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COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE DIVISION

2013 2014 Trail Grant Awards Thomas Morrissey 02/21/2013TOPIC PREPARED BY DATE

ACTION INFORMATION DRAFT FINAL_ ITEM X ITEM _ COPY X COPY

PURPOSE:

To brief the Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) on the status of: the 2013 Non-motorized Recreational Trails Grant Programs (Non-motorized Grant

Program) review and ranking process; and, the 2014 Off-highway Vehicle Grant Programs (OHV Grant Program) review and

ranking process.

This briefing precedes a formal request for grant funding approvals at the Commissions April2013 meeting.

BACKGROUND INFORMATIONTh C l d P k dWildlif Di i i (CPW) T il P t t id ithi


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The State Recreational Trails Committee

The authorities and the roles of the State Recreational Trails Committee (the Committee) are seforth in sections 33-11-105 through 33-11-107, Colorado Revised Statutes. The Committeeconsists of nine members appointed by the Commission representing each of Colorados sevencongressional districts, one member appointed from the state at large and one member thatrepresents the GOCO Board. The Committee also serves as Colorados State Recreational TraAdvisory Committee as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be eligibfor RTP funds. To be in compliance with federal RTP funding eligibility rules, committeemembership must include trail usersand there must be representation of off-road motorized

recreational trail users and representation of non-motorized recreational trail users as well.

The Committee oversees the annual trail grant application reviews, scoring and rankingprocesses and submits its recommendations for grant funding strategies to the Commission fortheir review, consideration and final approval. Appendix A lists the current Committee membe

The Trails Grant Application and Review ProcessTrail grant applications are sent out by e-mail, ground mail, and are posted on the CPWs TrailProgram website each year. Trail grant opportunities are publicized annually through pressreleases, newsletters, the state website, and e-mail information networks. Technical assistancefor grant preparation is provided by CPW Trails Program staff to potential applicants. Thesubmissiondeadlinefornon-motorizedtrailgrantapplications is thefirstbusinessdayof


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Eight (8) members, including the subcommittee chairperson, are representatives affiliatedwith OHV recreational interests. The chairperson nominates the seven (7) subcommitteemembers who are affiliated with OHV recreation;

Three (3) subcommittee members are representatives of non-motorized recreational interesof which one is a non-motorized delegate from the Committee. The non-motorized delegatfrom the Committee nominates the two (2) subcommittee members who are affiliated withnon-motorized recreation;

One (1) subcommittee member represents multiple-use trail recreational interests and isnominated by the CPW director; and,

Two (2) CPW motorized trail coordinators.All nominees to the subcommittee, with the exception of the trail coordinators, are approved bythe Committee and are subject to three-year term limits with the option of being reappointed toone additional three-year term. State and federal agencies are represented on an ex-officio basiby Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and CPW Trails Program staff. Appendix Clists the OHV subcommittee members and their affiliations.

The OHV Good Management Program Grants are considered first. The subcommittee evaluateeach Good Management grant application and receives public comment on both the grants and

the program. Funding recommendations are then formulated for the Committees and theCommissions consideration. Following the disposition of the Good Management Grants, allother OHV grant applications are evaluated, scored and ranked against each other. Grant scoreare the average of the subcommittee member scores submitted. Public input is solicited as partof thatgrantreviewprocessandall commentsaredistributedtothescoringsubcommittee


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All non-motorized grant applications received for the 2012-2013 grant application cycle weposted on the Parks and Wildlifes website for public review and comment. The web address

http://parks.state.co.us/Trails/Grants/Pages/NonMotorizedGrantApplications.aspx.

All public comments were submitted in writing on Thursday, January 31, 2013 by 5:00 p.mMountain Time. Comments were submitted by email to the following web [email protected].

Pursuant to Policy A-104, Committee members must chair the Committees subcommitteesassigned to review and rank the non-motorized grant applications. The Large Construction/Maintenance 2013 Subcommittee Chair Karen Christopherson The Small Construction/Maintenance 2013 Subcommittee Chair Dick Bratton The Planning/Support 2013 Subcommittee Chair Matt Sugar

Scores from the subcommittee processes were submitted to the Trails Program staff in Littletoby the end of business on Monday, January 28, 2013 and those scores will be used by theCommittee to formulate its funding recommendations for the Commission. Appendix F is aspreadsheet summarizing the grant application requests and scores compiled by the non-motorized grant review and ranking subcommittees.

The 2014 OHV Grant ProgramSummary and Ranking ProcessFor the20132014 OHV Grants it is estimated that $424 million will beavailable for OH
http://parks.state.co.us/Trails/Grants/Pages/NonMotorizedGrantApplications.aspxhttp://parks.state.co.us/Trails/Grants/Pages/NonMotorizedGrantApplications.aspxmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://parks.state.co.us/Trails/Grants/Pages/NonMotorizedGrantApplications.aspx


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Thursday, January 31, 2013. Comments submitted by email were directed to the following wemail address:[email protected]

Pursuant to Policy A-104, the Committee members serving on the OHV Subcommittee are: OHV Subcommittee Chair and State Trails Committee OHV designee - Debra Thorson State Trails Committee Non-motorized Trails designee Gary Buffington State Trails Committee Diversified Trails designee John Marriott

Scores from the subcommittee process must be submitted to the Trails Program offices or staffLittleton by the end of business on Friday, February 22, 2013 to be eligible for inclusion in thefinal grant application review and ranking process. Appendix G is a spreadsheet summarizing

the OHV Grant Application requests. Scores will be compiled and added to this document whethe OHV Subcommittee completes its work.

DIVISION RECOMMENDATION:The Committee and CPW Trails Program staff will be providing the Commission with the 201and 2014 grant application scores and funding strategies as approved by the State RecreationalTrails Committee for the Commissions review and approval at theApril, 2013Commissionmeeting.

SUGGESTED MOTION:
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Appendix A

THE COMMITTEE DISTRICT/REPRESENTATION

Debra Thorson District 1OHV Subcommittee ChairOHV Representative2nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2013Motorized

Matthew Sugar District 2STC Committee Vice-ChairRec. Trail Planning/Support

Review Subcommittee1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2013Non-motorized

Dustin Wilkinson District 31st Term Expiration: 06/30/2016Diversified

Gary Buffington District 42nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2015Non-motorized

Dick Bratton District 52nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2013Rec Trail Small


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Appendix B

Colorado State Parks - Trails ProgramNon-motorized Trail Grant Application Reviewers

Application Reviewers Subcommittee

Tim Katers Large Construction/Maintenance

Trails PlannerCraig Foreman

City of Fort Collins

Kalem LenardBLM

Jack Placchi

BLM

Jason Robertson

BLM

Tom Morrissey

State Trails

Nancy Matchett

State Trails

Jackie Miller

GOCO


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Appendix B

Colorado State Parks - Trails Program

Non-motorized Trail Grant Application Reviewers

Application Reviewers Subcommittee

Don Kelly Planning/Support

USFS, Columbine RD

Lisa Cashel

Colorado Mountain Club

Nancy FortuinManitou Springs Open Space

Bridgette McCarthy

Boulder County

Barbara Preskorn

Trails development grant writer

Mike Sidwell

Poudre River Trail Corridor

Ross WilliamsCity of Lakewood

Tom Morrissey

State Trails

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Appendix C

Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Trails Program

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Subcommittee Grant Application Reviewers

OHV Subcommittee Members

Debra Thorson OHV Subcommittee Chair

Dustin Wilkinson OHV SubcommitteeChair Delegate June 2013

Diversified Trails Rep.

John Marriott OHV Subcommittee Vice Chair andState Trails Committee Chair

STC Diversified Trails

Gary Buffington OHV Subcommittee Member andState Trails Committee

STC Non-motorized Re

Nancy Matchett OHV Subcommittee Member CPW Non-motorized Rep.

Aaryn Kay OHV Subcommittee Member Non-motorized Rep.

William Alspach OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep.Dan Delasantos OHV Subcommittee Member Motorized Rep.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY

PROJ ECT INFORMATION

Project Title-Crested Butte to Carbondale

Location- Between Crested Butte and Carbondale

Scope of Work-The Crested Butte to Carbondale Trail will span over 70 miles between two mountaincommunities when completed and also connect to other regional CO Trails. Approximately 26 miles of

trail are already complete. The specific goals for this phase of the project will be to: 1) completeconstruction of a bridge to cross Ruby-Anthracite Creek; 2) construction of one mile of trail near thebridge; and 3) maintenance on approximately 2 miles of the existing Crested Butte to Carbondale Trail.

