Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area A new California State law was passed in July 2012 called AB 1595. AB 1595 defines what type of vehicles this law will apply to. As long as your sand rail is over 1,000cc and does not meet the other qualifications of an Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV), this new law does not apply. For more information regarding AB 1595 check out the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation website: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/ . This law will be implemented beginning January 1st, 2013.

"BLM El Centro hires military veterans as park rangers"
The BLM's El Centro Field Office recently hired a military veteran crew of seasonal Park Rangers for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA). The crew is completing three weeks of training that includes specialized off-highway vehicle (OHV) search and rescue, an introduction to the OHV recreation program in the ISDRA, and an overview of the natural and cultural resources BLM manages. Most have recently returned from military conflicts.

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/newsbytes/2012/551_extra-isdra_military.html