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NATIONAL TRAILS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
among the
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
(Agreement #11-MU-11132420-271)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
United States Army Corps of Engineers
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
and
AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS
AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL
AMERICAN TRAILS
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROFESSIONALS
BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF AMERICA
EQUINE LAND CONSERVATION RESOURCE
INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
LEAVE NO TRACE CENTER FOR OUTDOOR ETHICS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRAIL ADMINISTRATORS
NATIONAL CENTER ON ACCESSIBILITY
NATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS CLEARINGHOUSE
NORTH AMERICAN WATER TRAILS, INC.
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM
PROFESSIONAL TRAILBUILDERS ASSOCIATION
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
THE CORPS NETWORK
TREAD LIGHTLY!
UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS
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This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is entered into by:
1. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS); United States
Department of the Army, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); United States
Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service
(NPS), and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); and United States Department of
Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), hereinafter referred to
collectively as “the Agencies,” and
2. The American Canoe Association (ACA), American Council of Snowmobile Associations
(ACSA), American Hiking Society (AHS), American Horse Council (AHC), American Rivers
(AR), American Trails (AmTr), American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Association of
Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP), Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA),
Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), International Mountain Bicycling Association
(IMBA), Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (LNT), National Association of State Trail
Administrators (NASTA), National Center on Accessibility (NCA), National Off-Highway
Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA),
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC), Partnership for the National
Trails System (PNTS), Professional Trailbuilders Association (PTBA), Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy (RTC), Student Conservation Association (SCA), The Corps Network (TCN),
Tread Lightly! (TL!), and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), hereinafter referred
to collectively as the “National Trails Training Partnership (NTTP).”
The Agencies and the NTTP are collectively referred to as “the Parties.”
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to develop and expand a framework of cooperation among the
Parties at the national, regional, State, and local levels for planning and implementing mutually
beneficial projects, activities, and programs for workforce development, training, and education
associated with trails and related outdoor recreation and transportation activities. These projects,
activities, and programs will make quality training more available to the nationwide trails
community, as well as complement the respective missions of the Parties and serve the mutual
interests of the Parties and the public. The Parties are committed to providing and promoting
training and informational resources to provide high-quality educational and training
opportunities to Federal employees, Tribal governments, State and local governmental agencies,
members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, trail contractors, and other trail partners.
This MOU builds upon two previous agreements among nonprofit supporters of NTTP dated
2003 and a 6 agency MOU “To Promote Trails Training and Trails Resource Information
Exchange” signed in 2004. Combining these earlier documents into one MOU and adding
clarity and structure highlights the unique partnership that has been established through the years
for the future of the trails community.
Trails may be located on public and private lands. In this MOU, the term “public lands” refers to
lands managed by Federal, State, or local governmental agencies, and may refer to special
districts such as regional governmental agencies or public utilities.
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B. AUTHORITY
This agreement is entered into under the following authorities:
FS
Organic Administration Act of 1897 (16 U.S.C. 551)
Multiple Use–Sustained Yield Act of 1960 (16 U.S.C. 528-531)
National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-1251)
National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 note)
USACE
Section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460d)
Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-12, et seq.)
Section 313of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2320)
BLM
Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1732(b) and 1737)
National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-1251)
Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act of 1963, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601-1(f)(1))
NPS
National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1)
National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-1251)
Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act of 1963, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601-1(f)(1))
USFWS
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)
Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 742(f) et seq.)
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee)
The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd note)
National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-1251)
Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act of 1963, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601-1(f)(1))
FHWA
Department of Transportation General Duties and Powers Act (49 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)
Executive Order No. 13195, Trails for America in the 21st Century
C. THE PARTIES
1. The Agencies
The Agencies are responsible for the management and stewardship of Federal lands and
resources and enhancing the public's knowledge, awareness, responsible use, experience, and
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appreciation of those lands and resources. Several of these agencies have management and
administrative responsibilities for operating the components of the National Trails System.
