Trail News
T.R.A.M. (Trail Riders Alliance of Michigan ) will hold an organizational meeting in February.
This meeting is open to any and all interested group leaders or individuals who wish to step up to the
plate and join them to continue fighting for the “Right to Ride in Michigan . The goal is to unite diverse groups
to protect the “Right to Ride” Michigan ’s public land and to help promote the importance of the equine
industry in Michigan .
When: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Where: Dow Diamond, Midland , MI ( Midland ’s baseball stadium), 3rd floor suite lobby
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For driving directions, go to: www.loons.com (the Midland baseball team website) and click on
directions.
Refreshments will be provided. For more information on this meeting, you may contact Dick or Connie
Kleinhardt, 989-386-2910 or email them at okcorral@ejourney.com.
This meeting is open to any and all interested group leaders or individuals who wish to step up to the
plate and join them to continue fighting for the “Right to Ride in Michigan . The goal is to unite diverse groups
to protect the “Right to Ride” Michigan ’s public land and to help promote the importance of the equine
industry in Michigan .
When: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Where: Dow Diamond, Midland , MI ( Midland ’s baseball stadium), 3rd floor suite lobby
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For driving directions, go to: www.loons.com (the Midland baseball team website) and click on
directions.
Refreshments will be provided. For more information on this meeting, you may contact Dick or Connie
Kleinhardt, 989-386-2910 or email them at okcorral@ejourney.com.
National Parks Service Awards Grant to Equestrian Land Conservation Resource To Develop a National
Equestrian Trails Organization
The National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS RTCA) has awarded the
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) a technical assistance grant to develop a national equestrian
trails organization. The terms of the grant include assigning an NPS RTCA staff person to facilitate of process,
identify issues and needs of trail riders nationwide, determine an effective organizational structure to
represent horse trail users; and provide a contact point for land managers to communicate with trail riders. The
determination of the needs and appropriate organizational structure will be developed by conducting a series
of meetings with stakeholders in 2009.
An organizing meeting was held in 2008 at the National Trails Conference. In 2009, a series of in-person and
conference call meetings are planned. The plans also call for an on-line bulletin board to post the meeting
agendas and notes. The on-line forum will also provide an opportunity for trail users and trail organization
representatives to share their comments. In addition to ELCR and NPS RTCA representatives, representatives
from the following organizations participated in the process: American Horse Council, Back Country Horsemen
of America, Southeast Equestrian Trails Conference, Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium, Pennsylvania
Equine Council, US Forest Service, and the US Department of Transportation Recreational Trails Program.
The project goals are to increase to the number of trails open to horses, promote good stewardship of the
trails, enhance communication with land managers, develop positive relationships with other trail users
groups, and serve in an advocacy role on the above issues and other issues identified during the grant
process.
If your organization would like to join our national efforts to save land and trails for horses, visit www.elcr.org,
or call (859) 455-8383 for more information.
About Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR):
ELCR, the only national not-for-profit organization assisting in the conservation of land for horses and
horse-related activity, serves as a clearinghouse and educational resource for land and horse owners on
issues related to conserving land, preserving horse access on public and private lands, equine economic
development, community land use planning and zoning and good land stewardship.
Equestrian Trails Organization
The National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS RTCA) has awarded the
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) a technical assistance grant to develop a national equestrian
trails organization. The terms of the grant include assigning an NPS RTCA staff person to facilitate of process,
identify issues and needs of trail riders nationwide, determine an effective organizational structure to
represent horse trail users; and provide a contact point for land managers to communicate with trail riders. The
determination of the needs and appropriate organizational structure will be developed by conducting a series
of meetings with stakeholders in 2009.
An organizing meeting was held in 2008 at the National Trails Conference. In 2009, a series of in-person and
conference call meetings are planned. The plans also call for an on-line bulletin board to post the meeting
agendas and notes. The on-line forum will also provide an opportunity for trail users and trail organization
representatives to share their comments. In addition to ELCR and NPS RTCA representatives, representatives
from the following organizations participated in the process: American Horse Council, Back Country Horsemen
of America, Southeast Equestrian Trails Conference, Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium, Pennsylvania
Equine Council, US Forest Service, and the US Department of Transportation Recreational Trails Program.
The project goals are to increase to the number of trails open to horses, promote good stewardship of the
trails, enhance communication with land managers, develop positive relationships with other trail users
groups, and serve in an advocacy role on the above issues and other issues identified during the grant
process.
If your organization would like to join our national efforts to save land and trails for horses, visit www.elcr.org,
or call (859) 455-8383 for more information.
About Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR):
ELCR, the only national not-for-profit organization assisting in the conservation of land for horses and
horse-related activity, serves as a clearinghouse and educational resource for land and horse owners on
issues related to conserving land, preserving horse access on public and private lands, equine economic
development, community land use planning and zoning and good land stewardship.
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Genesee, Lapeer, & Shiawassee Counties Regional Trails & Greenways Summit
February 19, 2009 - University of Michigan - Flint
This event is for citizen advocates, community planners, and local officials and anyone who wants to help make
their community a great place.
Seminars:
Grant Writing for Trails and Greenways
Projects for Public Spaces
Design Standards for Complete Streets
Creating a Volunteer Maintenance Program
Trail Funding Resources
Liability for Trails
Successful Trail Advocacy
RSVP to Alberta Gunsell at (810) 257-3010 or agunsell@co.genesee.mi.us by February 12, 2009
Mid America Trails & Greenways Conference
October 25-28 - Radisson Hotel & Suites - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Professionals, advocates and trail users are working together to create a growing network of greenways and
trails tying together people, places and opportunities for recreation. In the spirit of working together, the 4th
Mid-America Trails & Greenways Conference celebrates existing and new connections and offers an excellent
opportunity for all those involved in trails and greenways to share our experiences, learn from each other and
continue connecting our trails and greenways.
February 19, 2009 - University of Michigan - Flint
This event is for citizen advocates, community planners, and local officials and anyone who wants to help make
their community a great place.
Seminars:
Grant Writing for Trails and Greenways
Projects for Public Spaces
Design Standards for Complete Streets
Creating a Volunteer Maintenance Program
Trail Funding Resources
Liability for Trails
Successful Trail Advocacy
RSVP to Alberta Gunsell at (810) 257-3010 or agunsell@co.genesee.mi.us by February 12, 2009
Mid America Trails & Greenways Conference
October 25-28 - Radisson Hotel & Suites - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Professionals, advocates and trail users are working together to create a growing network of greenways and
trails tying together people, places and opportunities for recreation. In the spirit of working together, the 4th
Mid-America Trails & Greenways Conference celebrates existing and new connections and offers an excellent
opportunity for all those involved in trails and greenways to share our experiences, learn from each other and
continue connecting our trails and greenways.