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Black Canyon National Recreation Trail April 2013
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BCNRT Roots 1969: Designated as the Black Canyon Trails Area for recreational use 1987: The trail corridor was formally dedicated as the Black Canyon Trail, a non-motorized trail
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How Did Change Start? The public wanted trails –They were already using existing roads and pathways for recreation Potentially dangerous conditions –Trail user conflicts were increasing as trail use increased
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Challenges Who to talk to Meaningful communication Obtaining agreement and commitment Follow-up action Patience
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Who Was Involved? From the public –Equestrians From the agency –Recreation planners –Supporting staff
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Results of Collaboration The agency (BLM) agreed change was needed and took action The equestrian group worked with the BLM to build single track
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Other Federal Agencies Organizational structure is similar –U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service have recreation planners, District Rangers and managers
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States, Counties and Cities These have parks and recreation departments Meet with county Supervisors and the city council
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What About Private Property? You must deal with property owner Considerations: –Easement –Liability
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Solicit Support Chambers of Commerce Trail related businesses Civic organizations Trail user groups
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Use, Respect and Enjoy The Black Canyon National Recreation Trail www.Bctaz.org
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