntrail will complete a long-awaited facility, opening the area to visitors of\nall riding skill levels, all while providing Eastern Montana with a brand\nrecreation destination.\nThe priorities of Polaris and The Foundation's partnership include supporting\nOHV recreation, promoting safe and responsible off-road riding, enhancing the\nriding experience in and around the highest use recreation areas, and\npartnering with local communities on these projects. The Foundation's mission\nis to build strategic partnerships, generate private support, and help connect\nmore people and communities to their public lands and waters. These grants and\nthis partnership a part of Polaris' broader mission to encourage outdoor\nrecreation and support the safety of its riders and the OHV community as a\nwhole.\n\nABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS\nAs the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the\nFoundation for America's Public Lands serves as a convener, partner, and\nfundraising catalyst to help ensure the health and stewardship of America's\npublic lands and waters today, and for the future. To learn more, visit\namericaslands.org\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=900179661&u=https%3A%2F%2Famericaslands.org%2F&a=americaslands.org)\n.\n\nABOUT POLARIS\nAs the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been\ndefining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers\nindustry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military,\nquadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive\nportfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the\nmost iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris\nXPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in\nMinnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to\nset the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more\nat www.polaris.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=1139596742&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polaris.com%2F&a=www.polaris.com)\n.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992251/Polaris.html)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-grant-program-announced-to-support-ohv-recreation-access-and-safety-on-bureau-of-land-management-lands-302787525.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-grant-program-announced-to-support-ohv-recreation-access-and-safety-on-bureau-of-land-management-lands-302787525.html)\n\nSOURCE Foundation for America's Public Lands\n\n\n\nMedia Contacts: Foundation for America's Public Lands, Taylor Stanton, Taylor.Stanton@americaslands.org; Polaris Inc. Jess Rogers, Jess.rogers@polaris.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992501/Foundation_for_America_s_Public_Lands_Logo.jpg\nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992251/Polaris.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn9QMYjza","title":"New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"PII","created":"2026-06-01T19:53:24.827Z","tickers":["PII"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands\n\nPR Newswire\n\nWASHINGTON, June 1, 2026\n\nThe Foundation for America's Public Lands and Polaris have joined forces;\nAward first round of grants to seven projects across four states\n\nWASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership is helping fund\nprojects to improve off-road trails and riding areas across the United States.\nThe Foundation for America's Public Lands\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=1229086346&u=https%3A%2F%2Famericaslands.org%2F&a=Foundation+for+America%27s+Public+Lands)\n, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and\nPolaris\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=3522476373&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.polaris.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Polaris)\n, a global leader in powersports, are providing grants to support off-highway\nvehicle (OHV) recreation access, safety and the riding experience on BLM\nlands.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992501/Foundation_for_America_s_Public_Lands_Logo.html)\n\nThe partnership will provide over $700,000 of impact to support OHV projects\non BLM lands. The grants will be funded through a $350,000 donation from\nPolaris and will leverage a dollar-for-dollar match by the Foundation. Support\nincludes funding new and additional signage, as well as trail maintenance and\nrepairs to help support safety, access, and continued use of these OHV spaces.\n\nThe BLM manages some of the most iconic and beloved motorized recreation areas\nin the nation, with over 200\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=723933581&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.blm.gov%252Fprograms%252Frecreation%252FOHV%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cjess.rogers%2540polaris.com%257Cc182df961f1c4cd48c6b08debdfee403%257C85f78c4cad11473596240b2c11611dff%257C0%257C0%257C639157099623639085%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DDCW198b2eKwAa8BmLvaxvDGQbz31qiE9TjnBrw8NiaA%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=200)\n designated OHV recreation sites and millions of acres open to responsible\nmotorized recreation. These are places where families, friends, and entire\ncommunities gather to spend time outdoors, connect, and build the kind of\nshared experiences that empower local economies and keep people coming back to\nride.\n\n\"People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we\nknow strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces. Through\nour new partnership with the Foundation for America's Public Lands, we will\ninvest alongside local partners to improve trails, promote responsible riding,\nand support the people who know these areas better than anyone, helping to\nkeep these places thriving,\" said Mike Speetzen, Polaris CEO. \"We are\nprivileged to work alongside the Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management and\nlocal partners to help bring these important projects to life.\"\n\n\"America's public lands are powerful economic drivers and places where\nAmericans can get outside to experience the Great Outdoors,\" said I Ling\nThompson, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for America's Public\nLands. \"BLM lands offer countless opportunities for multiple use recreation,\nand we are thrilled to partner with Polaris to support local communities and\nbring much needed funding to these important projects.\"\n\nThe partnership officially kicked off over the weekend at North Reno\nRecreation Area's \"Moon Rocks,\" the 19,000 acres of public land that includes\nthe BLM's OHV area. Hundreds of volunteers gathered to participate in the\nFriends of Moon Rock's annual clean-up event at the beloved riding area. Moon\nRocks is one of seven locations being awarded a grant as part of the Polaris\n& Foundation partnership. The Moon Rocks grant is supporting the\ninstallation of new portal signs that connect visitors with the site, along\nwith barriers to assist in directing traffic to the main trail head.