This phase of the project is critical for future development of the trail and to continue connecting the trailfrom Crested Butte to Carbondale. It also moves recreationists off County Road 12 (Kebler Pass) andbypasses numerous switchbacks on the county road which are a safety concern due to potential conflictsbetween vehicles and recreationists.

Applicant and Partner Information-Gunnison County Trails Commission; USDA Forest Service,

Gunnison Ranger District & Paonia Ranger District

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-None


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Star K Connection

Location-Aurora, between High Line Canal Trail and Sand Creek Greenway Trail

Scope of Work-This grant is for the construction of a soft surface trail and colored concrete low watercrossing to connect two regional trails; the High Line Canal Trail and the Sand Creek Greenway Trail.

Currently a trail user must travel approximately mile on walks adjacent to Airport Blvd to connect fromone trail to another. A new off-street trail connection through public land will provide a seamless, safe andaccessible connection through varied habitat for a variety of trail users. This trail and low water crossingwill connect the Start K Ranch Natural Area with the High Line Canal Trail and the adjacentneighborhoods. This project will provide an important missing trail connection and is a step in greatlyimproving passive recreation opportunities for the local community and the entire eastern Front Range fortwo major regional trail corridors that together span multiple jurisdictions.

Applicant and Partner Information-City of Aurora

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-2012, approved for GOCO Local funding

SCORE INFORMATION


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-North Fork North Elk Creek Trail Construction

Location- Adjacent to Staunton State Park-Pine, CO

Scopes of Work-To establish a new trail segment that would connect Staunton State Park lands and trailsto National Forest System lands and trails. The new trail segment would be located just northwest of

Staunton State Park. The route would convert old Forest System Road #102 and an existing non-systemuser created route into a designated trail for horse and foot traffic connecting to the existing Cub Creek

Trail (FDT40) and the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area to the north.

As indicated on Exhibit D-1 of the application, a decision document is pending completion of US ForestService consultation with US Fish & Wildlife Service. Consultation is expected to be completed by Aprilof 2013 or earlier and the decision can be issued at that time. While not anticipated by the applicant tobecome a limitation, USFWS consultation could result in a winter season closure of this route due to snowcompaction from winter use.

Applicant and Partner Information-Pike NF, South Platte RD and Staunton State Park.

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background InformationSouth Platte RD applied for $42,350 and wasawarded full amount. Grant is currently open and in good standing.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-6th Street River Walk Extension

Location-Pagosa Springs

Scope of Work-The San Juan River is the lifeblood of Pagosa Springs, providing a wide range of excitingactivities for outdoor enthusiasts, including kayaking, whitewater rafting, tubing, fishing, and hiking. The

extensions of our trail system include the 6thStreet area will all our residents as well as those visitingPagosa Springs. This trail will provide a safe easily accessible path right along the banks of the river itselfshowcasing its natural beauty.

Applicant and Partner Information-Town of Pagosa Springs

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-2012 cycle applied and approved for$200,000 in GOCO Local funding.

SCORE INFORMATIONFunding Request

Trails Program Funding Request: $120,000 Total ProjectCost: $350 000


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Master Trail Greenway Plan

Location-Trinidad

Scope of Work-The City of Trinidad intends to create a comprehensive and specific master trail plan thataddresses current trails, proposed trails, nature parks and open spaces, and potential trails and greenways in

order to determine how the City can effectively develop its rich topography and connectivity for non-motorized travel. In order to offer authentic recreational opportunities for residents and visitors and topromote healthy living, the City needs to take full advantage of its river corridors and vistas in sustainableways that consider community needs, wildlife, plants, maintenance and smart growth. This project alsoincludes locating and identifying available green spaces beyond City limits to evaluate their potential foracquisition and trail expansion, with the ultimate goal of surrounding the city with accessible open space.

Applicant and Partner Information-City of Trinidad

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-2011applied for $45,000 and awarded$24,519. Grant is currently in good standing.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Bear Creek Trail Reconstruction Project

Location-City of Lakewood

Scope of WorkThe City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources Regional Parks Divisionrequests $200,000 from Colorado State Trails to reconstruct roughly 5,406 linear feet (approximately

43,250 square feet) of damaged concrete along sections of the Bear Creek Trail within Bear Creek LakePark. Constructed in 1994, the Bear Creek Trail has extensive damage including cracking and shifting andis currently a safety hazard for trail users, particularly bicyclists and pedestrians. The project will involvethe demolition, removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete as well as soil re-stabilization andreseeding of native vegetation. Trail reconstruction will take place between May and October 2013 withreseeding to be completed in the Spring of 2014. The total cost of the project is $360,000 and all matchingfunds have been secured. The Department of Community Resources has secured the necessary matchingfunds for this project in the amount of $156,694.25 that includes the required 30% match of $60,000.Matching support from project partner Whole Foods Market Belmar in the amount of $3,305.75 has also

been secured. The Bear Creek Trail is popular among citizens across Lakewood, the Denver Metro Areaand Colorado Front Range. This regional trail spans roughly 9.1 miles across the southern Denver MetroArea, of which 6 miles run though Bear Creek Lake Park and provides panoramic views of the areas mosticonic features. It is imperative that this project be completed to prevent further deterioration of trailconditions and to ensure overall user safety and enjoyment.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Tres Rios Trails Planning

Location-La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan Counties

Scope of Work-Funding will be used to update current non-motorized trail location and condition.Developing partnerships for collaboration on new or incomplete projects The goal of the planning and

support grant is the data gathering and analysis of existing and proposed trails. Start a use study for all usedtrails. Create a usable database within Arcmap with current GPS data. Land issues in Silverton will beaddressed as they arise due to the abundance of mining claims. A quality Trimble GPS unit is critical fordata collection and accuracy in these issues. The project will continued partnerships with non-profits andvolunteer organizations. Winter recreation and Cross-country designated trails will also be identifiedthrough the process.

Applicant and Partner Information-BLM Colorado-Tres Rios Field Office

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-N/A

SCORE INFORMATIONFundingRequest


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Outdoor Stewardship Institute Training Program

Location-Statewide Locations

Scope of Work-Volunteers for Outdoor Colorados Outdoor Stewardship Institute training programs areopen to volunteers and agency staff involved in outdoor stewardship activities across the state at an

affordable price. We are seeking funds to expand our training programs to more locations and expand thevariety of technical trainings that we offer.

We will continue conducting crew leader trainings in trails and ecological restoration to build theleadership capacity at agencies and stewardship groups across Colorado as we have for many years. Wewill also continue to offer Basic Trail Design and will expand our technical skills modules. In 2013, wewill add sawyer (cross-cutting and chainsaw) training based the large number of requests to address thehigh level of need. Sawyer training adds a significant expense due to the length and required certificationsneeded by trainers. We also plan to expand our crew leader trainings to new locations in Minturn/Eagle and

the San Luis Valley. We currently offer trainings in Denver, Colorado Springs, Salida and Grand Junction.