Some of the Agencies administer Federal-aid programs that benefit Federal, State, and local
programs and projects related to resource infrastructure.
a. The FS, a USDA agency, administers the national forests and national grasslands to meet
America’s present and future needs for outdoor recreation while protecting the health,
diversity, and productivity of the land.
b. The USACE, a DOD agency, plays a leadership role in the development, management,
protection, and restoration of America's water resources. The USACE is also the steward
of the lands and waters at its water resources projects. Its natural resources management
mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with ecosystem
management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to
serve the needs of present and future generations.
c. The BLM, a DOI agency, sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public
lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
d. The NPS, a DOI agency, administers the National Park System (including components of
the National Trails System) for the enjoyment and education of the public and manages
programs designed to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation
and outdoor recreation throughout the United States and the world.
e. The USFWS, a DOI agency, administers the National Wildlife Refuge System for the
conservation, management, and (where appropriate) restoration of fish, wildlife, and
plants and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations.
f. The FHWA, a DOT agency, provides expertise, resources, and information to improve
the nation's highway system and its intermodal connections. The Federal Aid Highway
Program provides financial assistance to the States to construct and improve the National
Highway System, other roads, bridges, and trails. The Federal Lands Highway Program
provides access to and within national forests and national parks, Indian reservations, and
other Federal lands by preparing plans, letting contracts, supervising construction, and
inspecting bridges. FHWA conducts and manages a comprehensive research,
development, and technology program.
2. The NTTP (as supplied by the entities in the NTTP)
a. ACA, is a national, nonprofit, member-based organization that serves the broader
paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling, promoting
stewardship and protection of paddling environments, supporting programs and events
that promote paddlesports recreation, maintaining the nation’s Paddle America watertrails
directory, and sponsoring paddling competitions.
b. ACSA is a nonprofit organization consisting of State snowmobile associations, clubs,
businesses, and enthusiasts across the United States. ACSA provides national leadership
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and coordination to advance the efforts of organizations that promote awareness,
expansion, and education of responsible snowmobiling.
c. AHS, a recreation-based nonprofit organization and the national voice for America’s
hikers, champions recreation and conservation issues, builds partnerships between public
and private stakeholders, provides resources to plan, fund, and develop foot trails, and
promotes and protects foot trails and hiking experiences. AHS signature programs
support trail volunteerism, stewardship, and education. Hike the Hill brings trail leaders
to Washington, D.C., each year to promote trails; Volunteer Vacations and National
Trails Day® are nationally recognized programs that help keep America’s trails open,
safe, and enjoyable; the National Trails Fund helps trail-maintaining organizations; and,
through the Alliance of Hiking Organizations, AHS extends outreach and support to trail
and hiking clubs to increase participation in and enjoyment of hiking.
d. AHC is a national, nonprofit association that represents the equestrian community before
Congress and the Federal land management agencies. AHC consists of more than 160
equine organizations as well as individual members. AHC represents virtually every
facet of the equestrian community, including horse owners, recreational riders, trail riding
associations, competitive associations, breeders, veterinarians, race tracks, horse shows,
trainers, rodeos, farriers, breed registries, equestrian associations, State horse councils,
and commercial suppliers. One of AHC’s primary goals is to ensure that the equestrian
community works with Federal land management agencies to develop educational
programs for equestrians and land use policies that promote equestrian activities on
Federal and other public lands.
e. AR is a national conservation organization that promotes healthy rivers so that
communities can thrive. AR protects and restores America's rivers for the benefit of
people, wildlife, and nature. AR has more than 65,000 members and supporters.
Through its work in five key program areas―rivers and global warming, river
restoration, river protection, clean water, and water supply―AR is striving to protect
America’s remaining natural heritage, undo the damage of the past, and create a healthy
future for America’s rivers and future generations.
f. AmTr is a national, nonprofit, trail organization that serves as a liaison to the Agencies
and plays a leadership role in convening the NTTP, in providing a clearinghouse of
training opportunities and trainers, and in making technical assistance resources available
through the NTTP website. AmTr’s goal is to expand efforts to provide high-quality
training and technical assistance by working with the Federal land management agencies,
the FHWA, States and local communities, nonprofit groups, and other agencies that are
planning, building, and managing trails. AmTr offers a variety of workshops on trail
accessibility and development and hosts the biennial American Trails National
Symposium.
