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Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee
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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
Regular Members
| Name | Term Ends 12/31 of | Trail Interest Representation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cathy Small | 2025 | Equestrian Trails | Maine Trail Riders Association |
| Richard (Dick) Howlett | 2025 | At Large - Aroostook County | Star City ATV club |
| Liz Thibault | 2025 | Non Govt Org Trails | Maine Audubon |
| Jedediah Talbot | 2025 | Professional Trail Builders | Off the Beaten Path LLC |
| Gabe Perkins | 2025 | Interurban Multi-Use Trails | Maine Trail Coalition |
| Deborah Bowker | 2026 | Mountain Bike Trails | Carrabasset Valley Recreation Department |
| John Raymond | 2026 | ATV trails | ATV Maine |
| Jean Sideris | 2026 | Paved Bicycling Trails | Bicycle Coalition of Maine |
| Robin Kerr | 2026 | Municipal Trails | Maine Recreation and Parks Association |
| Tom Gorrill | 2026 | Back country trails | Maine Appalachian Trail Club |
Ex-Officio Members
| Name | Trail Interest Representation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Deely | Maine Conservation Corps | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Candace Pinkham | Off Road Vehicle | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Niki Lazure | Outdoor Recreation Specialist | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Julie Isbill | NPS Rivers & Trails | National Parks Service |
| Enock Glidden | Accessibility | Community Geographics / Maine Trailfinder |
| Jeff McCabe | Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation | Department of Economic & Community Development |
| Dakota Hewlett | Bike/Ped Program Manager | Department of Transportation: Multi Modal Planning |
| Emily Brown | RTP Specialist | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Doug Beck | State Trail Administrator | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
Public Meetings
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