iowa trails summit june 13,2014
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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Midwest Regional Office. Iowa Trails Summit June 13,2014. Who We Are: Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA). Community Assistance Arm of NPS - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Iowa Trails Summit Iowa Trails Summit June 13,2014June 13,2014
National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Department of the InteriorMidwest Regional OfficeMidwest Regional Office
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Who We Are:Who We Are: Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
ProgramProgram(RTCA)(RTCA)
Community Assistance Arm of NPSCommunity Assistance Arm of NPS
Support Community Led Natural Resource Support Community Led Natural Resource Conservation and Outdoor Recreation ProjectsConservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects
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Where we are: Where we are: National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceMidwest RegionMidwest Region
RTCA Office Locations RTCA Office Locations
OmahaOmaha(Midwest Regional Office)(Midwest Regional Office)
Chicago, Il (CCA)Chicago, Il (CCA)
Empire, MI (SLBE)Empire, MI (SLBE)
Milwaukee, WI (AO)Milwaukee, WI (AO)
Peninsula, OH (CUVA)Peninsula, OH (CUVA)
Fayetteville, AKFayetteville, AK
Omaha
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What We Do:What We Do:
Work with Community groups.Work with Community groups. Local and State Governments to…Local and State Governments to…
Conserve rivers, preserve open Conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and space and develop trails and
greenways.greenways.
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What We Do:What We Do: Work to Define Vision and GoalsWork to Define Vision and Goals Provide Meeting FacilitationProvide Meeting Facilitation Provide Concept Planning and DesignProvide Concept Planning and Design Research Funding SourcesResearch Funding Sources Conducting Neighborhood MeetingsConducting Neighborhood Meetings Promote Healthy LivingPromote Healthy Living Promote Alternative TransportationPromote Alternative Transportation Assist with Marketing BrochuresAssist with Marketing Brochures Evaluate Trail NeedsEvaluate Trail Needs Gathering Key StakeholdersGathering Key Stakeholders Help Develop PartnershipsHelp Develop Partnerships
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How to get RTCA AssistanceHow to get RTCA Assistance
2 page online application process due August 1 2 page online application process due August 1 Applications are generally approved in Applications are generally approved in
SeptemberSeptember Applicants are notified around October 1Applicants are notified around October 1stst
Projects begin in OctoberProjects begin in October RTCA fiscal year October 1- September 30RTCA fiscal year October 1- September 30 Potential for Unofficial (Consultation) Project Potential for Unofficial (Consultation) Project
No Financial Assistance availableNo Financial Assistance available
Professional services onlyProfessional services only
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Project SearchProject Search Connecting People to the OutdoorsConnecting People to the Outdoors
Creating outdoor programsCreating outdoor programs Improving outdoor spacesImproving outdoor spaces
Health and Wellness in the OutdoorsHealth and Wellness in the Outdoors Connecting community programs to Natural Connecting community programs to Natural
Resource ActivitiesResource Activities Connecting Urban Youth to the OutdoorsConnecting Urban Youth to the Outdoors
Summer programsSummer programs School programsSchool programs
River ProjectsRiver Projects Establishing a river trailEstablishing a river trail Trail improvementsTrail improvements
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What’s happening What’s happening in in
Western IowaWestern Iowa
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Pottawattamie CountyPottawattamie CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan
2012 2012
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Pottawattamie CountyPottawattamie CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan
2012 2012
Developed Trail CommitteeDeveloped Trail Committee Formed Trails BoardFormed Trails Board Forming a 501c3Forming a 501c3 Raising Funds to Build 27 miles of Paved TrailRaising Funds to Build 27 miles of Paved Trail
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Shelby CountyShelby CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan
2013-14 2013-14
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Mills CountyMills CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan
2013-142013-14
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Cass CountyCass CountyUpdate Trails Plan Update Trails Plan
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Harrison CountyHarrison CountyDeveloping Lewis and Clark Trail Developing Lewis and Clark Trail
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Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyTrail Planning Discussions Trail Planning Discussions
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Wabash TraceWabash TraceConnection to Missouri Connection to Missouri
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Next StepsNext Steps
Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships
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Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships
Pottawattamie County Trails Board Identified Pottawattamie County Trails Board Identified Needs:Needs: Partnership with Surrounding Counties and Partnership with Surrounding Counties and
CommunitiesCommunities Incorporate the Lewis and Clark Trail PlanIncorporate the Lewis and Clark Trail Plan Planning Across County LinesPlanning Across County Lines Regional MarketingRegional Marketing Regional IdentityRegional Identity Connection to the ADTConnection to the ADT Prioritize DevelopmentPrioritize Development
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Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships
Pott. County Trails Board Invites Potential Partners:Pott. County Trails Board Invites Potential Partners: Shelby County Trails Committee Shelby County Trails Committee Mills County Trails Committee Mills County Trails Committee Nishna Valley Trails Committee (Cass Co.)Nishna Valley Trails Committee (Cass Co.) City of Council BluffsCity of Council Bluffs
Growing the Partnership:Growing the Partnership: Gain Mutual AgreementGain Mutual Agreement Develop Consistency Through Signage and MarketingDevelop Consistency Through Signage and Marketing Planning Priority Section Construction Planning Priority Section Construction Share funding for Best ResultsShare funding for Best Results
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What’s next? What’s next? Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here?
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Regional IdentityRegional Identity
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Regional IdentityRegional Identity
Develop Regional Name and LogoDevelop Regional Name and Logo Develop Regional IdentityDevelop Regional Identity
Marketing Marketing BrandingBranding Increase Awareness of TrailsIncrease Awareness of Trails
Develop Regional CommitteeDevelop Regional Committee Trails Coordinator?Trails Coordinator?
Continue Partnership DevelopmentContinue Partnership Development Continue Building TrailsContinue Building Trails
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Regional Significance Regional Significance
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Regional Significance Regional Significance Central Iowa Trails System Central Iowa Trails System American Discovery Trail (ADT) American Discovery Trail (ADT) Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Iowa Great LakesIowa Great LakesLeMars to Sioux CityLeMars to Sioux CityTurkey River Recreation Corridor (TRRC)Turkey River Recreation Corridor (TRRC)
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Thank You!Thank You!
National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Department of the Interior
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Lewis and Clark TrailLewis and Clark Trail
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American Discoveries Trail (ADT)American Discoveries Trail (ADT)
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Marketing ToolsMarketing Tools
Statewide Trail CorridorsStatewide Trail Corridors
Mississippi River TrailIowa Great Lakes
AmericanDiscovery
Trail
Central Iowa Loop
Lewis and Clark Multi-Use Trail