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Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee
What is the Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee?
- Established in 1993 by the then Maine Department of Conservation.
- To assist in the coordination of federal/state trails planning with other statewide, regional and local planning efforts.
- Establish funding priorities for Recreational Trail Program grants.
- Assist planning trail corridors.
- Provide representation of trail user groups in state trail programs.
- Assist in the implementation of applicable goals and strategies from the Maine Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Plan (SCORP).
Committee Members
| Member | Term Ends Last Day of | Trail Interest Representation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Small | 2022 | Equestrian Trails | Maine Trail Riders Association |
| Dick Howlett | 2022 | At Large - Aroostook County Trails | Star City ATV Club |
| Jane Arbuckle | 2022 | Non Govt Org Trails | Maine Coast Heritage Trust - MLTN |
| Jedediah Talbot | 2022 | Professional Trail Builders | Off the Beaten Path LLC |
| Gabe Perkins | 2022 | Interurban Multi-Use Trails | Maine Trail Coalition |
| Deborah Bowker | 2023 | Mountain Bike Trails | Carrabasset Valley Recreation Dept |
| John Raymond | 2023 | ATV Trails | ATV Maine |
| Jean Sideris | 2023 | Paved Bicycling Trails | Bicycle Coalition of Maine |
| Robin Kerr | 2023 | Municipal Trails | Maine Recreation and Park Association |
| Carey Kish | 2023 | Back Country Trails | Freelance Backcountry Trail Enthusiast |
| Mike Glass Jr. | 2024 | Snowmobile Trails | Maine Snowmobile Association |
| Noah Pollack | 2024 | Water Trails | Northern Forest Canoe Trail |
| Matt Polstein | 2024 | At-Large Central Maine | New England Outdoor Center |
| Dan Baumert | 2024 | Nordic Ski Trails | Maine Nordic Interests |
Public Meetings
Past Public Meetings
| Date and Time | Headline | Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting | MS Teams |
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| January 20, 2022 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting | MS Teams |
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| December 10, 2021 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting | MS Teams |
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| March 31, 2021 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting | Zoom |
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For more information contact:
Doug Beck
Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
54 Independence Drive
Augusta, Maine 04333
(207) 624-6090