Because our trainings are offered to both volunteer and agency staff, we heavily subsidize the expense tomake it feasible to and affordable for the largest number of people to participate. Volunteers are generallynot able to pay the full, real cost of trainings, so VOC covers much of the cost through fundraising efforts.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Master Plan for a public Access trail from Leadville to Salida

Location-Leadville to Salida

Scope of Work-This project is to develop a Master Plan for a 64-mile public access trail on or adjacent tothe historic Leadville Stage Road and Colorado Midland Railroad in Lake and Chaffee Counties. Much of

that route lies within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, paralleling two scenic byways.Approximately a third would be narrow non-motorized natural surface, two thirds along low volume countyroads where licensed motorized traffic is permitted.Development of the Plan was a key recommendation of the June 2012 Salida to Leadville Trail CorridorFeasibility Study (Colorado State Trails Planning Grant 2011-2012; http://www.garna.org/lsr-mrr-study.html). That Study documented considerable support among the general public, interest groups andlocal, state and federal agencies as well as Leadville, Buena Vista and Salida, whose municipal trailsystems would be connected; all have encouraged preparing the Master Plan. Opposition to providingphysical access to certain sections but not to the overall concept has been identified from some privateland owners and small town residents, and wildlife and riparian habitat concerns have been voiced.Although the Feasibility Study presents broad-brush alternatives to address these concerns, the Master Planwill gather additional background and public input, and produce definitive proposals including costestimates. Such proposals may include providing physical access to sections of historic routes, but may alsoinvolve designating nearby public roads from which historic routes can be observed, interpreted and
http://www.garna.org/lsr-mrr-study.htmlhttp://www.garna.org/lsr-mrr-study.htmlhttp://www.garna.org/lsr-mrr-study.htmlhttp://www.garna.org/lsr-mrr-study.html


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area

Location-Garfield County

Scope of Work-This project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian accessibility and regional mobility to theRed Hill Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) by completing the non-motorized connection

between the Red Hill SRMA and the regions two most well-used multiuse facilities, the Rio Grande BikeTrail and the Crystal Valley Trail. The only access to the Red Hill SRMA is a trailhead located off of CR107, which is an at capacity rural road. Given the width of CR 107 and the high utilization of the Red HillSRMA, there are continuous conflicts and safety issues between non-motorized users and vehicles on CR107.The purpose of the project is to separate non-motorized users going to the Red Hill trailhead andvehicles on CR 107 by construction 1,441 foot long separated recreational trail route to the west of theexisting CR 107. The project will construct a four foot wide gravel path separated with a physical/visualbarrier from CR 107 to accommodate the trail. Part of the project will be to stabilize slopes and ensureadequate drainage management from Red Hill. Trailhead amenities will also be installed such as waysidesigns describing the unique Red Hill, map of the Red Hill SRMP trail system, and map of regional trailsystem. The trail will provide a safe environment for the 55,000 annual users and accommodate futureusers of Red Hill SRMP.

Applicant and Partner Information-Garfield County


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Trail Sign Program

Location-Grand County

Scope of Work-Grand County boasts over 600 miles of trails, the majority of which exist on the publiclands that surround its neighboring communities, but also includes many family-friendly trails, which are

located within town limits. The in-town trails are used by many to access businesses and residences, orsimply to recreate and some people use them to access nearby Forest Service trails. However, the trails lackproper signage. This prevents many people, especially visitors to our community, from using this trailnetwork. We lack appropriate signage at our trail heads and way-finding signs along the trail. We areproposing to add consistent signage throughout the inter-town trail system in the eastern portion of ourcounty, where the where the trail density (and tourist population) is the heaviest. We would like to includethe elevation profiles, you are here maps, trail difficulty level, and other helpful information on the newsigns. Additionally, we are designing the trail signs to be consistent with way-finding signs within thetowns, to create a very distinct, consistent sign program that is very easy to identify and easy to use. Webelieve this will prevent trail user frustration and will offer facilitated visitor orientation which will increasetrail use.

Applicant and Partner Information-Headwaters Trails Alliance


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Emerald Mountain Trail Signage

Location-Steamboat Springs

Scope of Work-The City of Steamboat Springs acquired a 586 acre open space property, with an existingtrail network, on Emerald Mountain from a private property owner in March 2011. The acquired trail

network lacked wayfinding and directional signage, which is identified as a critical trail element in theCitys Open Space and Trails Master Plan. The lack of trail signage also creates problems for trail users.

This project seeks to install wayfinding signage on 24 miles of trail on Emerald Mountain. The proposedtrail signage will conform to the Citys existing trail signage system, will provide important directional andwayfinding information to trail users, will result in integration the Emerald Mountain trails into the Citystrail network and will eliminate barriers for residents and visitors to access the Emerald Mountain trails.

Applicant and Partner Information-City of Steamboat Springs

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-2010 Applied and was awarded $73,735 forSteamboat Springs Urban Trail Connector, which was successfully completed in 2011.

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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Geyser Springs Trail Bridge

Location-Rico and Dolores

Scope of Work-The Geyser Springs Trail Bridge Project would fund the construction of a non-motorizedtrail bridge across the West Dolores River in order to provide hikers with a safe crossing. The Geyser

Springs Trail is approximately 2.0 Miles in length and leads toColorados only geyser.The majority of hikers are families with small children and/or seniors that cannot negotiate the low-waterrock crossing that has been provided.

The project is ready to go as all environmental analysis has been completed and engineered designs are90% completed (to date).

Applicant and Partner Information-USDA Forest Service/SJNF/Dolores District



TrailsProgramFundingRequest: $80 000


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-City of Pueblo River Trail Revitalization Project-Phase II

Location-Pueblo

Scope of Work-This project is phase II of a 24.5 mile river trail revitalization project. Our 2012-2013Recreational Trails Grant request includes repairing the two most dangerous and dilapidated portion of the

trail system totaling 2,350 linear feet at 5-7 thick. We consider these areas as the greatest safety concernon the entire 24.5 mile trail system. This trail is used for hiking, biking, exercise, cross country skiing andnature appreciation. This trail will be constructed with 8-10 wide concrete trail (width varies depending onspace) and a 3-foor wide jogging and pedestrian shoulder adjacent to the new concrete trail, (width alsovaries depending on space).In 2012 the City worked with the Mile High youth Corps (MHYC) to complete Phase I of the project whichincluded; clearing and pruning nine miles of river trails, removal of 70 Russian olive trees, and creation of650 yards of river access. We also completed sign installation projects to better mark the trails and paintedmurals in graffiti prone areas. The City will be hiring Youth Corps members in 2013 as part of a Trainingto Employment program.

The City also submitted a 2013 Youth Corps grant, including matching funds from the Parks Division toassist with trail demolition, construction, removal of invasive species, fire mitigation and creation of apicnic area. This Non-Motorized Recreational trail Grant will help repair the most damaged sections of theCitys river trail system and bring it up to safety standards.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Ruth Roberts Connector Trail

Location-Broomfield

Scope of Work-The Ruth Roberts Connector Trail will provide a new, multi-use trail connectingBroomfields trail systems to Boulder Countys trail system on the east side of Highway 287. This project

will construct approximately one mile of new trail that will connect to Boulder Countys Rock Creekregional trail. This valuable link will allow Broomfield residents to access the -26- mile Rock CreekRegional Trail system through the Ruth Roberts open space property on the northern edge of the property.Rock Creek connects to the Coal Creek trail system a short (1) mile distance to the north.

Applicant and Partner Information-City and County of Broomfield, Boulder County Parks & OpenSpace



TrailsProgramFundingRequest: $45 000


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-FS-Mount Bierstadt Reconstruction

Location-Mount Bierstadt

Scope of Work-The goal of the Mount Bierstadt Reconstruction Project is to perform heavy maintenanceactivities in an attempt to accommodate the ever increasing visitation to the mountain. Mount Bierstadt is

one of the most heavily visited mountains in Colorado and one of the easiest to access with a newly pavedroad to the trailhead. The completion of the paved road has led to increased use (approximately 10000more users per season), and visitation by ill-prepared individuals. The combination of these two factors iscausing unacceptable resource damage along the trail. Sections of the trail are now up to 25 wide. It isimperative that we address this damage and perform activities to narrow the trail before the resourcedamage is beyond our ability to address. Restoration activities along the edges of the trail, placement ofbarriers along wide sections and repair of gullied sections of trail along with heavy maintenance activitieswill occur from the trailhead to the summit ridge.

The Forest Service (FS) in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps(RMYC), the ColoradoFourteeners Initiative (CFI), Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), Friends of Mount Evans Wilderness(FOMELC), and Wildland Restoration Volunteers (WRV) will: Reconstruct a 3.5 mile trail section; Narrow 3.5 miles (71,000 sq feet) of trail through restoration activities along areas adjacent to the


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Paonia River Park Trails Project

Location-Paonia

Scope of Work-The scope of Paonia River Park Trails Project is to prepare a plan to construct a network oftrails on 14 acres of riparian corridor along the North Fork of the Gunnison River adjacent to the Town of

Paonia. Development of Paonia River Park has been divided into two phases. Phase I is the downstreampart, high impact of the park and is the only entry to the full 24-acre park. Phase I construction will becomplete this winter.We are proposing to plan the Phase 2 are though our Paonia River Park Trails Project. Phase 2 is theupstream area which will involve major river restoration and bank stabilization work. The trail plan willinclude an extensive network of trails, wildlife viewing areas, and features that local stakeholders haverequested, including safe entry into the water for kayakers, educational areas, and interpretive signage. Thisproject will result in a plan for the only public trails along the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The trailswould enhance recreation, education, and community development in Delta County.

