FYI

Arizona Trails 2010: Statewide Motorized and Non-motorized Trails Plan

Public and Land Manager Workshops

Arizona State Parks is midway through the public involvement process for the Arizona Trails 2010 Plan. The Plan identifies the needs, attitudes and preferences of Arizona's recreational trail users, both motorized and nonmotorized, and provides recommendations to focus trail management efforts. The Plan also determines funding priorities for the Trails Heritage Fund, Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund and the federal Recreational Trails Program.

The next step in the public involvement process is a series of regionally based workshops for interested citizens and for land managers. Staff from Arizona State Parks will be holding meetings in eight locations throughout the state (see below for list for dates and locations). Morning meetings will focus land manager discussions and evening meetings will focus on trail users and interested citizens (both motorized and nonmotorized).

These workshops are the time to discuss new ideas and trail needs and issues of regional concern, to explore questions in more detail than can be asked in a survey format, and to gain a better understanding of regional perspectives. We also want to know what you think are the priorities that land managers should focus their time and resources.

Since this planning effort is for a statewide plan that sets state policy, we won’t be soliciting input on individual trails or on the federal travel management changes.

We encourage you to participate in one of these meetings or offer your input by mailing it to trails2010@azstateparks.gov or to Trails 2010, Arizona State Parks, 1300 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

October 29, 2008 – Prescott
Prescott Adult Center 1280 E. Rosser St. (between Hwy. 89 and Willow Creek Rd.)
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am-12:00pm –– Meeting Room
Public Meeting 6:00pm -8:00pm –– Activity Room and Arts & Crafts Room for breakout session

November 5, 2008 - Flagstaff
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 W. Riordan Road
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

November 6, 2008 – Flagstaff
Coconino National Forest Offices
1824 S. Thompson
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

November 6, 2008 – Pinetop-Lakeside
AZ Game & Fish Dept. Office
2878 E. White Mountain Blvd.
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

November 7, 2008 - Pinetop-Lakeside
City Council Chambers
1360 N. Niels Hansen Lane
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

November 17, 2008 – Lake Havasu City
Aquatic Center, 100 Park Avenue (Rooms 153/154)
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

November 18, 2008 - Lake Havasu City
Aquatic Center, 100 Park Avenue (Rooms 153/154)
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

November 18, 2008 – Yuma
One City Plaza, Conference Room 190
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

November 19, 2008 - Yuma
180 W. 1st St., Old City Council Chamber
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

December 1, 2008 – Tucson
Pima County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Offices
3500 W. River Rd.
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

December 2, 2008 - Tucson
Bureau of Land Management Offices
12661 East Broadway
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

December 2, 2008 – Sierra Vista
Buena High School Performing Arts Center – Lecture Pod
5225 Buena School Blvd.
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

December 3, 2008 – Sierra Vista
Oscar Yrun Community Center
3020 E. Tacoma St.
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm

December 10, 2008 – Phoenix
Arizona State Parks Boardroom
1300 W. Washington St.
Land Managers Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm
Public Meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm

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