\n\n\"It is astounding to see all of these partners, including the Foundation,\nPolaris, and all of the volunteers coming together to enhance the Moon Rocks\nRecreation Area,\" said Kim Dow, Associate State Director of BLM Nevada.\n\"Without their support and dedication, Moon Rocks would not be what it is\ntoday. It is a great demonstration of the Northern Nevada community's\ndedication and support for our public lands.\"\n\nThis partnership will also support the following six projects:\n\n * Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System (Utah): Riders will have clearer guidance\nacross the entire trail system with a full signage overhaul, including new\ndirectional markers, trail maps, and wayfinding signs installed in partnership\nwith the BLM Fillmore Field Office.\n * Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area (Utah): About 4,800 feet of fencing around\n\"the crater\" will reduce safety hazards from dense informal routes and\nirregular terrain, making one of the area's most-used zones more accessible\nand rideable.\n * Tusher Tunnel, Uranium Arch and Bartlett Alcove (Utah): Updated signage,\nparking improvements, and site maintenance across three BLM Moab locations\nwill improve the visitor experience and keep these high-traffic areas in good\nshape for continued use.\n * Fivemile Pass Recreation Area (Utah): Restroom repairs and new kiosks at seven\nstaging areas will enhance amenities at Utah's most loved OHV areas, keeping\nit welcoming to all riders.\n * Black Canyon Corridor (Arizona): 1,400 new waypoints and interpretive markers\nwill make the corridor easier to navigate and more engaging to explore, with\ninstallation led by youth in alignment with the EXPLORE Act.\n * Glendive Short Pines OHV Area (Montana): A shade structure and ADA concrete\ntrail will complete a long-awaited facility, opening the area to visitors of\nall riding skill levels, all while providing Eastern Montana with a brand\nrecreation destination.\nThe priorities of Polaris and The Foundation's partnership include supporting\nOHV recreation, promoting safe and responsible off-road riding, enhancing the\nriding experience in and around the highest use recreation areas, and\npartnering with local communities on these projects. The Foundation's mission\nis to build strategic partnerships, generate private support, and help connect\nmore people and communities to their public lands and waters. These grants and\nthis partnership a part of Polaris' broader mission to encourage outdoor\nrecreation and support the safety of its riders and the OHV community as a\nwhole.\n\nABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS\nAs the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the\nFoundation for America's Public Lands serves as a convener, partner, and\nfundraising catalyst to help ensure the health and stewardship of America's\npublic lands and waters today, and for the future. To learn more, visit\namericaslands.org\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=900179661&u=https%3A%2F%2Famericaslands.org%2F&a=americaslands.org)\n.\n\nABOUT POLARIS\nAs the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been\ndefining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers\nindustry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military,\nquadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive\nportfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the\nmost iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris\nXPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in\nMinnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to\nset the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more\nat www.polaris.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4701016-1&h=1139596742&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polaris.com%2F&a=www.polaris.com)\n.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992251/Polaris.html)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-grant-program-announced-to-support-ohv-recreation-access-and-safety-on-bureau-of-land-management-lands-302787525.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-grant-program-announced-to-support-ohv-recreation-access-and-safety-on-bureau-of-land-management-lands-302787525.html)\n\nSOURCE Foundation for America's Public Lands\n\n\n\nMedia Contacts: Foundation for America's Public Lands, Taylor Stanton, Taylor.Stanton@americaslands.org; Polaris Inc. Jess Rogers, Jess.rogers@polaris.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992501/Foundation_for_America_s_Public_Lands_Logo.jpg\nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2992251/Polaris.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-06-01T19:53:24.880348459Z","server_sent_at_ms":1780343604880},"received_at":"2026-06-01T19:53:24.936Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-grant-program-announced-to-support-ohv-recreation-access-and-safety-on-bureau-of-land-management-lands-302787525.html"},"analysis":{"id":"40691","press_release_id":"51259","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Automobile Components","sector":"Consumer Discretionary"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"Polaris announced a partnership with the Foundation for America's Public Lands to fund off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation projects on Bureau of Land Management lands.\n\nPolaris is contributing $350,000, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Foundation, creating over $700,000 in total funding for trail maintenance, signage, and safety improvements.\n\nGrants are being awarded to seven projects across Utah, Arizona, and Montana, including the Moon Rocks Recreation Area in Nevada where the partnership was launched.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine CSR announcement; no material financial impact."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"donation_amount":350000,"total_impact_value":700000}},"quotedText":"People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we know strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Mike Speetzen","role":"CEO, Polaris"},{"name":"I Ling Thompson","role":"CEO, Foundation for America's Public Lands"},{"name":"Kim Dow","role":"Associate State Director, BLM Nevada"},{"name":"Taylor Stanton","role":"Media Contact, Foundation"},{"name":"Jess Rogers","role":"Media Contact, Polaris"}],"products":["RANGER","RZR","Polaris XPEDITION","Bennington pontoons","Slingshot"],"companies":[{"name":"Polaris Inc.","ticker":"PII","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"Foundation for America's Public Lands","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Bureau of Land Management","relationship":"beneficiary/regulator"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$350,000","context":"Polaris donation"},{"amount":"$700,000","context":"total impact value with match"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"A $350,000 charitable donation for trail maintenance is a standard CSR/brand-building activity for Polaris. 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