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Forging alliances among trail users: the role of state trails organizations

Articles | Management | article

How would you like to get involved with yet another organization-- more meetings, more subcommittees, more incomprehensible reports? There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about creating new groups, but there are compelling reasons for putting efforts into those that promote trails on a statewide basis.

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Improving the Process: How Statewide Organizations Are Winning Federal Dollars for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

Documents and Media | Funding | article

Statewide organizations are well positioned to improve state-level policies that impact funding processes and to share best practices with regions.

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Sharing Our Trails: A Guide to Trail Safety and Enjoyment

Articles | Management | article

National and state trail advocacy organizations representing equestrian, OHV, and bicycle interests collaborated in developing this new guide to trail use and safety.

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Icing on the Cake!

Documents and Media | Management | symposiumResource

This presentation is designed to illustrate how diverse partnerships benefit trail and greenway development and bring new connections and opportunities to diverse partners and organizations whose missions, while different, compliment one another.

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Building Strong Volunteer Partner Organizations: A Success Story

Workforce Development | webinar

With increased use of our public trails and limitations on agency resources, how can volunteer organizations be more responsive and effective partners? Join us to learn about a successful statewide effort in Colorado—the Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Coalition (COSC) -- that is laying the groundwork for advancing the state’s stewardship movement by building a stronger and more effective infrastructure of volunteer programs across the state.

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Jobs & Networking

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Find volunteers, jobs, trail-related businesses and stay in touch with the world of trails and trail professionals.

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Elevating Outdoor Recreation Together

Documents and Media | Management | article

Opportunities for synergy between state offices of outdoor recreation and federal land-management agencies, the outdoor recreation industry, non-governmental organizations, and local outdoor recreation providers

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Tribal Development of Trails and Other Dedicated Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure

Documents and Media | Planning and Design | article

This white paper provides information and resources for Tribes, Tribal trails and active transportation advocates, and agencies that may partner with Tribes on trail projects including Federal and State agencies, MPOs, county and local governments, and community organizations.

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Sustainable Trails for All

Planning and Design | webinar

This webinar will provide an overview of pedestrian sustainable trails for all for federal, state, and local agency and organization trail managers, planners and designers who are responsible for policy, budget, and trail construction oversight.

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Creative Reassembling of Former Railroad Corridors

Planning and Design | webinar

Has the idea of a trail built upon a former railroad or former trolley corridor been proposed in your town but never got built because of a gap? Or perhaps the gap prevents a longer, more useful trail? This webinar serves as a good starting point for such a project.

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Powerful Partnerships

Management | webinar

This webinar covers innovative funding strategies for water and land trails with two case studies of strong public-private partnerships.

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Economic Impact of Livable Communities with Active Transportation Options

Planning and Design | webinar

This webinar explores the concept of "Livable Communities" which include trails as a part of the transportation infrastructure.

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Leveraging Cross-Sector Partnerships and Technology

Management | webinar

This webinar will explore QCTrails.org, a free, user-friendly, interactive, and mobile-responsive website which serves as a comprehensive resource that highlights multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

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Collective Impact

Documents and Media | Planning and Design | symposiumResource

Want your trail to connect to the next town? The next county? How about the next state?

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Creating Trails Databases Using GIS Technologies

Documents and Media | Planning and Design | symposiumResource

The task of developing GIS databases.

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative’s Sustainable Trails Program

Articles | Management | article

Developing a more uniform, systematic and data-driven process to set capital construction and maintenance priorities was vital to ensure funding is going to the highest priority projects.

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Improving the California Coastal Trail at Lands End

Articles | article

Community partnerships enabled improvements to the Coastal Trail at Lands End for safe and accessible recreation that also protects native landscape, plants, and wildlife.

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Trail Operation and Maintenance Requirements

Documents and Media | Management | article

The County of Cumberland, NJ studied a series of railroad corridors for possible trail use including maintenance responsibilities. The Feasibility Study was written by Campbell Thomas & Co. of Philadelphia, PA.

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Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

Documents and Media | Management | article

This synthesis is intended to establish a baseline of the current state of knowledge and practice and to serve as a guide for trail managers and researchers.

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Think Big

Documents and Media | Planning and Design | symposiumResource

Strategy to find new funding sources

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The Business of Trails: A Compilation of Economic Benefits

Articles | Impacts of Trails | article

An analysis of studies and research on the economic benefits of trails: tourism, events, healthcare savings, and community development.

