This webinar will discuss successful tactics and strategies to engage lawmakers in securing public funding and innovative policy initiatives that support the development of trail networks in leading communities.
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Webinar Outline
This webinar will discuss successful tactics and strategies to engage lawmakers in securing public funding and innovative policy initiatives that support the development of trail networks in leading communities. These political and trail community leaders discuss the importance of recreational/active transportation trails in helping communities to thrive via economic development, health & safety, environmental sustainability and inclusiveness/diversity. This webinar will highlight best practices for collaboration among advocates, decision makers, and key stakeholders in their efforts to facilitate transformative trail projects, emphasizing critical lessons learned, with examples of case studies in Montana.
Learning Objectives:
Understand effective tactics and strategies to engage elected officials and move trail network projects forward.
Better comprehend viable communication/education approaches via authentic dialogue with political leaders.
Become knowledgeable about how to interact and collaborate with elected officials in an impactful way.
Meaningfully connect with elected officials with case studies providing insight into their priorities & concerns.
Ashley Jones-Wisner, principal owner, most recently served as Senior Director of Public Affairs for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), where she spearheaded communications and legislative affairs efforts for the agency. Ashley left KDHE in June in order to establish Ashley JW. Prior to working at KDHE, she was State Policy Director for the nonprofit KC Healthy Kids, where she garnered national attention for her work to reduce the sales tax on food. Ashley holds a BA in Marketing from Baker University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas.
Since 2018, Bob has served as the chair of the Montana Trails Coalition. Bob was the prior chair of the American Trails Board from 1992 to 1996, among other endeavors in the trails and outdoor industry.
Education:
MS Degree, University of Idaho, Fishery Management, 1973
BS Degree, Iowa State University, Fish & Wildlife Ecology, 1970
Chair, Western Montana Resource Advisory Council, BLM, 2010- 2017
Chair, National Association of OHV Program Managers, 2003 – 2007
Chair, American Trails, 1992 – 1996
Member, Legislative Committee, American Trails, 1989 - 1992
Chair, International Association of Snowmobile Administrators, 1988 – 1990
Awards
Montana State Parks and Recreation Board’s Champion Award, 2019
National Association of State Park Directors, President’s Award, 2014
International OHV Administrator’s Association Hall of Fame Award, 2013
Montana Recreation & Parks Association, Professional Excellence Award, 2008
National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, National Service Award, 2007
Montana State Parks, Award of Dedication and Excellence, 2005
American Trails, Montana Trails Advocate Award, 2002
Memberships:
American Motorcyclist Association
American Trails
Bike Walk Helena
Bike Walk Montana
Capital Trail Vehicle Association
Last Chance Riders Motorcycle Club
Montana Snowmobile Association
Montana Trails Coalition
Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association, Advisory Board
Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association
Montana Wilderness Association
Montana Wildlife Federation
Our Montana
Prickly Pear Land Trust, Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run & Harvest Moon Ball Committees
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
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Learning Credits and CEUs
American Trails is proud to be a certified provider of the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities:
American Institute of Certified Planners Continuing Maintenance (AICP CM)
Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES PDH) (most HSW approved)
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) CEU equivalency petition
CEU/PDH equivalency petition for other accepting organizations
Learning credits are free for attendees for American Trails webinars and the International Trails Symposium, as well as for other conferences, webinars, and workshops we offer credits for. Learn more here.
Disclaimer
While we may individually agree (or disagree) in whole or in part with any or all of the participants, the views expressed in these webinars are not necessarily representative of the views of American Trails as an organization or its board and staff. Unless specific situations are noted by presenters, nothing in American Trails webinars should be considered to be interpreted as a standard.
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