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Our vision is to expand a trail network that includes a trails which: Link points of interest within communities (like the Lake Almanor path and the Portola Riverwalk), Link nearby communities (like the Graeagle to Clio proposed trail), Link communities to natural recreation areas (like the outreaching parts of the American Valley Pathway routes), and Link destinations with historic, scenic, and natural interest in national forests and private lands (like the Lakes Basin Trails).
Imagine how sad it would be if no organization monitored trail problems, maintained trails, planned and constructed new trails, or informed and invited residents and visitors to use our trails! Imagine how Plumas Visitors Bureau could market an expanded, upgraded, integrated and well-maintained trail system! So, who is going to take the lead on trail planning and promotion? Plumas, Tahoe & Lassen National Forests have few resources in recreational budgets for trail work. The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) has been doing a fantastic job of maintaining and re-routing trails in Sierra County and the Lakes Basin, For years it has been obtaining grants and recruiting and training volunteers for this work, and now is helping to address trail needs in the Quincy area. But they can’t serve the whole county. To date, despite the priority status of trails in planning documents for years, no county-wide group has taken on the comprehensive monitoring, planning and promotional tasks that a local trail system requires to be a quality recreational and economic resource for all to enjoy. Here’s where Trails for Plumas County comes in! Trails for Plumas County has established its bylaws, board, and is forming committees to work on a trails inventory and master plan, this website for public access to trail maps and descriptions, and an aggressive grant-writing effort. The birth of the Trails for Plumas County is part of a growing new trail-consciousness culture – witness the recent federal RAC funding of three different trail development projects. The timing is perfect. Now we need to make our new organization grow. We need to develop a critical mass of residents who can support trail development and use. We need membership dues to purchase software and office supplies. And, we need volunteers and advisors to help in a wide range of interesting support activities including: Trail Inventory & Description (Mapping, field verification) Membership Drive (Recruiting & communicating) Events & Eco Outings (Public happenings, interpretive trip leadership) Project Coordination (Strategizing, organizing volunteers) Grant Writing (Drafting narrative, getting letters of support) Trail Work (Maintenance & Construction) Public Relations (Email updates, posters, press releases) Newsletter (Articles, photos, layout) TPC Organizing & Support (Phoning, planning, keeping records)Please join Trails for Plumas County, be part of our team and share your time and expertise! Even if all you can afford is the $25 Individual membership. Even if you can join but don’t have time just now to be very involved. But especially if you can make a major donation or can help out with tasks in any of the above areas. If joining isn’t possible now, at least subscribe without cost to our emailed updates and newsletters.
At whatever level, your participation will help our county! Submit your membership form today. You’ll be in good company!