Applicant and Partner Information-NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center



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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-White River National Forest-Hanging Lake-Spouting Rock Railing

Location-Hanging Lake

Scope of Work-Install 305 feet of railing along the Spouting Rock segment of the Hanging Lake Trail onthe White River National Forest in Glenwood Canyon. USFS trail counter data indicates that this trail

receives over 128,000 visitors annually. The purpose of the railing is to improve public safety, and reduceresource damage by providing a physical barrier limiting access to the area directly above Bridal Veil Fallsand Hanging Lake. This sensitive riparian area between Spouting Rock and Bridal Veil Falls is in poorcondition due to public off-trail use. Significant safety concerns will also be addressed by keeping visitorson the trail and away from the edge of the falls above Hanging Lake.

Applicant and Partner Information-USDA FS White River NF, Eagle Holy Cross RD; Roaring ForkOutdoor Volunteers


SCORE INFORMATIONFundingRequest


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-2013-14 FDRD Stewardship Projects

Location-Summit County

Scope of Work-This proposal would improve two non-motorized recreational trails on Summit County:1)McCullough Gulch Trail, an extremely popular multi-use trail near the towns of Breckenridge and Blue

River that provides access to a spectacular waterfall viewing area, an unnamed alpine lake, and othernatural amenities. The proposed project will enhance the experience for hikers and protect the resource byclearly delineating the established route, which travels through a rocky riparian zone and is often difficultfor hikers to follow;2) Peaks Trail, a 9-mile multi-use natural surface trail which is rated moderate todifficult and links the towns of Frisco and Breckenridge. Since 2010, FDRD has leveraged over 1,600volunteer hours on the Peaks Trail, with the ultimate goal of bringing this route up to a standard requiringonly routine maintenance. This project will improve the mountain biking and hiking experience andintegrity of the resource by elevating tread, installing bridges, replacing deteriorating puncheon, buildingmonowalls, installing drainage dips, restoring braided sections, and performing other work intended toimprove sustainability.

Applicant and Partner Information-Friends of the Dillon Ranger District; Dillon Ranger District

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-2011 awarded $31,565 for 2012-13 FDRD


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-Southwest Fourteeners Trail Reconstruction Project

Location-Delores and La Plata

Scope of Work-Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) will complete high-priority trail projects on two14ers in the San Juan Mountains-Mount Eolus in Chicago Basin and El Diente Peaks Kilpacker Basin-

through the Southwest Fourteeners Trail Reconstruction Project. Work includes 0.85 mile of trailreconstruction, 0.49 mile of trail reroute, and 0.46 mile of trail restoration on Mount Eolus, as well as 0.89mile of trail reconstruction, 1.19 miles of trail reroute, and 1.19 miles of trail restoration on El Diente Peak.

The projects are focused on re-routing sections of summit routes to more sustainable locations,reconstructing sections of summit trails that can be rebuilt and closing, stabilizing and restoring thosesections that are severely degraded past the point of natural recovery. On Eolus, this means rerouting twosections that are badly eroded to more sustainable locations, and reconstructing two long sections of theexisting trail. On El Diente, this means rerouting one long section of user-created trail near Kilpacker Creekthat is wet, muddy, and heavily braided to higher, drier terrain nearby, and reconstructing sections aboveand below the reroute. CFI will utilize youth corps and volunteers led by CFI staff to implement project

plans. Project workers will work out of wilderness base camps. Project work includes constructing check-dams, rock steps/staircases, retaining walls, as well as implementing restoration and revegetation efforts(e.g. vegetation transplants, soil stabilization structures, and seeding). The work will involve hand tools(e.g. picks, shovels, Mcleods, rock hammers). People and plants will benefit from the trail work.


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Appendix D

GRANT SUMMARY


Project Title-WRV 2014 Partnership for Stewardship

Location-J efferson and Boulder Counties

Scope of Work-Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) will conduct THREE trail projects in 2014 atpopular, heavily used and impacted sites. Sites include: Brainard Waldrop Trail, OFallon Park Trails, and

Anemone Hill Trails. Overall benefits include: 4400 feet of trail reroutes, 9100 feet of restoration, 1800 feetof fence to keep people on trails, and 9.3 acres of habitat benefitted. The Waldrop Trail project willcontinue our effort to establish a multi-use trail linkage from the new Brainard Gateway west towardswilderness, with linkage to Red Rock Lake. The OFallon Park trail project will begin a three year effort toupgrade and maintain park trails, which have been in decline for years, including new ADA access to apopular picnic site along Bear Creek. The Anemone Trail Restoration Project will restore a network ofsteep eroding social and old system trails, which are being replaced by a new trail constructed by City ofBoulder. Many user groups will benefit including: hikers, mountainbikers, x-c skiers, and persons withdisabilities. This project involves many partners including: WRV, Arapaho Roosevelt NF, Denver MtnParks, Rocky Mtn Youth Corps, CMC, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance and others. These projects will

engage two weeks of Youth Corps, and other youth. Altogether, these projects will involve 370 volunteers(organized by four paid staff) who will provide about 4170 volunteer hours valued at over $103,000. WRVhas a large growing network of over 2000 volunteers, specializing in habitat restoration and trail projects.For info about WRV, visitwww.wlrv.org.
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Project Title-WRV 2013-2015 Trail Volunteer Leader Capacity

Location-Statewide

Scope of Work-WRV will undertake a capacity building project to increase our ability to serve the trailneeds of our Colorado land agency partners over a two year period. WRV will recruit 800 new volunteers,

and build our trails volunteer leadership capacity through recruitment and training of 180 new leaders inseven skill categories: trails crew leader instruction (train the trainers), trails crew leadership, basic trailconstruction, advanced trail construction and maintenance techniques, trail design, chainsaw training, andvolunteer project management. By sustaining and expanding our volunteer and leader base, WRV will beable to undertake more trail projects with numerous partners over the coming years, including USFS,Colorado State Parks, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado 14ers Initiative, and many others. This newcapacity will contribute significantly to the SCORP guidelines, from trails education, to youth engagement,to volunteer stewardship.

Applicant and Partner Information-Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information- WRV was awarded $66,250 for WRV2012-2013 Partnership for Stewardship project in 2011-2012 grant cycle. Grant is currently in goodstanding.


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Project Title-St. Vrain Greenway-Golden Ponds to Pella Crossing Trail ProjectLocation-Boulder County

Scope of Work-Boulder County and the City of Longmont will construct the western end of Longmontsportion of the St. Vrain Greenway Trail and the easternmost segment of Boulder Countys portion of the St.

Vrain Greenway Trail. This project is adding 2 miles of new trail, .9 miles of concrete upgrades to existingtrail, and will begin at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area and end at Pella Park Crossing (2 phases of theentire 7 phases to complete the westerly portion of the trail from Longmont to the Town of Lyons). Thetrail will travel through riparian areas, an urban corridor, and agricultural land along the Zweck Farm, adesignated 150-year Centennial Farm by the Colorado Historical Society. The majority of the trail will be10-ft wide crusher-fine and will accommodate hikers, bikers, walkers and equestrians. The portion throughLongmonts planning area will be concrete and crusher fines, to accommodate consistency withLongmonts urban trail corridor.

Applicant and Partner Information-County of Boulder, a body corporate and politic; City of Longmont

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-In 2011-2012 the County of Boulder appliedfor the same project for $200,000, but the grant proposal was unsuccessful.


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Project Title-Red Rock Canyon Trail Restoration and Improvement Project

Location-Colorado Springs

Scope of Work-The Red Rocks Canyon Trail Restoration and Improvement Project seeks to improve thecore of existing trails, add new trail connections, pave a well-used parking lot, upgrade a southern trailhead,formalize several social trails, add signage, and conduct trail restoration and social trail closures throughoutRed Rock Canyon, the project recommendations were developed during an on-going 2012 Master Planprocess for the park. This project seeks capitalize in the unique opportunity presented by the broad supportfor this Master Plan. Taken together, the elements of this project will improve trail access, increaserecreational opportunity, and improve ecosystem health within the stunning 1470-acre Open Space.

