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 NEWS FROM ALASKA STATE TRAILS Alaska Trails Initiative Project Selections – 2009/10 The following projects have been tentatively selected by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation to be funded with FFY 2009 Alaska Trails Initiative (ATI) dollars. In total, the State of Alaska will receive 1.9 million dollars from the 2009 Omnibus Appropriation. Upon transfer of ATI funding from Congress and successful completion of NEPA evaluation, project dollars will be allocated to the listed organizations. Overall project review and approval will be conducted by the Western Federal Lands Office, which provides general compliance and program oversight. All projects have been previously funded in subsequent cycles of ATI funding. The intent of this round of funding is to complete projects or carry them to the next phase. **These projects are in accordance with congressional intent language for the Public Lands and Highway Discretionary (PLHD) program, which states that projects must be: “within, adjacent to, or provide access to Indian reservations and/or Federal public lands, including national parks, refuges, forests, recreation areas, and grasslands”.
For more information regarding this round of Alaska Trails Initiative funding, please contact:
SnowTRAC Board Meeting December 10th & 11th (Anchorage, AK) – On December 10th and December 11th from 8:30am to 4:30pm, SnowTRAC will have an advisory meeting at the Atwood Building (Suite 240) to discuss various SnowTRAC issues. Please contact Andre Kaeppele at (907) 269-8692 if you have questions or would like to participate in this meeting. If you are a person requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aid, or other special services to participate, please contact Andre at least one week prior to the event in order to make the necessary arrangements. SnowTRAC consists of nine members that are regionally selected from areas across Alaska. The primary purpose of the group is to advise the DPOR Director on funding for eligible grant projects under the Snowmobile Trail Grant Program. The Snowmobile Trail Grant Program is funded through legislative authorization to receive funds from snowmobile point-of-sale registration fees. These funds are used to support snowmobile trail development and maintenance, as well as snowmobile safety and education programs. Herman Leirer Road Corridor Public Meeting Announcement and Comment Blog
Visit our project blog: www.herman-leirer.blogspot.com for more information and to take our survey of how you use the trail! Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB) - Vacancy Announcement (Anchorage, AK) – The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation invites interested parties to apply for two (2) vacant seats on the Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB). Letters of interest and resumes are currently being accepted from applicants that would like to represent the Disabilities seat (statewide) and the Kodiak region of Alaska. The primary role of the ORTAB is to assist in the evaluation of grant proposals for the Recreational Trail Grant and Land and Water Conservation Fund programs. ORTAB members may also be asked for advice on other subjects, which may include the review of proposals for State Park land acquisitions. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is seeking individuals with special knowledge, experience, and interest in outdoor recreation and grant-funded programs. If you would like to be considered for appointment on the ORTAB, please submit a resume and a letter that describes your professional background and recreational interests. With your materials, please include the user group(s) you would like to represent, for example: backpackers, mountain bikers, ATV riders, horseback riders, dog mushers, snowmobilers, etc. We hope to select individuals that represent the regional character of the user groups and areas mentioned. Once appointed, these positions will last for a term of three years. The board meets approximately 1-2 times per year. If interested, please respond to the State Trails Coordinator, bill.luck@alaska.gov , as soon as possible. Letters of interest and resumes should be submitted to Bill by email, or by fax at (907) 269-8907. Additional information regarding ORTAB and the Recreational Trail Grant program can be found at www.alaskastatetrails.org. This recruitment will remain open until both seats SnowTRAC Survey Posted The Snowmobile Trails Advisory Council (SnowTRAC) needs your help to decide where your snowmobile registration dollars should go. Please take a moment to fill out the quick two page survey. Your responses will allow us to put grooming dollars where you, the riders, want them. Snowmobile Trail Grants Awarded for 2010 The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Snowmobile Trail Grant and Grooming Pool awards. The Snowmobile Trail Program is a competitive and reimbursable matching grant. Grants are available for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities and for safety and educational projects. The Snowmobile Trail Program’s Grooming Pool provides funding for trail grooming, marking and signage for snowmobile trails. Grant applications were reviewed and evaluated by SnowTRAC, a statewide citizen advisory committee appointed by the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation to promote safe snowmobiling and development of facilities statewide. These grants are made possible by snowmobile registration fees paid to the State by snowmobile owners. Continuation of this grant program is dependent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature of snowmobile registration fees. Iron Dog Snowmobile Safety EXPO, submitted by Iron Dog, Inc. The grantee will host a free public Expo to promote snowmobile education and safety through presentations, seminars, industry vendors, public safety organizations, and the distribution of educational brochures. The festival will be held indoors at the Dena’ina Convention Center in Anchorage on February 13, 2010 from 11am to 4pm. Iron Dog Inc. was awarded $15,000. Mat-Su Borough Trail Marking and Signing II, submitted by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The proposed project will fund the purchase of trail markers and signs for multiple use winter trails, primarily used by snowmobiles. Mat-Su borough will distribute the markers and signs to those trail groups and organizations who have signed agreements with the borough under the trail care program. The trail groups will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the trail markers and signs. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough was awarded $10,557. Snowmobile Helmet Safety Incentive, submitted by the North American Outdoor Institute. Provide snowmobile helmets as an incentive for attending safety education training programs that include online courses, live or multi-media presentations, and hands-on field exercises taught by professional, certified avalanche and snowmobile safety trainers. Each participant that successfully completes assigned tasks and a short quiz to demonstrate their knowledge of the material presented will be eligible to purchase a Snell/DOT approved snowmobile helmet for approximately $25-$50 ($150 value). Each workshop will be geared appropriately for the audience skill level. The North American Outdoor Institute was awarded $15,000.
*Note: These are approximate funding allocations. Actual funding amounts will be distributed based on weather conditions and snowfall. To view a more detailed list of grooming allocations per area, please see the spreadsheet attached to the meeting minutes at our website. To obtain more information regarding the Snowmobile Trail Grant Program visit the program’s website at www.alaskastatetrails.org/ or contact Andre Kaeppele at (907) 269-8699 or andre.kaeppele@alaska.gov Snowmobile Trails Advisory Committee (SnowTRAC) Recruitment and Board Meeting The Division of Parks and Outdoors Recreation (DPOR) would like to invite interested parties to apply for vacancies on the Snowmobile Trails Advisory Committee (SnowTRAC). Currently, representation for two positions are needed, they are:
All resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Andre Kaeppele, the State Snowmobile Trails Coordinator, via email at Andre.Kaeppele@alaska.gov, or standard mail at 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1380, Anchorage, AK 99501. Faxed materials can be sent to 907-269-8907. For additional information regarding SnowTRAC or the Snowmobile Trails Program, Andre can be reached by email or phone at 907-269-8692. If you are a person requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aid or other special services to participate, please contact Andre at least one week prior to the event in order to make the necessary arrangements. |
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