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Tourism Benefits Encourage Closing Trail Links in Florida

Articles | Impacts of Trails | article

East Coast Greenway Alliance helps drive Florida and Georgia trail planning and development.

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Valuing Bicycling’s Economic and Health Impacts in Wisconsin

Articles | Impacts of Trails | article

The results of this study demonstrate that bicycling has the potential to contribute substantially to the health and economic well being of Wisconsin citizens.

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Trail Tourism: Promotion of the Katy Trail in Missouri

Articles | Impacts of Trails | article

The Katy Trail is a 185-mile rails-to-trails conversion of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas-Railroad (nick-named the KATY). The Missouri Department of Natural Resources was able to acquire the right-of-way after Congress passed the National Trails System Act allowing railroad corridors to be banked for future transportation use and used on an interim basis for recreational trails.

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Trails are Helping Build Healthier Communities

Articles | Planning and Design | article

San Bernardino County finds trails are an essential part of healthy communities.

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25 Communities Begin Projects to Promote Active Living

Articles | Impacts of Trails | article

The goal of Active Living by Design is to encourage changes in design, transportation and policies to cultivate and support active living.

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Richard Martin National Recreation Trail, Limestone County, Alabama

Articles | featuredNrt

The 10.2 mile trail offers a back-to-nature getaway for thousands of local residents and tourists to enjoy the great variety of opportunities created by the trail.

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Access Board issues ABA Final Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas, including accessible trails, on federal lands

Articles | article

On September 26, 2013 the U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility guidelines for outdoor areas on federal lands. The guidelines provide detailed specifications for accessible trails, picnic, and camping areas, viewing areas, beach access routes, and other components of outdoor developed areas when newly built or altered.

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Q&A on Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices Ruling

Articles | Management | article

Questions and Answers to help trail managers respond to recent Department of Justice rule on Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (updated February 19, 2011)

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Sacramento River Trail and Sacramento Rail Trail, Redding, CA

Articles | featuredNrt

Based on a partnership between the City of Redding, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, and Shasta County, these trails are an example of what is possible through a joint effort between various agencies and local groups.

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Wayfound

We work with state and local government, regional development organizations and tourism organizations to create tourism destinations, products, and experiences.

Wayfound

We work with state and local government, regional development organizations and tourism organizations to create tourism destinations, products, and experiences.

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Greenways Inc.

Greenways Incorporated is a consulting firm that offers strategic planning and consulting services to local, regional, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses.

Greenways Inc.

Greenways Incorporated is a consulting firm that offers strategic planning and consulting services to local, regional, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses.

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Basin Recreation

Basin Recreation owns and manages over 3,000 acres of open space, has built and/or maintains 150 miles of trails and works with Summit County and state and local organizations on planning and conservation issues.

Basin Recreation

Basin Recreation owns and manages over 3,000 acres of open space, has built and/or maintains 150 miles of trails and works with Summit County and state and local organizations on planning and conservation issues.

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Society for the Protection of NH Forests

Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is now one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations.

Society for the Protection of NH Forests

Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is now one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Trails Program, a statewide program within the division, administers grants for trail-related projects on an annual basis. Local, county, and state governments, federal agencies, special recreation districts, and non-profit organizations with management responsibilities over public lands may apply for and are eligible to receive non-motorized and motorized trail grants.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Trails Program, a statewide program within the division, administers grants for trail-related projects on an annual basis. Local, county, and state governments, federal agencies, special recreation districts, and non-profit organizations with management responsibilities over public lands may apply for and are eligible to receive non-motorized and motorized trail grants.

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Driftless Trails Contracting LLC

Driftless Trails Contracting specializes in the construction of shared use trail for city park departments, county parks, non profit organizations, state agencies and private clients.

Driftless Trails Contracting LLC

Driftless Trails Contracting specializes in the construction of shared use trail for city park departments, county parks, non profit organizations, state agencies and private clients.

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Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition

The Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition (OMBC) is Oregon’s statewide mountain biking coalition, a group of regional trail organizations representing mountain bikers across the state. We provide stewardship, education and support for the creation, enhancement and protection of mountain biking experiences in the State of Oregon.

Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition

The Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition (OMBC) is Oregon’s statewide mountain biking coalition, a group of regional trail organizations representing mountain bikers across the state. We provide stewardship, education and support for the creation, enhancement and protection of mountain biking experiences in the State of Oregon.

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Utah Open Lands

Utah Open Lands works with landowners and partners across the state of Utah - helping individuals, families, municipalities, and organizations realize their conservation hopes.