Applicant and Partner Information-City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and CulturalDepartment

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-In 2011-2012 the City of Colorado Springs

applied for $200,000 for the Repair & Restoration of the Mt. Manitou Incline Project, but the grantapplication was not successful.


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Project Title-Genesee Mountain Trail Project

Location-Evergreen, Golden

Scope of Work-Denver Parks and Recreation seeks to construct a new multiple use trail in its largest park,Genesee, that will connect historic, recreational, and cultural assets within its own park system as well asconnect to the new pedestrian/bike trail parallel to Interstate 70. Currently there are trails on the northernarea of Genesee Park, but none of those trails link to the southern area of the park. The southern portion ofthe park is home to the Chief Hosa Lodge and campground, incredible scenic views, historic Patrick House,and the bison herd. This proposed trail of 3.5 miles will provide strategic connections within the park aswell as link to regional trail systems to improve user experience and enhance the recreational values. Theconstruction of the new trail will create a focal point for this environmental education effort that creates aliving history within the park. As part of the project, interpretive signage will be installed to educatevisitors regarding wildlife in the area, in particular the bison herd, as well as the historic assets within thearea. The proposed trail will provide users with a myriad of experiences to view wildlife and nativevegetation as well as learn the history of the area.

Applicant and Partner Information-City and County of Denver-Parks and Recreation

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governments, and impassioned individuals, BLM is in a unique position to realize many great new trailopportunities in five locations that will benefit local, regional and State citizens and travelers to the areaalike.

Beginning in 2009, with the completion of its Travel Management Plan, BLM began working in earnestwith numerous partners and proponents and especially the Southwest Conservation Corps to build andmaintain top quality, sustainable, single track trail systems in the San Luis Valley that connect communitiesand visitors to their public lands. Some work on the ground has already begun for this project in places likeVista Grande in Saguache and Zapata Falls adjacent to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Several otherinvestments by BLM, such as Veterans Greenway Corps trail crew weeks and some of the CDOT highwaysigns, as well as all of the planning and NEPA compliance necessary to make this project a reality, arealready paid for.

The addition of the State Trails Grant is an important component for successful completion of thisambitious project that is highly responsive to the needs of the local communities, the region and provides

the public with the sort of unparalleled recreation opportunities that makes Colorados lands and lifestylethe envy of the world.

Applicant and Partner Information-BLM-San Luis Valley Field Office

Prior Year Grants Applications/Background Information-Applied for two grants in the 2011- 2012cycle, neither grant application was successful.


TrailsProgramFundingRequest: $45,000


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Project Title-Bergman Barn Trail

Location-Barr Lake State Park

Scope of Work-This project will include 8800lf of trail, 3 bridges and invasive tree removal. This will be atrail connected to our 9 mile trail system and allow access to an undeveloped area of the park rich withwildlife viewing opportunities and historical buildings.

Applicant and Partner Information-Barr Lake State Park



Trails Program Funding Request: $106,076.50 Total Project Cost: $218,988

Score Summary OutsideReviewerScoreAverage: 5500

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PROJECT TITLE

TMW GMUG Resource Protection

(OHV Application # 1)

Applicant Information

Applicant Name: Thunder Mountain Wheelers (TM

Contact Name: Mike LeMaster

Total Project Cost Grantee Funding Request

$ 257,374 $ 231,574

Scope of Work

Grant funds willbe used for on the ground trail maintenance to enhance and preserve the OHV trail systems in the GMNational Forests. Funds will provide for:

1.)

Two years of operating costs for contracted labor for the dozer operators and swampers for 2 dozers.2.) Manufacturing and installation funds for 60 width restrictors.3.) An additional Sutter Trail Dozer.4.) Kubota B2320 wheeled backhoe and loader.5.) 55-lb Electric Demolition Breaker (EH65) Jack Hammer6.) Manufacturing and installation funds for 5 ATV livestock protection cattle guards.7.) NEPA funds for re-routes and construction of new OHV trail.

8.) Funds to cover required liability insurance.Location

Delta; Delta County; GMUG National Forests.Partner Information

Major Partners: USFS, BLM, Thunder Mountain Wheelers Volunteers

Prior Year Grants

OHV 2013 201

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

Reno Divide Area Heavy Maintenance(OHV Application # 2)


Applicant Name: USFSGunnison Ranger DistrictContact Name: Greg Austin


$ 72,300 $ 54,800

Scope of Work

Grant funding will finance heavy maintenance and repair segments of four single-track motorcycle trails. The project inclshort realignments of steep trail sections, tread reconstruction, drainage installation/repair, turnpike repair and constructio

switchback reconstruction and trail armoring techniques. User created shortcuts, trail braiding, and old abandoned trail sewill be obliterated or restored using rock or log check dams and trench backfill techniques. Work will be accomplished prwith Forest Service trail crews, volunteer organizations, special interest groups, user groups and Forest Service pack strinprimary goal of this project is to improve user experiences, create more sustainable trails and to protect natural resources.

Location

Crested Butte; Gunnison County; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests; Gunnison Ranger DCement Creek, Spring Creek, Reno Divide area; Specific trails included are: Flag Creek #422, Bear Creek #415,Deadman Gulch #422 and Reno Ridge trail #607.

Partner Information

Major Partners: VolunteersPrior Year Grants

OHV Gunnison Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

OHV 2013-2014

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PROJECT TITLE

Deadman Trail Bridge(OHV Application # 3)


Applicant Name: USFS

Gunnison Ranger DistrictContact Name: Greg Austin


$ 97,500 $ 70,000

Scope of Work

The grant funding will finance construction and installation of a prefabricated bridge, 4 wide x 52 long. If the Forest serobtains additional Forest Service funding, a 6 wide bridge will be installed. Grant funds will also provide for a set of eng

abutments with concrete bearings, with a minimum 4 freeboard above the high water elevation. The Deadman Gulch traimanaged for motorcycles and mountain bikes, with hikers and horses as allowed uses. The bridge will accommodate use motorcycles, mountain bikes and hikers. Equestrians will use an adjacent stream ford for crossing the creek when safe to The approaches will be armored and routed to prevent siltation and degradation to the stream course, while providing safeand egress for trail users. The primary goal of this project is to provide a safe motorized crossing over Cement Creek on thDeadman Gulch trail in addition to protecting natural resources from further degradation.Location

Crested Butte; Gunnison County; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests; Gunnison Ranger DCement Creek drainage area.

Partner Information Major Partners: SGM Engineering, Gunnison OHV Alliance of Trailriders, Crested Butte Mountain Bike Associ

Gunnison Trails

Prior Year Grants

OHV 2013-2014

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PROJECT TITLE

Ouray County Road 361 Reconstruction(OHV Application # 4)


Applicant Name: Ouray CountyContact Name: Connie Hunt


$ 115,666 $ 92,532

Scope of Work

Grant funds would be used to repair Ouray County Road 361 (CR 361) , which runs over Imogene Pass and provides accemultitude of OHV trails. The project would include replacement of an old retaining wall structure which has deteriorated

failed in recent years, dangerously narrowing the useful width of CR 361from 12 to 8 and making the road extremely hafor OHVs and other four wheel drive vehicles using the road. The replacement wall will be a Hilfiker wall , which has probe successful at stabilizing the road and providing benefits to fragile riparian and alpine tundra habitats down slope by kesediments, road materials, and hillsides from sloughing into them. By repairing the road, drainage will also be improved tthe risk of future damage to the new retaining wall. Construction of the wall and associated drainage improvements will bto a qualified contractor by the county through a competitive bid process. Engineering design, including quality control tand construction management will be paid for by the County as a match to the project grant.

Location

Ouray; Ouray County; Ouray County Road 361, 4 miles from the City of Ouray; Uncompahgre National Forest.