g. AMA is a national, nonprofit membership organization. In partnership with its sister
organization, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), AMA represents the interests
of off-highway motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts. AMA publishes and
distributes information and training materials on a number of motorized recreation topics
to enthusiasts, land managers, and elected officials. AMA also works with other off-
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highway vehicle (OHV) organizations to provide or subsidize training opportunities and
assists land management agencies with volunteer recruitment.
h. APBP is a national and international, nonprofit organization whose members work at all
levels of government and in consulting firms and various organizations on issues
affecting pedestrians and cyclists. APBP offers professional development webinars on
these topics to promote collaborative learning and dialogue benefiting pedestrians and
cyclists. APBP also offers a one-day accessibility course called “Designing Pedestrian
Facilities for Accessibility” and a biennial professional development seminar. APBP
works with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center to provide informational
resources via the web.
i. BCHA is a national, nonprofit organization with offices in 27 States and 13,000 members
in 47 States. BCHA has 176 chapters or affiliates throughout the country. In 2009,
BCHA’s members recorded 345,700 hours of volunteer service valued at over $7.5
million on America’s back country trails. BCHA’s mission is to (1) perpetuate the use
and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness areas; (2) work to
insure that Federal and other public lands remain open to recreational pack stock use; (3)
assist Federal, State, and private agencies in maintenance and management of equestrian
trails; and (4) provide education on and encourage active participation in the use of the
back country by pack stock users and the general public commensurate with America’s
heritage and leave no trace principles.
j. ELCR is a national, nonprofit, educational organization whose mission is to advance the
conservation of land for horse-related activity. ELCR accomplishes its mission through
education of horsemen, trail groups, public land managers, private landowners, and other
recreationists. ELCR’s activities include the development of educational materials and
resources shared through public presentations; publications, articles and guidebooks;
internet-based resources; television and radio interviews; and consulting services. ELCR
strives to encourage sustainable trail construction; develop trail systems on Federal, State,
local, and private lands; address conflicts between equestrian and other uses; develop
partnerships between recreationists and land management agencies; and address liability
issues relating to equestrian use.
k. IMBA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create, enhance, and preserve great
trail experiences for mountain bicyclists worldwide. As part of this work, IMBA devotes
significant resources to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management
of sustainable singletrack trails for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists. IMBA’s goal is
to increase the quality of the trail experience for the user and to minimize negative social
and environmental impacts of trails and their use. IMBA provides thousands of hours per
year of pro bono training to volunteers and land managers in the pursuit of enjoyable,
sustainable, multi-use trails.
l. LNT is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and
active stewardship of the outdoors by all people worldwide. The Center achieves its
mission through education, research, partnerships, and volunteerism. The goal of the
Leave No Trace Program is to help all who spend time outside to learn how to minimize
their impact on the places where they recreate. The Center offers a wide variety of
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educational and training resources for youth and adults, as well as a variety of Leave No
Trace courses that range from one to five days and that are available nationwide.
m. NASTA’s goal is to share ideas and information nationwide to improve America’s trails
and greenways. In coordination with the FHWA, NASTA sponsors an annual conference
that provides training as well as communication and coordination on national trail issues.
At each annual meeting, NASTA provides training on specific trail topics such as
accessibility, natural surface trail design, OHV park planning and management, and
equestrian trail issues. NASTA also promotes regular exchanges of information through
questionnaires and compilation of shared expertise on topics such as State trail
committees, safety, and educational programs.
n. NCA promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation, and
tourism. Based at Indiana University through a cooperative agreement with the NPS,
NCA is a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and
facilities. Through the comprehensive services of research, technical assistance, and
education, NCA focuses on building practitioner competencies in universal design so as
to implement practical accessibility solutions, facilitate inclusion of people with
disabilities, and effect change regarding accessibility in parks, recreation areas, and
communities.
o. NOHVCC is a nonprofit, educational foundation whose purpose is to develop and
provide a wide spectrum of programs, materials, and information to individuals, clubs,
associations, and agencies to promote a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.
p. NRPA is dedicated to advancement of public parks and recreation opportunities. NRPA
provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including programs that allow
recreation professionals to maintain their certification levels. NRPA schools and
conferences bring the park and recreation community together to exchange ideas and
information. NRPA also sponsors the primary national conference for park and
recreation professionals as well as many online courses.
