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Maine Trails Advisory Committee
What is the Maine Trails 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | 2019 | Equestrian Trails | TBD |
| Gary Marquis | 2019 | At Large - Aroostook County | Caribou Parks & Recreation Department |
| Vacant | 2019 | Outdoor Recreation | TBD |
| Bill Williams | 2019 | Non Govt Org Trails | Small Woodlot Owners Association |
| Chris Riley | 2020 | Mountain Bike Trails | New England Mountain Bike Association |
| Edward Coleman | 2020 | ATV Trails | ATV Maine |
| Nancy Grant | 2020 | Paved Bicycling Trails | Bicycle Coalition of Maine |
| Norman Poirier | 2020 | Municipal Trails | Maine Recreation & Parks Association |
| Holly Sheehan | 2020 | Back Country Trails | Maine Appalachian Trail Club |
| Bob Meyers | 2018 | Snowmobile Trails | Maine Snowmobile Association |
| Jedediah Talbot | 2018 | Water Trails | Northern Forest Canoe Trail |
| Tamara Whitmore | 2018 | Environmental Education | Maine Environmental Education Association |
| Tracy Willette, Chair | 2018 | At Large - Central ME | Bangor Parks & Recreation Department |
| Charlie Woodworth | 2018 | Nordic Ski Trails | TBD |
Public Meetings
| Date and Time | Headline | Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2018 2:00 PM | Maine Trail Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes | DEP Response Training Room, Augusta, ME | Minutes (PDF 325KB) |
| April 18, 2018 2:00 PM | Maine Trail Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda | DEP Response Training Room, Augusta, ME | Agenda (PDF 307KB) |
| November 15, 2017 9:00 AM | Maine Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes | Bolton Hill Conference Room | Minutes (PDF 313KB) |
| November 15, 2017 9:00 AM | MTAC Grant Review and Award Meeting | Bolton Hill Conference Room, Augusta, ME | Agenda (PDF 307KB) |
| May 17, 2017 9:00 AM | Maine Trails Advisory Committee May Meeting | Harlow Building, Augusta, ME | Agenda (PDF 305KB) |
For more information contact:
Doug Beck
Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
54 Independence Drive
Augusta, Maine 04333
(207) 624-6090
