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The US Geological Survey and DOI are advancing the vision to provide better access to public lands and improve connectivity on the nation’s public trail systems with the National Digital Trails Network (NDT) project. Join us for an overview of the project and a demonstration of the Trail Routing, Analysis, and Information Linkage System (TRAILS) tool.
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September 17, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) {more time zones}
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Our Nation is home to a vast network of recreational trails traveled by millions of citizens. This trail network varies in age from hundreds of years old to brand new, and its purpose spans from recreation to critical transportation routes. Trail content also varies by managing organization. Because of this varied legacy, existing trails do not form a coherent, connected network. The overall objective of this project is to increase the connectivity within the trail network.
The Department of Interior (DOI) has prioritized a vision to provide better access to public lands and improve connectivity on the nation’s public trail systems. The US Geological Survey and DOI are advancing that vision with the National Digital Trails Network (NDT) project. The project consists of three primary goals:
Join us for an overview of the project and a demonstration of the Trail Routing, Analysis, and Information Linkage System (TRAILS) tool.
This webinar qualifies as a Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) course (via LA CES).
Elizabeth McCartney, Project Manager, U.S. Geological Survey
Elizabeth McCartney (Project Manager) is a cartographer with the USGS. Past roles include Applied Research, National Map Corps Team Lead, and regional POC for the National Hydrography Dataset.
Tatyana DiMascio, Technical Lead, U.S. Geological Survey
Tatyana DiMascio (Technical Lead) received her MS in Environmental Management from Duke University and has dedicated the last 13 years as GIS professional in environmental planning, hydrography, and recreation in both private and public sectors.
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