Partner Information Major Partners: Ouray County Road & Bridge Department

Prior Year Grants

None

OHV 2013-2014

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PROJECT TITLE

OHV Trail Dozer Program(OHV Application # 5)


Applicant Name: USFSOuray Ranger DistrictContact Name: Krisann Wist


$ 89,815 $ 74,205

Scope of Work

Grant funds will be used to hire a full time the Swamper/Dozer Operator in an effort to increase the number of trail miles maintenance work. The trail dozer will be maintaining over 500 miles of ATV trails on all five Ranger Districts of the GM

most popular and heaviest used OHV trails in our trail system will be worked on first. The work done with the trail dozer on:

Improving water runoff to reduce erosion impact on trail tread and the resource by installing constructing or recodrainage structures, such as, rolling dips and hardening of water crossings

Installation of OHV cattle guards, restrictors, wing fences to reduce user conflict

Natural closings (slashing, rocks) of non system routes

Ripping and reseeding for rehabilitating areas where the resource has been impacted and to provide trail sustainaThe Swamper/Dozer Operator will also provide information to the public on travel management rules and regulations, disMVUM maps, perform signage maintenance tasks and report non compliance issues to the district Law Enforcement Offi

addition, this OHV Trail Dozer Program will work in conjunction with Thunder Mountain Wheelers on projects. Grant fwill be used to purchase a RZR as the support vehicle that will stay with the Trail Dozer (a mandatory safety requirementFS).

Location

OHV 2013-201

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

Royal Gorge OHV Crew



Applicant Name: BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office

Contact Name: Kalem Lenard


$ 44,000 $ 40,000

Scope of Work

A two person crewwill perform ongoing maintenance, monitoring and improvements to over 250 miles of designated rare open to motorized use. The crew will also be responsible for coordinating and working with volunteers, clubs, and o

agency crews on the implementation of these travel plans. The BLM crew would work closely with the Salida OHV Crcoordinating patrol schedules and teaming up on projects and focused visitor contacts at popular trailheads during the pseason. As part of the existing inter-agency agreements the Salida crew would continue to patrol BLM managed lands Fourmile area. Travel management implementation and maintenance tasks includes:

Installing/repairing travel management signs.

Maintaining system trails by decommissioning/rehabilitating non-system routes by using rocks and bouldermaterials, seed for rehab, etc.

Monitoring use, providing maps and disseminating information to the public, stocking maps in kiosks, educatipublic about Tread Lightly ethics and rules and regulations.

Inform BLM staff and Law Enforcement about violations. The project would also fund the rental of heavy equipment on an as needed basis.

Location

Canon City; Fremont County; BLM Royal Gorge Field Office; Arkansas River Travel Management Plan Area

GRANT SUMM

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PROJECT TITLESLV Motorized Singletrack Trail Systems

(OHV Application #7)

Applicant InformationApplicant Name: BLMSan Luis Valley Field Office

Contact Name: Sean Noonan


$ 203,160 $ 83,040

Scope of Work

The BLM, working with a youth corps crew, will develop and maintain approximately 20 miles of sustainable motorizedsingletrack trail in three strategic areas on the BLM lands in the San Luis Valley. Grant funds will also be used for proje

restoration materials, signage, hand tools, personal protection equipment, and the purchase of 2 motorcycles.Location

Monte Vista, Del Norte, Saguache; Saguache, Rio Grande, and Alamosa Counties; San Luis Valley; Vista Granarea, Limekiln Trail area, Greenie Mountain Trail area.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Veterans Green Corps; Volunteers of Outdoor Colorado; Southwest Conservation Corps; NEPACDOT; Adams State University

Prior Year Grants

OHV SLVFO Travel Management Plan - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

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PROJECT TITLEGunnison BLM OHV Crew

(OHV Application #8)

Applicant InformationApplicant Name: BLMGunnison Field Office

Contact Name: Kristi Murphy


$ 64,000 $ 40,000

Scope of Work

Funding will be used to hire a two person OHV crew that will:

Complete 44 miles of trail maintenance on sustainable motorized single track.

Conduct regular maintenance at OHV staging areas, toilets, interpretive pull-offs, and dispersed campsite maint Provide visitor information and education concerning resource issues and responsible riding practices .

Provide travel management signage for approximately 50 open motorized routes and 20 closed routes.

Location

Gunnison, Lake City; Gunnison, Hinsdale, and Saguache Counties; BLM Gunnison Field Office lands, includinHartman Rocks Recreation Area and Alpine Loop.

Partner Information

Major Partners: None

Prior Year Grants

OHV BLM Gunnison Trail Crew$40,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLEHermosa Creek Trail OHV Project


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: USFS - Columbine Ranger District

Contact Name: Don Kelly


$ 81,186 $ 46,450

Scope of Work

An eight-person crew from the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) will perform trail maintenance and reconstruction miles of the Hermosa Creek Trail. Additional work will be performed on designated system motorized single-track and t

trails of the Columbine Ranger District to mitigate resource damage and improve the recreational experiences of motorizusers. Funding will also be used to employ a GS-4 Forestry Technician, who will work independently from the SCC crewsign placement, visitor contacts, education, and law enforcement assignments.

Location

Durango; La Plata, San Juan, Hinsdale, and Archuleta Counties; San Juan National Forest.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Southwest Conservation Corps

Prior Year Grants

OHV Columbine Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Fi l S

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PROJECT TITLECaptain Jacks Trail 667 Rehabilitation


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: Colorado Motorcycle Trail Riders As

Contact Name: Steven Lang


$ 38,000 $ 38,000

Scope of Work

The project will involve the planning and completion of the reroute of Trail 667 and restoration of the portion of the trailclosed. Due to the discovery of an endangered species of trout, the Greenback Cutthroat, a lawsuit against the USFS isthreatening to close this trail to motorcycle use. A 6 mile reroute of this trail will allow this trail and access to the trail systay open. This grant will provide funding for:

Hiring a trail crew of 3-5 people for rerouting/restoration trail work.

A private vehicle to be used as labor support.

Materials and supplies for the project, including, hand tools, concrete mix, metal posts and pipes for fencing, rewall and bridge materials.

Location

Colorado Springs; El Paso County; Pike National Forest; Captain Jacks Trail System -Trail 667.

Partner Information

Major Partners: USFS, Colorado Springs Utilities, Trout Unlimited, VolunteersPrior Year Grants

OHV Captain Jacks Trail System - $85,000

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PROJECT TITLEThree District Single-Track Maintenance


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: Colorado Motorcycle Trail Riders As

Contact Name: Steven Lang


$ 56,800 $ 56,800

Scope of Work

A trail crew of 3-5 workers will perform ongoing maintenance for single track trails which will include: erosion control, bars and retaining walls, building bridges and riparian crossings, signage, closing illegal trails and placing restrictors. Thwill work with the USFS on 2 volunteer work day projects. Funding will also be used to purchase equipment and suppincluding:

2 dirt bikes, a dirt bike trailer and dirt bike accessories to be used for trail maintenance.

Seasonal porta-potties for 2 locations in the North Divide trail system. Prefabricated trail restrictors, concrete mix, metal posts and pipes for fencing, trail maintenance tools and OHV

maps.

Location

Fairplay, Woodland Park; Park and Teller Counties; USFS - Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte Ranger DTrails include 660,689,691,739,740 near Horseshoe Campground, 731,735,736 near Hackett Gulch, Turtle MouTrail (770), 717 Trail System; North Divide trail system.

Partner Information

Major Partners: United States Forest Service

Prior Year Grants

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLEFlat Tops OHV Trail Crew


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: USFSBlanco & Rifle Ranger Distri

Contact Name: Patty Wyatt


$ 101,823 $ 76,659

Scope of Work

A three person motorized trail crew will provide maintenance, construction and reclamation activities; install travel manand directional signs; provide public information on travel management; provide a presence along existing and newly deOHV routes and during the hunting season, enforcing state OHV regulations; and work closely with users, partners and Oclubs in identifying issues, opportunities and maintenance needs related to motorized use. Funding will be also used for

Signing, trailhead information and education materials.

Trail maintenance supplies (including culverts and washed rock), tools, equipment and equipment maintenance

Crew uniforms and personal protective equipment.

Attending the COHVCO workshop.

Trail dozer maintenance and fuel.

Purchase a new UTV with accessories.

