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.
Building a Permeable, Low Maintenance Recreational Trail Along a Shoreline
posted Apr 7, 2023
In 2009, the city of The Colony planned to build a recreational trail (10 foot-wide, 3.5 mile pathway) that would run along the lake’s shoreline, contouring to its natural shape and providing residents with a picturesque route for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. The city selected the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System due to its flexibility to conform to curves, surface permeability, and low maintenance design.
posted Jul 15, 2022
This research investigated the influence of several use-related, environmental, and managerial factors on soil loss on recreational trails and roads at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service.
All-Terrain Vehicle Sustainability Assessments
posted Jul 15, 2022
The sustainable management of ATV use is an expensive proposition requiring careful design, construction, and maintenance of ATV trails.
posted Jul 15, 2022
This research assessed the condition and sustainability of the trail system at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a National Park Service unit that partners with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the management of this unit.
