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NEW YORK STATE TRAILS COALITION |
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Parks & Trails New York invites trails supporters to join out Statewide Trails Coalition to build broad-based support that can send a powerful message to funders, legislators, and agency officials. With more than 700 groups involved in developing and maintaining trails within New York, the time has come to join forces to advocate for trails and greenways policies, programs, and funding that can benefit everyone. Through the Coalition, we hope to foster enhanced networking and stronger working relationships among New York 's trail advocates. We'll offer opportunities for Coalition members to discuss important trail issues and set an action agenda. Trails groups, educational institutions, nature centers, local development agencies, land trusts, historical organizations, and village, town, and county governments from all regions of the state have already joined the Coalition. We're hearing from Coalition members about their current trail projects, their biggest challenges, the assistance they would most like from Parks & Trails New York , and the issues that the Coalition should be tackling. Any individual, organization, or local government involved with trails in New York is encouraged to join the Coalition. Coalition membership is free. Join Now! Your support can help get important trails legislation passed. Here's how you can help. Action Plan 2008 New York State Trails Coalition Our Vision A statewide, interconnected network of primary, regional and local trails will link communities and parks and ensure that New Yorkers are only minutes from a trail. Throughout the state, trails will be acknowledged as an essential and mainstream element of community infrastructure, much as utility lines and sidewalks are thought of today. Beyond its borders, New York will be recognized as one of the most trail-rich and trail-friendly states and will attract visitors from across the nation and abroad to experience the historic communities and varied and beautiful landscapes accessible through the state’s trail network. Achieving the Vision: Goals of the New York State Trails Coalition 1. Plan for a statewide, interconnected network of trails
2. Secure additional resources for trails and trails organizations
3. Raise the visibility of and support for trails in New York State
4. Promote the economic benefits of trails
5. Enhance communication among trail groups at state and local levels
6. Encourage and support trail volunteers
Join Us! To join, download and fill out our coalition registration card and mail it in. For more information, contact Parks & Trails New York at ptny@ptny.org or 518-434-1583. |
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