FoDD, TRT, BLM

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FoDD/ Friends of Dumont Dunes: This organization was created to represent all users of the Dumont Dunes and provides those Dune users with a strong, united voice to the Bureau of Land Management and other appropriate political, legislative and land management agencies, while promoting safe, responsible and proper use of the Dumont Dunes. An all-volunteer, user-based organization, Friends of Dumont Dunes is on the forefront of issues impacting the Dumont Dunes, acting as liaisons in the ongoing battle for the rights of the duning community and focusing on enhancing the off-road experience of all Dumont Dunes users. FoDD is the group that organizes the Dumont Dunes cleanups as well.

TRT/ Technical Review Team: "The Technical Review Team members act as liaisons between the duning community and the Bureau of Land Management, which is the agency in charge of managing the Dumont Dunes. Communication is always important but more so now that money is flowing. Having a TRT should help keep the BLM accountable to us, the users."

BLM/ Bureau of Land Management: BLM Rangers, as uniformed Federal law enforcement officers:

-Enforce Federal laws and regulations governing the public lands and resources.

-Provide a regular and reoccurring presence over the public land.

-Take appropriate actions when any unauthorized use or illegal activity is detected, including conducting investigations, issuing warnings and citations, and making arrests.

-Work closely with local, county, and state law enforcement officials in conducting law enforcement and search and rescue operations.

-Conduct informational and educational programs

-Provide emergency medical aid.

-Monitor resource conditions.

-Eliminate hazardous situations.