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Long Trails, Education Opportunities, Dealing with Obstacles
Alabama Scenic River Trail, the longest river trail in a single state.
Speakers: Dr. Jean Lomino, Executive Director, Chattanooga Nature Center; Tina Harvey Crawford, Director of Development and Marketing, Chattanooga Nature Center; Brad Shelton, AIA, Elemi Architecture; Jim Felder, Executive Director, Alabama Scenic River Trail; John M. Pflaum, P.E, Senior Project Engineer, WHPacific, Inc.
Come hear about the Alabama Scenic River Trail, the longest river trail in a single state, stretching 1000 miles, and learn how in less than two years the trail has become a centerpiece of the activity affecting nearly every land, trails, and recreational agency in the state, turning recreational opportunity into community development. Explore concepts for dealing with obstructions such as low head dams and utility crossings to facilitate passage along water trails. Learn how a creative idea became reality through community networking and partnerships including effective strategies for working with foundations, architects, builders, and city and county agencies. You will hear a firsthand account of the mistakes made and lessons learned. Learn how paddling provides another venue for teaching conservation education.
posted Nov 17, 2023
Implementation of the Blueprint will require a deepening of relationships, new partnerships, new capacity and ultimately, new resources for success. Put simply, the Bureau can’t achieve its vision alone.
The Bureau of Land Management’s Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation
posted Nov 17, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is developing a “Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation” (Blueprint) intended to guide investments, partnerships, outreach, and program development to respond to current demand and chart a course to meet future needs.
Engaging Diverse Groups in Building Community Resilience through Stewardship
posted Oct 11, 2023
Advocates, stewards, and volunteers are key to the success of ecologically balanced park projects and spaces. They provide vital assistance in the advocacy, establishment, maintenance, and educational outreach needed to ensure these spaces are in harmony with nature, well-maintained, and a welcoming place for all.
PedNet is Making a Difference on the Ground in Missouri
posted Nov 13, 2020
American Trails contributor Josh Adams recently interviewed Lawrence Simonson, who serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of the PedNet Coalition, to talk pedestrian safety, projects and obstacles, and making a difference in Missouri.
