silver lake, mi and slade, kentucky info

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Here is information the was presented at Region C spring meeting. At the end is information regarding Silver Lake and Slade
Web links regarding trail information for the country along with states and links to state contact information.
http://www.arra-access.com/site/PageSer ... TPOverview
This is the link for Recreational Trails Programs by state. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rec ... pstate.cfm
Below are the contacts for the states that make up Region C. I would encourage clubs and their members to write to these people once a year. Michigan was recently seeking input from the four wheel drive community. The following links had information http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php and http://www.jeepforum.com/ on state agenicies seeking information.
Bob Bronson, Grants Section Chief
State & Community Outdoor Rec Planning
Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington St Room W271
Indianapolis IN 46204-2212
317-232-4070; Fax 317-233-4648
bbronson@dnr.in.gov
Dale Brier, State Trails Administrator
317-232-4072
dbrier@dnr.in.gov
Jodie McDonald, State Trail Coordinator
Office of Grants
Governor's Office for Local Development
1024 Capital Center Dr Suite 340
Frankfort KY 40601-8204
502-573-2382; Fax 502-573-1519
jodie.mcdonald@ky.gov


Ronald A. Olson, Chief
Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
PO Box 30257
Lansing MI 48909-7757
517-335-4827; Fax 517-373-4625
olsonr@michigan.gov
Mark Mandenberg, nonmotorized trails
517-335-3037; mandenbergm@michigan.gov
Steve Kubisiak, OHV coordinator
517-373-1665; kubisiaks@michigan.gov
Dan Moore, Recreation Specialist
906-293-5131-x 4045; mooredw@michigan.gov
D'Juan Hammonds, Grants Manager
Division of Parks and Recreation
Department of Natural Resources
2045 Morse Road, Building C
Columbus OH 43229-6693
614-265-6417; Fax 614-261-8407
djuan.hammonds@dnr.state.oh.us

Michigan was recently seeking input from the four wheel drive community. The following links had information http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php and http://www.jeepforum.com/ on state agenicies seeking information. The jeep forum breaks it down into regions and states. I encourage all clubs and members to provide input even if out of state. Silver Lake is a nice area and I know that numerous clubs and individuals go yearly.
Saturday 3-16-13 10am-1pm
Roscommon, MI - RAM Center
104 Conservation Dr
989-821-6200

Monday 3-18-13 1pm-4pm
Marquette, MI - NMU University Center (Great Lakes Rooms)
906-227-1000

All are invited to attend - however the first hour of each workshop will focus on issues specific to ORV Grant Sponsors, particularly maintenance issues, and may be a bit tedious for the general public.

The workshops are geared to increase communications between groups and provide clear, concise information on trail maintenance responsibilities.

The trails update session (after the first hour) will focus on overall ORV updates from the department (and legislators at the Marquette session).

As always, any questions should be directed towards the DNR trail technicians:

Rob Katona, Marquette OSC, 1990 US 41 S, Marquette, MI 49855
Ph: (906) 226-1348 ext. 3048 Email: katonar@michigan.gov
Amanda Matelski, Roscommon OSC, 8717 N. Roscommon Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653
Ph: (231) 775-9727 ext. 6044 Email: matelskia@michigan.gov
Paige Perry, Gaylord OSC, 1732 W M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735
Ph: (989) 732-3541 ext. 5086 Email: perryp@michigan.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 3, 2013

Contact: Donna Stine, 517-241-3774 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014


DNR invites public review and input on
draft Michigan Comprehensive Trails Plan

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a draft of the new Michigan Comprehensive Trails Plan for motorized, non-motorized and water trails is available online for public review and comment.

The draft plan can be viewed on the DNR’s Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council webpage and also is available on the DNR's State Parks and Trails and Pathways webpages. Comments can be submitted via an online survey that is posted along with the draft. The DNR will accept comments and feedback on the draft plan through Friday, Jan. 25.

The trails plan addresses the status of Michigan’s motorized, non-motorized and water trails, and will serve as a guidebook in future decision-making on DNR trail-related programs. Michigan’s trails are enjoyed by equestrians, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, snowmobilers, hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers all across the state.

"In offering this draft plan for broad public review, the DNR seeks to get the best possible feedback from the people who most use our extensive trail system and those who would like to enjoy it more," said DNR Parks and Recreation Division Chief Ron Olson. "Michigan is home to a vast and varied trail system. Our goal is to provide a consistent, quality resource that best meets the needs of the steadily increasing number of trail users.”

Michigan’s extensive trail network – and the outdoor recreation , health and economic benefits it brings to nearby communities – is contributing to Michigan being recognized nationally not only as the Great Lakes State, but also as the Trail State. Michigan’s more than 12,000 miles of trails include over 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails and more than 3,600 miles of off-road vehicle trails. The state’s 2,600-mile rail-trail system is the largest in the nation and continues to grow. Nearly 600 miles of trails are designated equestrian trails, including the 300-mile Shore-to-Shore riding trail. Currently, the Michigan Heritage Water Trails is an initiative connecting communities using navigable waterways with the first designated trail - the River Country Heritage Water Trail - in St. Joseph County.
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Here is information regarding Kentucky
Tuesday Dec. 11th at 7PM
Powell County Courthouse
525 Washington Street
Stanton, KY 40380


The Powell County, KY Fiscal Fiscal Court will have the issues of Sand Lick on its agenda. The issue at hand is the plans of the United States Forest Service for next spring, which is to deny recreational access to multiple uses and inexplicably flood the Sand Lick area.

Project Webpage

http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_ ... ject=18901

To impact the situation , you must show up in person! Carpool!

Please the spread the word online and at home , bring friends, and family to show your support for keeping public lands open to the public in the Sand Lick area and all public lands. This is an important step in the fight and a necessary one so please make the trip to Powell County and help the cause!

The Trailkeepers Foundation will be hosting their spring cleanup at Slade Ky. saturday May 11 2013. Volunteers should meet at the Zoe fire dept. at 9.30 for sign in> please pack a lunch for the trail and bring any equipment you may need (gloves brush cutters etc,) We will provide a meal and prizes at the fire house at 4.30 pm. Everyone is welcome hope to see you there.
Web link http://www.trailkeepers.org/ If you have any questions or plan on attending email me at amanda@trailkeepers.org The Trail Keepers Foundation
C/O Amanda Sykora
187 Woburn Farm Circle
Union OH 45322


Additional web site http://www.nohvcc.org/

http://ohiotrails.org/member-clubs/