The fact that trail enthusiasts are willing to work so hard to win these small grants and continue to provide the required matching money and labor to complete the projects is a testament that Alaskans have a great outdoor spirit and love their trails. I want to commend the grant winners. The recreational trails projects are part of Governor Knowles' plan to involve citizens and agencies in developing and promoting a statewide system of summer and winter recreational access and trails. Southeast Alaska Guidance Association. Trails Design and Construction Training for Volunteers.
Workshops are for trail builders from non-profit organizations.
Training will include design and construction of new and existing trails for summer and winter use and for motorized and non-motorized uses. Each workshop will focus on specialized needs of each region where held. Training will be provided by the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association and the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service. Department of Natural Resources. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.