The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is one of the most important organizations out there. I like what they’ve done in the past, what they’re doing right now, and their vision for the future.
In their “Welcome” flyer, they have proposed the following “bold ideas:”
- They want to, “…double the amount of funds that support trails…”
- They want to create a “True Nationwide Network [of trails] … to ensure that all Americans can enjoy the benefits and beauty of rail-trails.” More specifically, they have set a goal that by 2020, “90 percent of Americans will live within three miles of a local trail system.”
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| biker on the C & O Canal Towpath Trail |
Those goals are noble, simply stated, and achievable. But they won’t necessarily be easy to achieve. They need our help. If you are interested to learn more about the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, visit their website and become involved in their mission.
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RTC depends on contributions from ordinary people as well as help from the government. Hopefully they continue getting $ from both sources.
RTC depends on contributions from ordinary people as well as help from the government. Hopefully they continue getting $ from both sources.