q. PNTS is a federation of 34 nonprofit organizations that work in direct partnership with
Federal and State agencies to help sustain and manage America's National Scenic and
National Historic Trails. PNTS fosters information exchange among the trail
organizations, provides training for volunteers and staff, and advises Federal agency
managers about issues relating to the National Trails System. PNTS publishes a quarterly
news magazine and also sponsors a conference biannually for leaders of the trail
organizations and Federal trail managers, as well as training workshops in the intervening
years.
r. PTBA is North America’s largest private sector group of trail specialists, contractors,
designers, consultants, and trainers. Members work with Federal, State, and local
governments, special districts, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners. PTBA
promotes professional trail contracting and consulting as cost-effective means to design,
build, and maintain sustainable, high-quality trails; helps trailbuilders improve their
skills; and encourages networking in the trail community. PTBA hosts the biennial
Trailbuilders Conference which is devoted to trail design, construction, and maintenance.
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s. RTC is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a nationwide
network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places
for healthier people. RTC’s program staff offers technical assistance nationwide to trail
builders, managers, and advocates, including Federal agency staff. Numerous free
resources are available on RTC’s website, including the Trail-Building Toolbox, Trails
and Greenways Library, TrailBlog, and online fora. Through the Trail Development
Assistance Response Team (TrailDART), RTC provides training and in-depth project
support to the trail community at the local, State, and Federal levels. Trail professionals
and enthusiasts in urban areas are also engaged in a peer-to-peer learning network as part
of RTC’s Urban Pathways Initiative (UPI). Through UPI, RTC provides workshops,
gathers and disseminates best practices, and convenes professionals working on trails in
urban areas.
t. SCA provides diverse high school- and college-age individuals with hands-on
conservation service opportunities nationwide, from urban communities to national parks
and national forests. SCA annually engages over 4,500 members and builds or maintains
more than 3,000 miles of trails. While learning the technical skills of trail building and
rehabilitation, SCA members gain experience and training in leadership, teamwork,
critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration with governmental, for-profit, and
nonprofit entities. SCA is the author of Lightly on the Land, a publication on hiking,
equestrian, and urban trail construction and also sponsors rock workshops.
u. TCN nationally represents and promotes the growth, quality, and sustainability of service
and conservation corps organizations nationwide (Corps), which are an essential part of
the trails community in the United States. Throughout the United States, TCN is
involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of trails, both large and small. It is
TCN’s belief in quality programming that establishes its commitment to the professional
development of Corps members and staff engaged in trail work across America, ensuring
that the Corps produce a quality product.
v. TL! is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote responsible outdoor
recreation, especially motorized recreation, through ethics education and stewardship.
TL!’s educational message, along with its training and stewardship programs, such as
Respected Access is Open Access, are designed to instill responsibility in and promote
good behavior of outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. TL!’s goal is to
balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the need to maintain a
healthy environment.
w. UFWDA is the world’s leading representative of four-wheel drive enthusiasts. UFWDA
programs include four-wheel drive safety and awareness education; user ethics programs,
such as Adopt-A-Road, use of conservation volunteers, and volunteer trail patrol;
assistance with new club formation; seminars to guide four-wheel drive enthusiasts
through complex State and Federal programs affecting trail access; and internet fora
designed to connect members globally.
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D. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL INTERESTS AND BENEFITS
1. The Parties have common interests, including providing and facilitating public access to
Federal, State, and local lands and enhancing opportunities across the United States to
engage in trail-related activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner to promote
healthy lifestyles, outdoor activities, public safety, outdoor education, land stewardship,
appreciation and protection of historic and cultural resources, recreation, and
transportation.
2. It is in the Parties’ interest to maintain good communications and to disseminate
information on the need, availability, and location of trail-related training and activities.
3. The NTTP desires to encourage participation in trail-related training and to provide
assistance to the Agencies in disseminating information on high-quality trail-related
training and activities.