Utah Open Lands

Utah Open Lands works with landowners and partners across the state of Utah - helping individuals, families, municipalities, and organizations realize their conservation hopes.

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ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM)

When you join ATVAM, you're helping to ensure the future of ATV activities in the state of Minnesota. You'll join hundreds of other enthusiastic ATV owners from throughout the state and be part of one of the strongest state ATV organizations in the country.

ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM)

When you join ATVAM, you're helping to ensure the future of ATV activities in the state of Minnesota. You'll join hundreds of other enthusiastic ATV owners from throughout the state and be part of one of the strongest state ATV organizations in the country.

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Ozark Land Trust

The Ozark Land Trust is part of a rapidly expanding land conservation movement throughout the United States that now includes more than 1,700 land trusts. Land trusts are private, nonprofit, voluntary organizations dedicated to helping landowners protect land in perpetuity through various methods that include conservation easements, nature preserves, and partnerships with conservation organizations.

Ozark Land Trust

The Ozark Land Trust is part of a rapidly expanding land conservation movement throughout the United States that now includes more than 1,700 land trusts. Land trusts are private, nonprofit, voluntary organizations dedicated to helping landowners protect land in perpetuity through various methods that include conservation easements, nature preserves, and partnerships with conservation organizations.

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League of Michigan Bicyclists

LMB advocates for bicycle-friendly policies at the State Capitol; provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations with a shared mission; develops and promotes educational materials for bicyclists, motorists, engineers, and law enforcement; runs several annual multi-day cycling tours; and provides bicyclists with an annual ride calendar featuring statewide bicycling events.

League of Michigan Bicyclists

LMB advocates for bicycle-friendly policies at the State Capitol; provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations with a shared mission; develops and promotes educational materials for bicyclists, motorists, engineers, and law enforcement; runs several annual multi-day cycling tours; and provides bicyclists with an annual ride calendar featuring statewide bicycling events.

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Palmetto Conservation Corps

The Palmetto Conservation Corps is South Carolina’s only trail-based state AmeriCorps Program for young adults. The Corps completes service work on the Palmetto Trail, through public lands, in communities, and with various organizations throughout the state.

Palmetto Conservation Corps

The Palmetto Conservation Corps is South Carolina’s only trail-based state AmeriCorps Program for young adults. The Corps completes service work on the Palmetto Trail, through public lands, in communities, and with various organizations throughout the state.

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The Patuxent Water Trail

The Patuxent Water Trail is a cooperative effort that pools the hard work and dedication of everyday citizens, nonprofit organizations, plus county, state and federal partners to provide public access and recreational opportunities on the Patuxent River.

The Patuxent Water Trail

The Patuxent Water Trail is a cooperative effort that pools the hard work and dedication of everyday citizens, nonprofit organizations, plus county, state and federal partners to provide public access and recreational opportunities on the Patuxent River.

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Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE)

MAEOE works in collaboration with members and partner organizations to support and grow a network of environmental and outdoor educators throughout the state and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE)

MAEOE works in collaboration with members and partner organizations to support and grow a network of environmental and outdoor educators throughout the state and the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Safe Kids Connecticut

Safe Kids Connecticut is a statewide network of people and organizations who work together to prevent the unintentional injury of children.

Safe Kids Connecticut

Safe Kids Connecticut is a statewide network of people and organizations who work together to prevent the unintentional injury of children.

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Montana Trails Coalition

Montana Trails Coalition (MTC) was formed in 2017. Its board of directors includes 13 diverse statewide and regional trails and recreation-related organizations. It identified the common issues of inadequate funding for trails, information sharing and education needs, consistency across area and agency boundaries, and the need for diverse organizations to find common ground to solve issues.

Montana Trails Coalition

Montana Trails Coalition (MTC) was formed in 2017. Its board of directors includes 13 diverse statewide and regional trails and recreation-related organizations. It identified the common issues of inadequate funding for trails, information sharing and education needs, consistency across area and agency boundaries, and the need for diverse organizations to find common ground to solve issues.

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North Carolina Great Trails State Coalition

A broad-based group of diverse organizations, agencies and supporters advocating for increased state investment in all types of trails statewide – hiking, paddle, mountain bike, equestrian, paved.

North Carolina Great Trails State Coalition

A broad-based group of diverse organizations, agencies and supporters advocating for increased state investment in all types of trails statewide – hiking, paddle, mountain bike, equestrian, paved.

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Trail Eyes LLC

Trail Eyes LLC creates durable, imaginative trail experiences that resonate with the public in profound ways. Our portfolio includes working with non-profit organizations, private landowners, county, state, and federal land managers.

