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Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. April 2013. BCNRT Roots. 1969: Designated as the Black Canyon Trails Area for recreational use 1987: The trail corridor was formally dedicated as the Black Canyon Trail, a non-motorized trail. How Did Change Start?. The public wanted trails - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
April 2013
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BCNRT Roots• 1969: Designated as the Black Canyon
Trails Area for recreational use• 1987: The trail corridor was formally
dedicated as the Black Canyon Trail, a non-motorized trail
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How Did Change Start?
• The public wanted trails– They were already using existing
roads and pathways for recreation• Potentially dangerous conditions
– Trail user conflicts were increasing as trail use increased
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Challenges
• Who to talk to• Meaningful communication• Obtaining agreement and commitment • Follow-up action• Patience
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Who Was Involved?
• From the public– Equestrians
• From the agency– Recreation planners– Supporting staff
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Results of Collaboration
• The agency (BLM) agreed change was needed and took action
• The equestrian group worked with the BLM to build single track
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Other Federal Agencies
• Organizational structure is similar– U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service
have recreation planners, District Rangers and managers
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States, Counties and Cities
• These have parks and recreation departments• Meet with county Supervisors and the city
council
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What About Private Property?
• You must deal with property owner• Considerations:
–Easement–Liability
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Solicit Support
• Chambers of Commerce• Trail related businesses• Civic organizations• Trail user groups
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Use, Respect and Enjoy
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Trailwww.Bctaz.org