E. THE AGENCIES AGREE TO:
1. Identify a contact for each Agency to serve as a liaison between the NTTP and that
Agency for collection and dissemination of information regarding trail-related training
and activities under that Agency’s jurisdiction. Each Agency liaison will:
a. Work with the NTTP to facilitate appropriate collaborative opportunities,
including trail-related training and activities; educational, research, and volunteer
programs; and workforce development.
b. Collaborate to promote high-quality trail-related training and activities to foster
trails that are managed appropriately within the mandates of the Agencies, while
addressing the public's needs and desires and environmental, economic, and social
considerations.
c. Strive to facilitate understanding and communication among the Parties regarding
trail-related training and activities among the NTTP, the Agencies, State and local
agencies, trails enthusiasts, and the public.
d. Assist in addressing national trail-related issues and facilitate cooperative
relationships between local Agency contacts and the NTTP to resolve issues that
arise regarding trail-related training and activities.
e. Coordinate and disseminate timely and accurate information about trail-related
training and activities nationwide via the Web and other resources and materials.
f. Participate in meetings convened by the NTTP.
2. Encourage local Agency officials and field staff to collaborate with the NTTP in the
development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational activities.
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3. Encourage State and local agency officials and staff to collaborate with the Agencies and
the NTTP in the development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational
activities.
4. Identify unmet training needs and strive to encourage the development of collaborative
opportunities to meet those needs.
5. Furnish the NTTP and State and local agencies with information about trail-related
training needs and opportunities and explore cooperative projects to address those needs.
6. Work with the NTTP to identify other governmental and private cooperators for trail-
related training.
F. THE NTTP AGREES TO:
1. Identify a contact for the NTTP to serve as a liaison between the NTTP and the Agencies
for collection and dissemination of information regarding trail-related training and
activities. The NTTP liaison will:
a. Work with the Agency liaisons to facilitate appropriate collaborative opportunities,
including trail-related training and activities; educational, research, and volunteer
programs; and workforce development.
b. Collaborate to promote high-quality trail-related training and activities to foster trails
that are managed appropriately within the mandates of the Agencies, while addressing
the public's needs and desires and environmental, economic, and social considerations.
c. Strive to facilitate understanding and communication regarding trail-related training
and activities among the NTTP, the Agencies, State and local agencies, trails
enthusiasts, and the public.
d. Assist in addressing national trail-related issues and, in coordination with the Agency
liaisons, facilitate cooperative relationships between the NTTP and local Agency
contacts to resolve issues that arise regarding trail-related training and activities.
e. Coordinate and disseminate timely and accurate information about trail-related
training and activities nationwide via the Web and other resources and materials.
f. Participate in meetings convened by the NTTP.
2. Through the contacts for the entities in the NTTP listed in Appendix A of this MOU and
in coordination with the Agency liaisons, encourage collaboration with local Agency
officials and staff in the development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and
educational activities.
3. Through the contacts for the entities in the NTTP listed in Appendix A of this MOU and
in coordination with the Agency liaisons, encourage collaboration between State and local
agency officials and staff and local Agency officials and staff in the development of
mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational activities.
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4. Make available to the Agencies interpretive and educational materials regarding trails and
trail-related training.
5. Develop and maintain a network for contacting trail enthusiasts who are members of or
otherwise affiliated with the NTTP.
6. Notify trail enthusiasts about trail-related training and activities.
7. Annually notify the Agencies of available technology and technical assistance in
connection with:
a. Managing trails and trail-related training and activities.
b. Developing and enhancing trail-related training.
8. Promote compliance with outdoor ethics (such as Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly!) and
laws, regulations, and Agency policies related to use of Federal, State, local, and private
lands for trail-related activities by transmitting information on these outdoor ethics
programs and legal requirements to trail enthusiasts.
9. Consider the goals and concerns of the Agencies in connection with trail-related training
and activities. Annually develop a list of these goals and concerns with the Agencies.
G. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY THE AGENCIES AND THE NTTP THAT:
1. The Parties will handle their own activities and use their own resources, including the
expenditure of their own funds, in pursuing the objectives of this MOU.
2. In implementing this MOU, each Agency will be operating under its own laws,
regulations, and policies, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
3. Nothing in this MOU authorizes either the Agencies or the NTTP to obligate or transfer
funds. Specific projects or activities that involve the transfer of funds, services, or
property among the Parties require execution of separate agreements and are contingent
upon the availability of appropriated funds. These activities must be independently
authorized by statute. This MOU does not provide that authority. Negotiation, execution,
and administration of these agreements must comply with all applicable law.
