Posts by Tyler Ray
A Hikers Guide to the Government Shutdown (Updated 9/30/23)
Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, and you are about to set off on a nice outdoor getaway to enjoy some hiking and fresh air when you hear then news that the government has shut down and you may not be able to access your favorite trail. Don’t fear, you can likely still go out and enjoy your hike, but you will be more limited in where you can go, what resources will be available, and who will be there to assist you.
Read MoreLetter from 207 Organizations in Support of FY 24 Trail Funding (Interior)-Sept 2023
As Congress works together on a final bill, we ask you to adopt the following trail specific funding levels and report language that are included in the respective House and Senate versions of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills, so the federal government can continue to leverage private contributions and benefit from volunteer labor as well as provide inexpensive, healthy outdoor recreation options for your constituents and all Americans.
Read MoreProtected: Stewardship and Representation Grant
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Read MoreBLM Public Lands Rule Comments
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 59.6 million strong hiking community we write in support of the proposed Public Lands Rule and thank the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the opportunity to submit comments.
Read More200 Trail Organizations and Partners Voice Support for Federal Trail Funding (Senate)
Our 200 collective organizations represent those who spend their time, money and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer. We ask the Committee to adopt the following funding requests so the federal government can continue to leverage private contributions and benefit from volunteer labor as well as provide inexpensive, healthy outdoor recreation options for your constituents and all Americans.
Read MoreNational Forest System Trail Stewardship Grants Awarded for 2023
$262,000 in funding awarded to 17 trail projects in US Forest Service regions across the nation Silver Spring, MD. – The National Forest System Trail Stewardship (NFSTS) Funding Program awarded…
Read MoreLetter for the Record: House Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Growing National Park Service Deferred Maintenance Backlog
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we write in support of the impact that the Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has had in improving outdoor recreation and public lands access for hikers across the country.
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