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Donor Feature: Robert J. Weggel
By Robert (Bob) J. Weggel “Good trails are good,” shares American Hiking Society volunteer and supporter, Robert (Bob) Weggel. “Thank you, AHS, for the opportunity to help to create and…
Read MoreSupport the Recreational Trails Program!
Right now Congress is debating what to prioritize in the future of our nation’s infrastructure. Trails are a critical component of infrastructure and the Recreational Trails Program needs your support to call on Congress to provide adequate funding to ensure trails are built and maintained for all to enjoy!
Read MoreSupport Klobuchar/Risch Amendment 2616 to Increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Letter to support a vote on and passage of Klobuchar-Risch Amendment 2616 to H.R. 3684, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, to increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) by the same percentage increase that Transportation Alternatives (TA) will receive in the legislation.
Read MoreLetter of Support for the Recreational Trails Program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
Letter to support an amendment to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework to increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding following the release of any update fuel study on user generated taxes from recreational trail users.
Read MoreComments to USDA Identifying Barriers in Programs and Services; Advancing Racial Justice and Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 44 million strong hiking community submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on how the USDA, including Forest Service, can advance racial justice and equity for underserved communities as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read MoreAHS Letter of Support for Transit to Trails, Outdoors for All, and Recreational Trails Program in INVEST Act
AHS Letter of Support for amendments to INVEST In America Act (Transportation Reauthorization) to include Transit to Trails, and Outdoors for All. AHS also supports the reauthorization of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) included in the bill.
Read MoreDonor Feature: Walt and Jane Daniels
A Match Made in Heaven: Walt and Jane Daniels In 1968 when Jane took a job as reference librarian at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, little did she realize…
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