4. Nothing in this MOU is intended to alter, limit, or expand the Agencies’ statutory and
regulatory authority.
5. This MOU in no way restricts the Agencies or the NTTP from participating in similar
activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.
6. This MOU does not create any substantive or procedural right that is enforceable at law or
equity against the United States or its officers, agents, or employees.
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7. Nothing in this MOU implies that the Agencies endorse any service or policy of the
NTTP. The NTTP will not take any action or make any statement that implies such an
endorsement.
8. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22 no member of or delegate to Congress may benefit from this MOU
either directly or indirectly.
9. Any information furnished to the Agencies under this MOU is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
10. The NTTP does not constitute a Federal advisory committee and will function consistent
with applicable laws, regulations, and Agency policies.
11. The principal contacts for each Agency (referenced in paragraph E.1) are:
Name: Jamie Schwartz
Title: Partnership Coordinator
Organization: Forest Service
Address: 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 1125
City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20250-1125
Telephone: 202-205-1589
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-205-1145
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Name: Peppino (Pep) Persio
Title: Senior Policy Advisor for Recreation Programs
Organization: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Address: 441 G Street NW, Suite 3F62
City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20314-1000
Telephone: 202-761-0036
Cellular Telephone: 202-469-0220
Facsimile: 202-761-5096
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Name: Robert Perrin
Title: Trails and Travel Management Program Lead
Organization: Bureau of Land Management – Washington Office, WO-250
Address: 20 M St SE, Rm 2134LM
City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20003
Telephone: 202-912-7243
Cellular Telephone: 202-263-9891
Facsimile: 202-912-7362
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Name: Steve Elkinton
Title: Program Lead, National Trails System Program
Organization: National Park Service
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Address: 1201 Eye St. NW
City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20005-5905
Telephone: 202-354-6938
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-371-5179
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Name: Nathan Caldwell
Title: Trails, Byways, Transportation Enhancements, & Alternative Transportation Coordinator
Organization: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Address: 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 634
City/State/Zip Code: Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone: 703-358-2205
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 703-358-2517
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Name: Christopher Douwes
Title: Trails and Enhancements Program Manager
Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE (HEPH-10, E-74-474)
City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20590
Telephone: 202-366-5013
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-366-3409
E-mail Address: [email protected]
12. The liaison for the NTTP (referenced in paragraph F.1) is:
Name: Pam Gluck
Title: Executive Director
Organization: American Trails
Address: 21750 Rolling Hills Drive
City/State/Zip Code: Palo Cedro, CA 96073
Telephone: 530-547-2060
Cellular Telephone: 530-515-0791
Facsimile: 530-547-2035
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americantrails.org
13. Other Federal agencies and private entities may be added to this MOU with the written
concurrence of all the Parties.
14. NON-LIABILITY. The U.S. Forest Service does not assume liability for any third party claims for damages arising out of this instrument.
15. USE OF U.S. FOREST SERVICE INSIGNIA. In order for the Parties to use the U.S. Forest
Service insignia on any published media, such as a Web page, printed publication, or audiovisual
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production, permission must be granted from the U.S. Forest Service’s Office of Communications. A written request must be submitted and approval granted in writing by the
Office of Communications (Washington Office) prior to use of the insignia.
16. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13513,
“Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,” any and all text messaging
by Federal employees is banned: a) while driving a Government owned vehicle (GOV) or driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) while on official Government business; or b) using any
electronic equipment supplied by the Government when driving any vehicle at any time. All
cooperators, their employees, volunteers, and contractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce
policies that ban text messaging when driving company owned, leased or rented vehicles or GOVs when driving while on official Government business or when performing any work for or
on behalf of the Government.
17. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this MOU must be made by mutual
consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly authorized, signatory officials, prior to any changes being performed. Requests for modification
should be made, in writing, at least 30 days prior to implementation of the requested change.
18. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION. The Parties shall immediately inform the U.S. Forest
Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from
entering into covered transactions with the federal government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should the Parties or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or
other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the U.S. Forest
Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary.
19. TERMINATION. Any of the parties, in writing, may terminate this MOU in whole, or in part,
at any time before the date of expiration.