Location

Battlement Mesa, Craig, Glenwood Springs, Hayden, Meeker, New Castle, Parachute, Rangely, Rifle, Silt, SteaSprings; Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties; USFS - White River National Forest; Wagon Wheel Trail System,Yellowjacket Pass, Ripple Creek Pass, Hay Flats/Big Mountain, Bar HL Park, Meadow Lake, Blair Mountain, Ttrail area, Battlement Reservoirs, Divide Creek.

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLETrail Construction and Monitoring


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: BLMUncompahgre Field Office

Contact Name: Julie Jackson


$ 52,000 $ 44,000

Scope of Work

A youth corps crew will be hired to assist with trail maintenance and construction of motorized routes throughout the fieThey will also assist with physically blocking closed routes, with trees and rocks, to make closures more effective and ainatural restoration of those routes. Additionally, funding will be used to hire a law enforcement officer to patrol problemthroughout the field office during hunting season.

Location

Montrose; Montrose County; BLM -Uncompahgre Basin; Dry Creek

Partner Information

Major Partners: Youth Corps

Prior Year Grants

OHV Uncompahgre Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLEYoungs Lake Connector


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: USFSGrand Valley Ranger Distric

Contact Name: Chris Foreman


$ 110,426 $ 79,037

Scope of Work

A Forest Service Dozer Crew with the assistance of Western Slope ATV Association (WSATVA) volunteers will constrapproximately 2 miles of new trail that will connect two heavily used ATV routes, running from Kenney Reservoirto YLake. WSATVA volunteers will also perform stream crossing rock armoring. WSATVAs trail dozer will be utilized forconstruction and for the creation of trail tread on slopes with minor grade changes. In addition to covering personnel cosoperation and supervision of the trail dozer crew, grant money will provide trailhead signage that will be incorporated inlocations on the loop trail. The Forest Service Dozer Crew and WSATVA volunteers will also perform trail improvemenSilver Spruce #517 and High Trail #515, using turnpike techniques to repair problem sections of these trails.

Location

Grand Junction; Mesa County; Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Kenney Reservoir; Lake; Silver Spruce #517; High Trail #515.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Western Slope ATV Association; Forest Service Dozer Crew

Prior Year Grants

OHV Grand Valley Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

OHV Porter Mountain Trail Reconstruction - $76,265

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLELittle Snake Route Inventory


Applicant InformationApplicant Name: BLMLittle Snake Field Office

Contact Name: Dario Archuleta


$ 165,350 $ 99,987

Scope of Work

OHV funding will be used to inventory 2,000 miles of single and two track routes as part of an effort to prepare a comprTravel Management Plan (TMP) by 2016. Specifically, OHV grant money will be used to hire agency crews (two seasonaid with route inventory data collection using GPS technology with ArcPad software, and to utilize a contract with GreatOutdoors Consultants to compile inventory data, create maps, and assist with the coordination of volunteers and OHV grwho are conducting the route inventory.

Location

Craig; Moffat, Routt, and Rio Blanco Counties; BLM - Little Snake Field Office.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, Yampa Valley OHV Trail Riders, Moffat CountyCommissioners, Great Outdoors Consultants ,Volunteers

Prior Year Grants

None

FUNDING INFORMATION

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PROJECT TITLE

Grand Mesa & Uncompahgre Project



Applicant Name: Western Slope ATV Association

Contact Name: Steve Chapel


$ 170,011 $ 84,000

Scope of Work

Grant funding will support:

Two Trail dozer Crews who will maintain approximately 40-50 miles of trail.

Fuel for dozers & ATVs, repairs, camp trailer use for forest service, Geo-Grid mat and any other miscellaneouexpense associated with the dozer crews.

Trail patrol/visitor contacts, maps, educational materials, as needed.

Ground work materials including: width restrictors, wire, concrete, hardware, tools & supplies, sign materials, sposts, signs, carsonite, reflective tape, decals.

Purchasing a generator and electric jack hammer, with associated accessories, to tackle large rocks and to relievdozers from some of the work.

Reimbursing volunteer workers & Trail Patrol members for some of their high fuel cost by purchasing gas cardthem.

Location Grand Junction; Mesa County; USFS - Grand Valley Ranger District; Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National

Forests.

Partner Information

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PROJECT TITLE

Eagle-Holy Cross OHV Crew



Applicant Name: USFSEagle-Holy Cross Ranger Di

Contact Name: Paula Peterson


$ 93,310 $ 42,840

Scope of Work

A two person, seasonal, ATV crewwill focus on activities centered on education, visitor contacts, travel plan implementroute maintenance, signs, youth corps projects, planning, resource protection and improvement, restoration, rehabilitationinterpretation of a National Historic Site (Camp Hale), as well as law enforcement when needed. Funding will also provtravel and training for the crew, and for fuel and supplies for 2 ATVs.

Location

Minturn; Eagle and Garfield Counties; White River National Forest.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Nova, Student Conservation Association (SCA)

Prior Year Grants

OHV Eagle Holy Cross Crew - $38,050

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

Divide RD OHV Trail Crew



Applicant Name: USFSDivide Ranger District

Contact Name: Steve Brigham


$ 94,454 $ 89,250

Scope of WorkA four person OHV trail crew will work on the districts 187 miles of ATV motorized trails. The crew will perform trail

reconstruction and maintenance, signing and travel management, law enforcement, and public contacts. Grant funds will

be used for:

Leasing a mini excavator for the season.

Replacing old hand tools and a chainsaw.

Purchasing a 6X6 ATV.

Forest Protection Officer (FPO) law enforcement training.

Location

Del Norte; Rio Grande, Hinsdale, Mineral, San Juan Counties; Rio Grande National Forest.

Partner Information


Prior Year Grants OHV Divide Crew & Staging Area - $99,975

FUNDING INFORMATION

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

Big Bend OHV Track



Applicant Name: CPWArkansas Headwaters Recrea

Area (AHRA)Contact Name: Glenn Cottone


$ 31,224 $ 5,880

Scope of Work

AHRA staff will spend approximately 24 days a year maintaining the tracks with hand crews and heavy equipment. Wor

include adding and compacting material to jumps, improving track surface conditions and closing off user created trails.

Funding will provide for fuel and parts/maintenance/service for the parks heavy equipment used for maintaining the trac

Location

Salida; Chaffee County; Upper Arkansas River Valley.

Partner Information

Major Partners: BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office

Prior Year Grants

None

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

GJFO Trail Grant 2014



Applicant Name: BLMGrand Junction Field Office

Contact Name: Michelle Bailey


$ 144,000 $ 84,000

Scope of WorkThe project will focus primarily on motorized single-track, ATV, and jeep trail construction and maintenance and will in

the installation of BLM travel management planning decisions for the Grand Valley area. Western Colorado ConservatioCorps (WCCC) will be utilized to perform the work done to the trails.

Location

Grand Junction; Mesa County; BLMGrand Junction Field Office Lands, North Fruita Desert (NFD) SRMA, Canyon SRMA.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Western Colorado Conservation Corps

Prior Year Grants

OHV GJ/BLM Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

OHV GJFO Trail Design & Construction - $90,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

UTV Purchase



Applicant Name: BLMUncompahgre Field Office

Contact Name: Julie Jackson


$ 18,240 $ 13,240

Scope of Work

Funds will be used to purchase a UTV, with accessories, to access designated routes and remote locations on the UncomField Office area in order to maintain signage, contact users, transport materials, and maintain OHV routes.

Location

Montrose; Montrose County; BLMUncompahgre Field Office.

Partner Information


Prior Year Grants

OHV Uncompahgre Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

Final Score

Total Project Grantee Funding OHV Subcommittee Funding State Trail Committee Fund

GRANT SUMMA

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PROJECT TITLE

GJFO Equipment Purchase



Applicant Name: BLMGrand Junction Field Office

Contact Name: Michelle Bailey


$ 50,000 $ 50,000

Scope of Work

The purpose of this grant is to purchase new equipment:

A 4 seat UTV, to be used to transfer resource specialists, or other land managers throughout the field office whonot regularly use OHVs, for work. This machine will also help with sign installation, and reaching areas that asize vehicle would have problems getting to.

3-4 new Motorcycles.Location

Grand Junction; Mesa County; BLM - Grand Junction Field Office.