Trail Eyes LLC

Trail Eyes LLC creates durable, imaginative trail experiences that resonate with the public in profound ways. Our portfolio includes working with non-profit organizations, private landowners, county, state, and federal land managers.

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Back Country Horsemen of America

Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is a nation-wide organization that is committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands.

Back Country Horsemen of America

Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is a nation-wide organization that is committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands.

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Professional TrailBuilders Association

PTBA is the trade association for the trail industry including professional trail contractors, designers, and consultants. PTBA currently represents 130+ private sector companies who employ ~2000 trailbuilders worldwide. Since our beginning in 1976, PTBA member companies have designed, built, and maintained tens of thousands of miles of trail.

Professional TrailBuilders Association

PTBA is the trade association for the trail industry including professional trail contractors, designers, and consultants. PTBA currently represents 130+ private sector companies who employ ~2000 trailbuilders worldwide. Since our beginning in 1976, PTBA member companies have designed, built, and maintained tens of thousands of miles of trail.

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Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

ADECA is responsible for administering a broad range of state and federal programs that contribute to the department’s mission — Building Better Alabama Communities. Each year we distribute hundreds of millions of dollars to Alabama cities, counties, non-profit organizations and others. Our grants support economic development projects, infrastructure improvements, job training, energy conservation, law enforcement, traffic safety, recreation development and assistance to low-income families. We also work to monitor and protect Alabama’s water resources, and we distribute state and federal surplus property to local governments and other qualified organizations. ADECA programs are as diverse as the people of Alabama and impact every corner of the state. The department works to assist children, the elderly, victims of crime and abuse, the disadvantaged and poor and the unemployed. Businesses, local governments, schools and non-profit organizations benefit from the hundreds of grants and contracts administered by ADECA.​

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

ADECA is responsible for administering a broad range of state and federal programs that contribute to the department’s mission — Building Better Alabama Communities. Each year we distribute hundreds of millions of dollars to Alabama cities, counties, non-profit organizations and others. Our grants support economic development projects, infrastructure improvements, job training, energy conservation, law enforcement, traffic safety, recreation development and assistance to low-income families. We also work to monitor and protect Alabama’s water resources, and we distribute state and federal surplus property to local governments and other qualified organizations. ADECA programs are as diverse as the people of Alabama and impact every corner of the state. The department works to assist children, the elderly, victims of crime and abuse, the disadvantaged and poor and the unemployed. Businesses, local governments, schools and non-profit organizations benefit from the hundreds of grants and contracts administered by ADECA.​

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Morton Trails

Founded by two-time Olympian John Morton, Morton Trails provides expert guidance in the planning, design, and construction of sport and recreational trail systems for cross country skiing, walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. We also help landowners, state and local governments, developers, non-profits, and other organizations create sustainable, economically vibrant, active outdoor communities.

Morton Trails

Founded by two-time Olympian John Morton, Morton Trails provides expert guidance in the planning, design, and construction of sport and recreational trail systems for cross country skiing, walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. We also help landowners, state and local governments, developers, non-profits, and other organizations create sustainable, economically vibrant, active outdoor communities.

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Rivers Unlimited

Rivers Unlimited's mission is to restore, maintain and improve Ohio's rivers and streams, their water quality, scenic beauty, their multiple economic uses, and their effect upon Ohio's quality of life. Rivers Unlimited accomplishes this mission by engaging citizens and organizations in direct action such as water quality monitoring, stream cleanups, and influencing public policy at the local, state, and national levels.

Rivers Unlimited

Rivers Unlimited's mission is to restore, maintain and improve Ohio's rivers and streams, their water quality, scenic beauty, their multiple economic uses, and their effect upon Ohio's quality of life. Rivers Unlimited accomplishes this mission by engaging citizens and organizations in direct action such as water quality monitoring, stream cleanups, and influencing public policy at the local, state, and national levels.

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University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and citizens statewide.

University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and citizens statewide.

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River Management Society

River Managment Society (RMS) is a national nonprofit professional organization whose mission is to support professionals who study, protect, and manage North America's rivers. Our roots are in the former Interagency Whitewater Committee (est. 1972) and the 1996 merger of the American River Management Society (est. 1988) and River Federation (est. 1985). Dedicated to holistic river management, our diverse membership includes federal, state, and local agency employees, educators, researchers, consultants, organizations and citizens.