20. This MOU takes effect on the date it is fully executed and will expire five years from its
effective date. This MOU may be extended by the Parties for an additional period of not
more than five years beyond initial expiration. This MOU may be amended upon written
request of any of the Agencies or NTTP and written concurrence of the other. Either the
Agencies or AmTr on behalf of the NTTP may terminate this MOU upon 60 days
written notice.
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By signing below, the Parties certify that the individuals identified in Section G and Appendix A
of this MOU are their respective representatives and are authorized to act in their areas of
responsibility on matters related to this MOU.
___________________________________________ Date: _____
Thomas L. Tidwell, Chief
U. S. Forest Service
___________________________________________ Date: _____
Commander, United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Department of the Army
__________________________________________ Date: _____
Director, Bureau of Land Management
United States Department of the Interior
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Director, National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
__________________________________________ Date: _____
Director, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
United States Department of Transportation
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Wade Blackwood, Executive Director
American Canoe Association
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___________________________________________ Date: ______
Christine Jourdain, Executive Director
American Council of Snowmobile Associations
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Greg Miller, President, American Hiking Society
___________________________________________ Date: ______
James J. Hickey, Jr., President
American Horse Council
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Royce Wood, Government Affairs Manager
American Motorcyclist Association
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Jamie Mierau, Director, American Rivers
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Robert M. Searns, Chair, American Trails
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Kit Keller, Executive Director
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
___________________________________________ Date: ______
Michael McGlenn, Chairman
Back Country Horsemen of America
__________________________________________________ _ Date: ______
Deb Balliet, Chief Executive Officer
Equine Land Conservation Resource
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___________________________________________ Date: ______
Mike Van Abel, Executive Director
International Mountain Bicycling Association
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Dana Watts, Executive Director,
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Stuart H. Macdonald, Chair
National Association of State Trail Administrators
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Dr. Mohammad Torabi, Interim Dean, Indiana
University, School of Health, Physical Education &
Recreation. National Center on Accessibility
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Dr. Bryan McCormick, Chair, Indiana University,
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies
National Center on Accessibility
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Russ Ehnes, Executive Director
National Off-Highway Vehicle
Conservation Council
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Barbara Tulipane, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
National Recreation & Park Association
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Gary Werner, Executive Director
Partnership for the National Trails System
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__________________________________________ Date: ______
Mike Passo, Executive Director
Professional Trailbuilders Association
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Keith Laughlin, President
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Dale Penny, President
Student Conservation Association
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Sally Prouty, President & CEO
The Corps Network
__________________________________________ Date: ______
Lori McCullough, Executive Director
Tread Lightly!
__________________________________________ Date: ______
James J. Mazzola III, President
United Four Wheel Drive Association
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Appendix A
National Contacts for the Entities in the NTTP
Name: Wade Blackwood
Title: Executive Director
Organization: American Canoe Association
Address: 1340 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 210
City/State/Zip Code: Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Telephone: 540-907-4460, ext. 111
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 888-229-3792
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americancanoe.org
Name: Christine Jourdain
Title: Executive Director
Organization: American Council of Snowmobile Associations
Address: 271 Woodland Pass, Suite 216
City/State/Zip Code: East Lansing, MI 48823
Telephone: 517-351-1363
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 517-351-1363
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.snowmobliers.org
Name: David Zayas
Title: Director, Government Relations
Organization: American Hiking Society
Address: 1422 Fenwick Lane
City/State/Zip Code: Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 301-565-6704, ext: 207
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 301-565-6714
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americanhiking.org
Name: Ben Pendergrass
Title: Legislative Director
Organization: American Horse Council
Address: 1616 H Street NW, 7th Floor
City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: 202-296-4031, ext: 207
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-296-1970
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.horsecouncil.org
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Name: Royce Wood
Title: Government Affairs Manager
Organization: American Motorcyclist Association
Address: 13515 Yarmouth Drive
City/State/Zip Code: Pickerington, OH 43147
Telephone: 800-262-5646
