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The Equine Advisory Council conducted research and interviews throughout Connecticut to determine project cost and general installation, maintenance, environmental impacts, and suitability for multiple user groups for various surface materials.
by Connecticut Equine Advisory Council
This study was conducted by the Connecticut Equine Advisory Council was completed in 2013 and this document was completed in 2014.
The Council was established on May 22, 2007 by Public Act 07-42 to assist the Departmentof Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)with issues related to the preservation ofequine trails in the state.
Membership: The council consists of the president of the Connecticut Horse Council andfive representatives from organizations that serve the horse industry within eachcongressional district statewide in addition to one member of the Connecticut Forest &Park Association, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
The Council’s Goals are as follows:
Promote equestrian use on public lands.
Preserve, maintain and restore existing trails.
Promote the development of new “Multi-Use” trails.Document and create maps for trails used by equestrians.
The Equine Advisory Council conducted research and interviews throughout Connecticut to determine project cost and general installation, maintenance, environmental impacts, and suitability for multiple user groups for various surface materials.
Published January 2014
The Council was established on May 22, 2007 by Public Act 07-42 to assist the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with issues related to the preservation of equine trails in the state.
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