1. Technical assistance - work with you to:  Build & strengthen partnerships  Define goals, strategies, action plans  Engage the community  Identify funding & resources National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance

2. We can help you:  Create & improve parks, trails & greenways  Conserve rivers  Preserve natural & recreational areas  Build capacity of partners to sustain their efforts National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance

3. Bronx River Seneca Falls, Lock CS-2 Troy Collar City “Pre-Ramble” Kingston Rail Trails

4. Groundwork USA - Changing Places and Lives Environmental nonprofit: Focus is local Broad programmatic scope Partner at all levels Non-political facilitator Engage youth Community involvement On-the-ground action

5. Groundwork USA - Measurable Results Informed by best practices Tailored for each unique community Last Green Valley Video Project interviews local fisherman Floating litter trap, Washington, DC Floating urban farm, Yonkers, NY  Restore trashed rivers  Vacant sites into parks, trails & gardens  Farmers’ markets & community gardens

6. Groundwork USA - National with Local Roots www.GroundworkUSA.org

7. Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance  www.nps.gov/rtca  Applications due August 1  More information: Karl Beard: karl_beard@nps.gov ph: 845-229-9115 x2034 Groundwork USA  www.GroundworkUSA.org  New round expected in 2016 Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Getting our help