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 614-856-1920
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.ama-cycle.org
Name: Jamie Mierau
Title: Director
Organization: American Rivers
Address: 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1400
City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: 202-347-7550
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-347-9240
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americanrivers.org
Name: Pam Gluck
Title: Executive Director
Organization: American Trails
Address: 21750 Rolling Hills Drive
City/State/Zip Code: Palo Cedro, CA 96073
Telephone: 530-547-2060
Cellular Telephone: 530-515-0791
Facsimile: 530-547-2035
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americantrails.org
Name: Kit Keller
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Address: W62 N799 Sheboygan Road
City/State/Zip Code: Cedarburg, WI 53012
Telephone: 262-375-6180
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 866-720-3611
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.apbp.org
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Name: Peg Greiwe
Title: Executive Secretary
Organization: Back Country Horsemen of America
Address: 2713 - 366th Street Court East
City/State/Zip Code: Roy, WA 98580-9346
Telephone: 888-893-5161
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 360-832-2471
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.backcountryhorse.com
Name: Deb Balliet
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Equine Land Conservation Resource
Address: 4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite120
City/State/Zip Code: Lexington, KY 40511
Telephone: 859-455-8383
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 859-455-8381
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.elcr.org
Name: Chris Bernhardt
Title: Director of Consulting Services
Organization: International Mountain Bicycling Association
Address: 207 Canyon, Suite 301
City/State/Zip Code: Boulder, CO 80306
Telephone: 503-913-9623
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 303-545-9026
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.imba.com
Name: Ben Lawhon
Title: Education Director
Organization: Leave No Trace
Address: 1830 17th Street, Suite 100
City/State/Zip Code: Boulder, CO 80302
Telephone: 303- 442-8222, ext 104
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 303-442-8217
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.LNT.org
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Name: Stuart Macdonald
Title: Chair
Organization: National Association of State Trail Administrators
Address: 701 Ivanhoe Street
City/State/Zip Code: Denver, CO 80220
Cellular Telephone: 801-712-3407
Facsimile: 530-547-2035
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.americantrails.org
Name: Sherril York, Ph.D., CAPE
Title: Executive Director
Organization: National Center on Accessibility
Address: Indiana University Research Park, 501 North Morton Street, Suite 109
City/State/Zip Code: Bloomington, IN 47404
Telephone: 812-856-4422
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 812-856-4480
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.ncaonline.org
Name: Karen Umphress
Title: Project Coordinator
Organization: National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
Address: 8051 W. 195th St.
City/State/Zip Code: Jordan, MN 55352
Telephone: 612-965-8619
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile:
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.nohvcc.org
Name: Rich Dolesh
Title: Chief of Public Policy
Organization: National Recreation and Park Association
Address: 22377 Belmont Ridge Road
City/State/Zip Code: Ashburn, VA 20148
Telephone: 703-858-2158
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 703-858-0794
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.nrpa.org
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Name: Gary Werner
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Partnership for the National Trails System
Address: 2302 Lakeland Avenue
City/State/Zip Code: Madison, WI 53704
Telephone: 608-249-7870
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 608-257-3513
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.nationaltrailspartnership.org
Name: Mike Passo
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Professional Trailbuilders Association
Address: 2405 D Street
City/State/Zip Code: Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: 360-734-7270
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile:
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.trailbuilders.org
Name: Kelly Pack
Title: Manager of Trail Development
Organization: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Address: 2121 Ward Court NW, 5th Floor
City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20037
Telephone: 202-974-5148
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-223-9257
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.railstotrails.org
Name: Dale Penny
Title: President
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Address: 689 River Road OR PO Box 550
City/State/Zip Code: Charlestown, NH 3603
Telephone: 603-543-1700
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 603-543-1828
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.thesca.org
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Name: Mary Ellen Ardouny
Title: Director of Government Relations
Organization: The Corps Network
Address: 1100 G Street NW, Suite 1000
City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20005
Telephone: 202-737-6272
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 202-737-6277
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.corpsnetwork.org
Name: Mary Van Buren
Title: Education Manager
Organization: Tread Lightly!
Address: 298 24th Street, Suite 325
City/State/Zip Code: Ogden, UT 84401
Telephone: 801-627-0077, ext. 13
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile: 801-621-8633
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.treadlightly.org
Name: James J. Mazzola III
Title: President
Organization: United Four Wheel Drive Associations
Address: 8390 Cappy Lane
City/State/Zip Code: Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Telephone: 800-448-3932
Cellular Telephone:
Facsimile:
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.ufwda.org