River Management Society

River Managment Society (RMS) is a national nonprofit professional organization whose mission is to support professionals who study, protect, and manage North America's rivers. Our roots are in the former Interagency Whitewater Committee (est. 1972) and the 1996 merger of the American River Management Society (est. 1988) and River Federation (est. 1985). Dedicated to holistic river management, our diverse membership includes federal, state, and local agency employees, educators, researchers, consultants, organizations and citizens.

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Arrowhead Trails, Inc.

Since 1994 Arrowhead Trails has consulted, designed and/or constructed over 500 miles of natural surface, multiple-use trails in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wyoming and Kansas. Clients have included municipalities, counties, federal agencies, state parks, ski resorts, non-profit organizations, cattle ranches, land trusts, irrigation companies, river authorities, and private landowners.

Arrowhead Trails, Inc.

Since 1994 Arrowhead Trails has consulted, designed and/or constructed over 500 miles of natural surface, multiple-use trails in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wyoming and Kansas. Clients have included municipalities, counties, federal agencies, state parks, ski resorts, non-profit organizations, cattle ranches, land trusts, irrigation companies, river authorities, and private landowners.

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Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. (VAST)

Founded 50 years ago, VAST is responsible for the organization of the sport of snowmobiling, maintaining and grooming over 4,700 miles of trails in Vermont. One of the oldest snowmobiling organizations in the U.S., VAST is a non-profit 501-c-3 organization that includes 127 clubs statewide, with over 24,000 members combined. The clubs and their steadfast volunteers, and the landowners that allow riders to cross their land are the backbones of the organization.

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. (VAST)

Founded 50 years ago, VAST is responsible for the organization of the sport of snowmobiling, maintaining and grooming over 4,700 miles of trails in Vermont. One of the oldest snowmobiling organizations in the U.S., VAST is a non-profit 501-c-3 organization that includes 127 clubs statewide, with over 24,000 members combined. The clubs and their steadfast volunteers, and the landowners that allow riders to cross their land are the backbones of the organization.

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New Hampshire Bureau of Trails

The New Hampshire Bureau of Trails administers multiple-use trails on state, federal, and private lands. The Bureau of Trails assists organizations, municipalities, and trail clubs with the development of trails on both public and private lands. Included in the bureau's management are 1,000 miles of wheeled off-highway recreational vehicle trails, over 300 miles of state owned rail-trails, and 7,422 miles of snowmobile trails.

New Hampshire Bureau of Trails

The New Hampshire Bureau of Trails administers multiple-use trails on state, federal, and private lands. The Bureau of Trails assists organizations, municipalities, and trail clubs with the development of trails on both public and private lands. Included in the bureau's management are 1,000 miles of wheeled off-highway recreational vehicle trails, over 300 miles of state owned rail-trails, and 7,422 miles of snowmobile trails.

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Hermit Woods Trailbuilders, LLC

Hermit Woods builds trails and stone walls, stone patios and stone staircases across the northeast for private individuals and organizations of all sizes. We take pride in continuing the tradition of recreational trail and dry-laid stone wall construction. We’re also willing to travel further afield throughout the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and the rest of New England for the right project. We’re passionate stone wall builders and care about opening up recreational trail opportunities throughout the region. We have established a strong network of sub-contractors, suppliers, and project partners that help us achieve our goal of providing safe, sustainable, and enjoyable outdoor experiences for all people.

Hermit Woods Trailbuilders, LLC

Hermit Woods builds trails and stone walls, stone patios and stone staircases across the northeast for private individuals and organizations of all sizes. We take pride in continuing the tradition of recreational trail and dry-laid stone wall construction. We’re also willing to travel further afield throughout the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and the rest of New England for the right project. We’re passionate stone wall builders and care about opening up recreational trail opportunities throughout the region. We have established a strong network of sub-contractors, suppliers, and project partners that help us achieve our goal of providing safe, sustainable, and enjoyable outdoor experiences for all people.

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Rhode Island Land Trust Council

The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is a coalition of the state’s land trusts - community-based organizations formed to protect our special places: the scenic open spaces, natural areas, farms, forests, historic sites, watersheds, and drinking water supplies that define the character of our communities and our state. Land trusts are protecting our heritage so that it will be a legacy for future generations.

Rhode Island Land Trust Council

The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is a coalition of the state’s land trusts - community-based organizations formed to protect our special places: the scenic open spaces, natural areas, farms, forests, historic sites, watersheds, and drinking water supplies that define the character of our communities and our state. Land trusts are protecting our heritage so that it will be a legacy for future generations.