Partner Information


Prior Year Grants

OHV GJ/BLM Trail Crew 13 - $85,000

OHV GJFO Trail Design & Construction - $90,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

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PROJECT TITLE

Devil Mountain ATV Trail Construction



Applicant Name: USFSPagosa Ranger District

Contact Name: Paul Blackman


$ 137,382 $ 112,532

Scope of Work

Grant funding will be used to implement the first phase of the Turkey Springs Trail Management Plan, which involves thdesign and construction of 6.8 miles of motorized trail open to vehicles less than 50 in width in order to connect severatrails in the Devil Mountain area to form loops that will provide for significantly longer trips and vastly improve visitor

experiences. The final trail design and layout will be completed prior to actual construction activities. A trail dozer and crew, comprised of Forest Service personnel and a professional trail construction contractor, will then construct trails usnative materials to the greatest extent possible, with some sections receiving non-native material reinforcements, such asculverts, short graveled turnpikes, and retaining walls (given the steep terrain of some trail portions). To create a continutrail/road network linking the Monument Park, First Fork, Horse Mountain, Devil Mountain, Snow Springs, Chris MounTurkey Springs, and Middle Mountain environs with one another, specific trail activities will include:

Constructing 1.35 miles of trail to connect NFST 689 with NFST 691.

Constructing 1.52 miles of trail to connect NFST 689 to NFST 690. Constructing 3.93 miles of trail to connect NFSR 626 with NFST 704.

Location Pagosa Springs; Archuleta County; San Juan National Forest; Trails included: Mule Mountain 691, Snow Ranc

Elk Creek 699, and Horse Creek 690.

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PROJECT TITLE

PPRD Sustainable OHV Management



Applicant Name: USFSPikes Peak Ranger District

Contact Name: Rick Ellsworth


$ 418,300 $ 195,800

Scope of Work

A seasonal OHV Trail Crew will perform daily and long term projects improving our existing motorized trail system, encomprehensive travel management signing, aiding in the protection and restoration of forest resources, and encouragingresponsible use by providing a consistent presence in the field. Their ongoing work will include, but is not limited to: er

control and mitigation, improving and maintaining drainage structures, bridge repairs, trail armoring, utilizing various mof non-system route closure and rehabilitation, installation of vehicle width restrictors, trail clearing and hazard tree remand maintenance and installation of route markers, kiosks, and other informational signing. The crew will also be involvpublic education through the distribution of OHV related information, riding maps, and our current Motor Vehicle Use MFunding is also needed for a variety of specific needs and projects:

Employing the service of the Mile High Youth Corps for a week to assist in larger-scale projects.

Expanding the 357C Trailhead, including the installation of a CXT vault toilet and creating a parking vehicles aramp for loading/unloading.

Purchasing a UTV and an ATV winch, to assist with transport of tools/supplies to trail projects.

Planning, designing, and constructing 3-5 miles of trail reroutes. Lease of agency vehicles, such as a SWECO dozer, to enable projects to be carried out.

Supplies (e.g., seed, erosion mat, steel pipes and rails, signs, personal protective equipment, etc.).

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PROJECT TITLE

SCC RGNF Trail Maintenance Project



Applicant Name: Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC

Contact Name: Julie Mach


$ 123,108 $ 74,400

Scope of Work

SCC crews will partner with the Rio Grande National Forest to complete approximately 18 miles of maintenance andrestoration work on five single-track motorized trails to mitigate resource and rider safety issues. Maintenance projects, these trails, will focus on drainage improvement by removing all of the old/damaged culverts and hardening the tread wi

French drains and rock structures to prevent water damage from natural springs. Crews will also install water bars and drdips, remove fallen trees, clear corridor, remove rocks, widen treat and restore braided sections of trail. SCC crew will bavailable to help educate the public about responsible use of motorized trails.

Location

Creede; Mineral County; Rio Grande National Forest; Trails include: Pole Creek Trail (#820), E. Fork of Pole Trail (#916), Middle Pole Creek Trail (#917), W. Lost Creek Trail (#822), and La Garita Stock Driveway (#787

Partner Information

Major Partners: USFSDivide Ranger District

Prior Year Grants

OHV SCC RGNF Trail Restoration$76,500 OHV SCC Greens Creek Reconstruction $40,000

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PROJECT TITLE

SCC PSINF Rainbow Trail Reconstruction



Applicant Name: Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC

Contact Name: Jody Karr - Silaksi


$ 102,590 $ 62,000

Scope of Work

An SCC crew will partner with the Salida Ranger District to complete segment A of the phase one alignment of the RaTrail reconstruction project. The crew will complete 2500 ft. of the reconstruction of segment A, focusing on treadreconstruction, braiding and widening restoration, and draining reconstruction. SCC will also be available to educate the

on land stewardship and collaboration.Location

Salida; Chaffee County; Pike and San Isabel National Forests; Rainbow Trail (#1336).

Partner Information

Major Partners: USFSSalida Ranger District

Prior Year Grants

OHV SCC RGNF Trail Restoration$76,500

OHV SCC Greens Creek Reconstruction $40,000

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PROJECT TITLE

Rio Grande Forest-wide Signing



Applicant Name: Rio Grande National Forest

Contact Name: Crystal Powell


$ 86,616 $ 58,615

Scope of Work

The project will provide for improved signage, education, training, and enforcement of OHV travel opportunities forest wThe four components of the project include:

Portal Signing: design, layout, development and purchase of 80 professionally completed signs to be placed alo

primary access routes throughout the Rio Grande NF, providing information regarding motorized travel regulatStay the Trail message, safety, other regulations and ethics related to use of the Rio Grande NF. Additionally, eportal sign will include professionally created maps of the travel management area specific to the portal sign.

Travel Management Signs: purchase a range of travel management signs for installation to ensure the travel routhemselves are properly identified and marked.

Forest Protection Officer Training: to train employees as qualified Forest Protection Officers to increase effortthroughout the forest in educating visitors on responsible OHVing, travel management and registration regulatienforcing compliance with those regulations.

ATV Safety Institute Training: Host a Train the Trainer course locally, providing ATV training opportunities

range of Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, OHV Club Members, and Search and Rescue Membersparticipants (7-10).

Location

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PROJECT TITLE

Fall CreekCalico Trail Project



Applicant Name: USFSDolores Ranger District

Contact Name: Penny Wu


$ 120,680 $ 95,680

Scope of Work

A back-country Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) crew will camp for several days close to the project site and will ftheir maintenance and reconstruction efforts on cleaning and/or rebuilding water diversion structures, segments of trail-hreconstruction, and reconstructing switchbacks (reconstruction of a switchback can take up to one week) on the upper po

of the Fall Creek and Calico Trails. The FS district will provide oversight and work closely with SCC during each week work, and will assist the crews with horse-packing trail tools and/or supplies.Location

Rico; Dolores County; San Juan National Forest; Fall Creek and Calico Trails.

Partner Information

Major Partners: Southwest Conservation Corps

Prior Year Grants

OHV Dolores Trail Crew #9 - $85,000

FUNDING INFORMATION

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PROJECT TITLE

Tres Rios OHV Grant



Applicant Name: BLMTres Rios Field Office

Contact Name: Jeff Christenson


$ 208,985 $ 97,760

Scope of Work

This project is comprised of three components:

OHV ROUTE INVENTORY PHASE I - This proposal covers Phase I of a two to three phase plan, which willcomplete approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of the inventory of the area and would focus on the Disappointment Valley,

Creek Basin, and Gypsum Valley areas. Funding would be used to pay wages of seasonal employees, purchase equipment, training, mapping and fuel costs associated with partners conducting the inventory work.

VISITOR CONTACTS, SIGNING AND OHV COMPLIANCE - This grant would provide funding for BLMemployees to provide a consistent on the ground presence in the Alpine Loop area. Visitor services would beprovided by handing out brochures and maps, and public assistance would be provided when needed for motoriassists, medical emergencies, or directions. BLM employees would also maintain designated ATV staging areasother recreation facilities along the Loop to ensure public access and to reduce safety hazards. In addition, signreplacement, installation and maintenance would be utilized to provide complete and accurate information relatOHV use along key routes.

ALPINE LOOP MAP/BROCHURE - The grant would cover production, layout and printing costs associated wupdating this brochure with current critical information in

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